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This week many students across
campus are heading home for the holiday break, and the holiday season
itself has really made me think about everything that I am grateful
for. My college experience is definitely such a blessing- and what
has made it so special- in particular, is my time in the College of
Agriculture at the University of Kentucky. Agriculture has always
been a passion of mine, and for every question and passion that I
have had related to agriculture, I have found a class or an
organization that helps me further explore my interests in
agriculture. So during this time of thanksgiving, I’d like to go
through a few of the reasons why I chose the College of Ag at UK, and
the many things that I am grateful for within UK Ag.
When I began applying to colleges I
had a rather large list of things I wanted to have- a great academic
program, opportunities for jobs, the opportunity to meet new people
in social outlets, hands-on-experience within my program, and a great
campus. After visiting UK’s College of Agriculture, and attending
the college for about two years now, I realize that everything I
could have wanted in a college is right here. I am thankful for
small class sizes where the professor knows my name and I know I can
talk to them any time. I am thankful for a hands-on program with a
fantastic farm that I can access for labs and to further extend my
knowledge of agriculture. I am thankful for the numerous clubs and
activities within the College of Agriculture that allow for me to
meet other people within the college of agriculture, and enjoy my
time in college. I am grateful for the professors who teach the
classes within the college of agriculture; who are knowledgeable
about the subjects they teach and want to help students succeed. I
am thankful for the jobs and internships that the College of
Agriculture attracts everyday that will help me secure a job after I
graduate and prepare for my future endeavors. I am thankful for my
advisor, who meets with me every semester to make sure I am on track
with my classes and offers helpful suggestions to continue to support
me in my journey through college.
Overall, there’s a lot to be
thankful for in life- family, friends, and for me, my education at
the University Of Kentucky College Of Agriculture. I hope during
this holiday season that you will enjoy being around family and
friends, and take time to think about what you are thankful for. If
you are preparing for college, it may also be a time to really
consider what you are looking for in your college experience, and
what you want to one day be thankful for. I wish you and your family
a wonderful Thanksgiving and we hope to see you soon here at UK!
Veronica is a junior majoring in Equine Science & Management. She is from Annapolis, Maryland. She is a Resident Advisor with UK Housing and an Ag Ambassador.
It is so easy to get caught up in how busy we are and lose track of what we are thankful for the most. The College of Agriculture has not only helped me build my academic background, but I have also been able to help grow as a person. Thank you to all the faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture.
ReplyDeleteI was reminded again just a few days ago of just how great the faculty and staff is at the College of Agriculture when a professor sent me an email over the weekend to clarify an assignment she was grading. She took the time to email me personally and clarify to make sure I had the assignment perfect- and did this on the weekend no less. It just showed me again, how much the professor really care about your success as a student, which is something that I am so grateful for.
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