2 min

Why work at camp war eagle?

Camp War Eagle is a Christian camp located off of Beaver Lake in Rogers, Arkansas. The camp is spread out over 600 acres of beautiful forest land and rolling hills with 100 different classes and activities offered to the underserved and underprivileged youth of Northwest Arkansas. During this last summer, I devoted six weeks to taking part in impacting children ranging in ages between seven and seventeen. During my employment, I was positively affected from my experience. Bel

Alyssa Strong

3 min

Things I miss from home

Another fall semester is starting to wind down, and the colors of fall are setting in everywhere. While I truly love fall and the beauty it brings to our campus here at Kansas State University, it makes me miss home. Back home in the good life of Nebraska, there are a few things I terribly miss while I’m down in Kansas. For starters, the pumpkin patch. Britt’s patch on the outside of Manhattan is so cute, now just imagine it 20 times larger and that’s what Vala’s is like. Sec

Tarra Rotstein

2 min

Organization is key

If you’re not organized yet for the semester it is NOT too late. Being organized looks different for everyone but these steps five steps can you get back on track to having a great semester. Step 1: First thing is first you will need a planner. I personally have a Passion planner, which I love, others love a virtual type of planner like Google calendar. Whichever option you choose, pick something that will work for you, if you’re not sure, do both and see which works better f

Kirsty Gordon

2 min

10 Best Things About Being Home for Winter Break

1. Home Cooked Meals BEST. THING. EVER. Don’t get me wrong, I love my on the go macaroni and cheese, but homemade mashed potatoes never fail. 2. Hallmark Movies I personally LOVE wrapping up in a blanket with a warm mug of hot cocoa, watching Hallmark movies all afternoon…So what if you can guess the ending within the first five minutes?! 3. Cuddles with your Pets School seems much harder without from best pal of a pup by my side, so many puppy cuddles are needed throughout b

Why taking a foreign language in college is the best…and sometimes worst thing to do in college

Olivia Harrison

3 min

Why taking a foreign language in college is the best…and sometimes worst thing to do in college

Hello all! If you don’t already know, I am a Spanish minor here at K-State and I am about to complete my third semester of classes in Spanish. I took four years of Spanish in high school, and I was fortunate enough to test Spanish 4 here. After Spanish 4, I took a composition and grammar class and I am currently taking a class in conversation. Learning a foreign language can be more than just a resume builder, especially for those that have dedicated at least 18 credit hours

Emma Claybrooke

2 min

4 Pieces of Advice From my Freshman Year

1. Find your people Going through anything alone sucks. When I first started at K-State, I knew about three people total. I thought that I would never make it through the next four year relying on these three people. Then I joined Sigma Alpha. I found my people, the ones that would encourage and support me when I needed it, and most importantly, when I resisted it. 2. Don’t be too proud If you need help, ask for it! Don’t let your pride get in the way of your education. I lea

Karin O'Leary

1 min

Job Applications

As senior year rolls around many students began to face the dreaded job application process. For many it is a time of much stress because many people are applying for the same positions as others and just want the best salary for themselves. The first step when it comes to applying for jobs is to make sure that your resume or cover letter has something that stands out from others. Secondly you want to apply to as many jobs as possible so you have more options to choose from a

Ashlea Baalmann

2 min

What every college student doesn’t want to get asked at thanksgiving

1. How is school going/ what is your major again? Then they proceed to ask what kind of classes you take under that major and what kind of job you can have with that major. For me I am Animal Science: business option. 2. Do you have a boyfriend? Did you see me bring a guy home….no, so then there is your answer. 3. How are your roommates? They are great! I barely see them because I am so busy with clubs and organizations on campus but other than that I don’t have any complaint

What my Internship at a Non-Profit Taught Me

Natalie Timmons

5 min

What my Internship at a Non-Profit Taught Me

About a year ago I started looking for internships for the summer of 2017. Because I am a student in Animal Sciences and Industry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine at K-State I really wanted to find an internship where I could work with animals. I had worked with companion animals before and though I am appreciative and understanding of the work of the production agriculture industry, I don’t have a great interest in working with livestock in my future. This being said, I have always

Taylor Gourley

2 min

A Letter to My Most Difficult Professor

Dear Professor, I sit in the middle of the classroom, not too far in the front or back. I don’t have the highest grade, but I am far from the lowest. I ask questions, but I rarely participate in discussion. I am the middle. I don’t want to like you, but I suppose I do. Your tests are hard; your quizzes are harder. Assignments fall somewhere in between. I can’t remember the last time I had to be perfect at spelling difficult scientific words. But that doesn’t stop me from lear

Claire Zahm

3 min

Three more days.

Three more days, until I will be loading up the car and along with another one of my Sigma Alpha sister we will conquer the 12 hour drive back to Coopersville, Michigan. When I first decided to go to school out of state and 600+ miles away from home, I knew what I was in for. However, when the breaks get close and I begin to grow anxious to be back home, I am reminded of the things that I left back home in order to have this opportunity to go to school away from the place I c

Study Abroad: Professional Development, Global Networking and so much more!

Natalie Dick

2 min

Study Abroad: Professional Development, Global Networking and so much more!

Around this time last year, I have just finished my first month in my study abroad program in the Czech Republic. I had spent four months studying agriculture in Prague and traveling around Central Europe. Although I learned much about European agriculture methods and regulations, that was not what I took away from my time across the sea. Here are my big lessons from Prague and Central Europe and how it help me in my career: 1. How to communicate with a barrier language As mu

Caity Thompson

2 min

Oh, the Places You'll Go

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose"- Dr. Seuss I'm sure you've all heard of the book "Oh the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss. I've read this book about 100 times not ever thinking of it as anything more than just a book. This past summer I had to decide what I was going to do with my education. I had to decide if I was just going to throw in the towel and just give up or come back in the fall and take a v

Bryn Swearingen

3 min

The Life of a Wal-Mart Associate

This past summer, I worked at the local Wal-Mart in my hometown. It was an opportunity to get to do something I love, while being close to my family. My hours worked also went towards my Supervised Agriculture Experience, or SAE. My experience was Diversified Horticulture. My FFA advisor thought that horticulture would be a good fit for me due to my love for plants and understanding how they grow. I was a lawn and garden associate, which means I oversaw all the plants, soil,

Mardi Traskowsky

2 min

Mental Health Day

For those who missed it, last Tuesday was World Mental Health Day. The hashtag #WorldMentalHealthDay took over twitter, and support was shown all over Facebook and various other platforms. Mental health isn’t always talked about openly, even though almost all Americans will deal with some form of mental health problem or disorder in their lifetimes. While mental health issues can affect anyone at any time, a group that is at risk is college and university students. Here are j

Marissa Dickson

2 min

Dear Mom,

It is impossible to put into words everything I appreciate about you. From who you are as a person, to the person you raised me to be, everything about you is amazing. First of all, thank you for never giving up on me. From day one you have been my support system and my greatest fan. Thank you for sitting in the barn for countless hours help me with my animals that I love. Thank you for traveling across the states to take me to stock shows and cheer me on. Thank you for the t

5 Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of an Advising Session

Chloe Shearon

2 min

5 Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of an Advising Session

1. Email your advisor in advance. While your advisor may set up an appointment for you during freshman year, he/she probably won’t continue to create advising appointments for you in the future. Be prepared - check on KSIS to find out when your enrollment date is, and email your advisor or stop by their office in advance to set up an appointment. 2. Check your KSIS account for holds. It’s a given that you’ll have at least one hold until you meet with an advisor and the enroll

Darby Patterson

3 min

My 4-H Story

4-H is an organization that played a large role in my life. I was an active 4-H member from the time I was nine until I turned 21 and aged out in 2016. When I first joined 4-H I was a very shy and awkward nine-year-old that would rather be playing with her pony in the back yard than socializing. I remember being absolutely terrified to speak in front of a room of fellow 4-Hers. It took me at least a year before I no longer turned the color of a cherry when someone looked at o

Megan Owens

2 min

My Advice: Get Involved!

I would highly recommend to all college students, especially freshmen, that you become involved with a club or a team during college. I just had the opportunity to travel to South Dakota to compete in the Region 5 Soil Judging Contest. The soil judging team isn’t just a team: we are a family. We are all the same major of agronomy, but we all have different personalities and perspectives that we bring to the team. Not one of us is the same as the other. When we group judge tho

Lindsey Leiser

2 min

How Raising Livestock Impacts the Soul

Compassionate, faithful, and pure souls can be developed by raising an animal from birth to the end of its life. One may ask, "how can livestock impact a person so heavily?" Well let me explain. Compassion is described as the concern for the suffering or misfortunes of others. As owners of livestock one has full responsibility of the well-being of that animal. This leads to a close relationship with your animal, no matter what the species. With that being said, compassion is

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