Wow, what an awesome start to the semester! The past three weeks have been amazing, even if they have been hectic with the start of classes, catching up with friends I haven't seen all summer, UK Ag Roundup events, UK Preview Nights, and so much more.
You might be wondering just what Roundup is. UK Ag Roundup could be compared to a homecoming for the College of Agriculture. Throughout the week, there are events for prospective, current, and former students, faculty and staff, and other groups such as Kentucky legislators, and the Lexington Rotary Club. Without doubt, food, fun, and prizes are always in abundance. During Roundup, I had the opportunity to meet UK President Capilouto. I also met one of the candidates for Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture, Kentucky legislators, current UK students, UK alumni, and former Ag Ambassadors. I was so excited at Roundup on Saturday because I finally got to meet a really sweet lady from my hometown that my family had told me so much about!
I am awestruck by the number of contacts I have made during my time as a UK student. In addition to the phenomenal people named above, I have been able to make many professional contacts. Another great aspect of being a student at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture is that students are encouraged to participate in internships. As part of my internship this past summer, I studied how biotechnological traits incorporated into corn performed under field conditions, used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze research data, presented these findings at a conference at the end of my internship, and was involved in other aspects of corn field research. The experience I had was excellent and has further prompted me to study plant breeding and genetics in graduate school.
Plus, there are so many exciting and diverse opportunities waiting for graduates in this field. Plant and soil scientists have the task of creating and using the latest technology to satisfy the world's food, fiber, and fuel needs. All the while, the earth's population is quickly growing and we must be able to produce these products in a way that is sustainable. It's great knowing that the research you are working on is going to help other people.
To say the very least, I am excited for my senior year at UK. I have met many wonderful people already, my classes are fantastic, and I am preparing for what is sure to be a great adventure in grad school. Of course, I am going to enjoy the adventure of senior year first!
Carrie B.,
Horticulture, Plant & Soil Science Senior
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