During their last few weeks as undergraduates, the new alumni of our department were asked to share their experiences via a survey and meeting with Allen Featherstone, department head. The following is a snapshot of their future plans and advice for future and current students.
Post-Graduation Plans:
- “M.S. agricultural economics program at K-State”- Logan Britton
- “Family Farm”- Jackie Neville
- “Law school at Georgetown in Washington, D.C.”- Reagan Kays
- “Crop Consultant for Crop Quest”- Craig Busse
Advice for Students:
- “Don’t be intimidated by the curriculum and challenge yourself and not take the easy route—you’re here to grow and learn!”- Logan Britton
- “Participate in class, sometimes you can get your professor talking and the “good” stories come out. Plus you learn more if you ask the question.”- Alex B. Rezac
- “To get as involved in the department as possible. I wish I would have spent more time in the department than the university just because in the last year I have made some great friends that were right in my major.”- Ben Brown
- “Take in all the info and help that the department, advisors, and professor can offer you.”- Mackenzie Mortimer
- “Make connections with the faculty and other students for these can be beneficial for the rest of your career.”- Blake Bergkamp
- “Go to class, pay attention, work hard, and get involved.”- Hayes Kelman
- “Go to all career fairs and do as many interviews as you can.”- Kooper O’Brien
- “Be more involved! Do stuff abroad! Don’t overstress on things that don’t matter”- Craig Busse
