EMILY EVANS | Horticulture '25
What do you enjoy most about the Horticulture program?
What I love most is the sense of community. Because the program is on the smaller side, you get to form really cool relationships with your peers and professors. This kind of environment and culture allows us to come together and "root" for one another but also allows us to grow exponentially as individual students. Whether you need a job reference, help on an assignment, or to get in touch with an industry professional, this department really has student's backs.
What are your career ambitions?
I intend to pursue a master's degree in soil science post-baccalaureate, which I would love to then get into soil conservation and remediation. I have also always had a love for education, so I could very well see myself in academia in some respect, whether that looks like being a college professor, or a conservation educator.
What advice would you give prospective students?
If you value hands-on, applicable skills in addition to your degree, this is the program for you. From hands-on coursework to field trips, networking, garden tours, getting your hands dirty, and everything in between. This program does such a wonderful job at connecting students with real-world horticultural professionals, as well as allowing students to see what this industry is like-first hand-, giving all students both tools and professional relationships that will be invaluable post-graduation.