Rossville Roots, Ross-Ade Dreams
Name: Olivia Lawrence
Hometown: Rossville, IN
Major & concentration: Ag Sales and Marketing
Why did you come to Purdue: I always wanted to come to Purdue. My whole family went to Purdue, so I wanted to get the same experience they always praised so highly!
Favorite Purdue tradition: My favorite Purdue tradition is going to Discount Den to get free Den Pops on Fridays.
Top three influences at Purdue:
- God – couldn’t have done it without him
- Friends – helped me through the highs and lows of college life
- Mentors – aided me in my career growth throughout my time at Purdue
Top three memories of your time at Purdue:
- Internship – the professional and personal growth that I’ve gotten from this experience has been unmatched
- Maymester – getting the opportunity to travel abroad to Greece and learn about the Greek educational systems, culture and traditions
- Cooperative house – getting the opportunity to live with 35 amazing women and learn more about them and myself in the process
Places you have been as a Purdue student:
- Greece for my Maymester
- Nashville for a Recruiting Symposium
- Louisville for my cooperative house’s formal
- Bahamas for Spring Break
- Indy for the BIG 10 championship in my sophomore year
Favorite club/organization: Internship – Purdue Football Recruitment Operations Intern
Favorite student-led event/initiative: Glenwood Cooperative
Favorite Purdue event: Football games!
Favorite place to study: 3rd Floor, Stewart Library
Favorite place on campus: Ross-Ade Stadium
Favorite thing about CoA: The professors are very intentional with their time and efforts to help you grow and learn in their classes
Favorite class: HK 427 – Sports Marketing
Favorite professor: Dr. Scott Downey
Class you are excited to take your senior year: Bible as Literature
Future plans: Work in collegiate football recruitment for a BIG 10 team
Advice for underclassmen: GET INVOLVED! My favorite memories from Purdue have been through the internships and organizations I have been involved with.
Biggest takeaway from Purdue: Make the most of your time at Purdue, it flies by quickly!