CALS Ambassadors

I picked U of I CALS because it came highly recommended from everyone I spoke to. The experiences, classes, faculty, students and the entire atmosphere of the college were described as the best in Idaho, if not the country. Coming here and joining this community, I found it to be true. I am a proud Vandal and am especially proud of our wonderful college! It has lived up to their words and so much more.

I chose U of I CALS because the faculty in the college is so eager to help you succeed. I feel confident in my relationships with professors. I know that I will graduate with a network of connections that will guide me to the right career path for me.

I really enjoy being a part of the Student Idaho Cattle Association Club. Last year the club worked really hard to make trips and events still possible for students. We traveled to Montana and down to Salmon, Idaho where we got the opportunity to see many different types of cattle operations and our very own Nancy M. Cummings center. It was great to get to take a trip and make connections.

I love to spend time on the university farms gaining hands-on, fun animal experience.

Becoming involved in the Ag Commodity Risk Management Program and taking Dr. Ruhoff’s Commodity Merchandising course has been one of my favorite class experiences so far. I’ve been able to prepare for my future career by learning about current commodity markets while getting hands on training in the Barker Trading Room on how to use futures and options to help farmers and ranchers with cost and risk mitigation.

My favorite club experience was starting up the MANRRS chapter here at U of I and serving as the president.

I picked U of I CALS because I grew up with a passion for agriculture and when I visited campus, I felt that this college was a great place to expand that passion. The faculty and staff are so welcoming and personable, and the student experience opportunities are endless!

I chose U of I CALS because of the personal connections I was able to make with the faculty and staff. FCS in specific was so welcoming when I was an incoming freshman. The college truly makes sure that every student feels like they belong!

I picked U of I CALS because of the small school environment with all amenities of a big school, as well as great faculty and staff!

My time at the U of I has been amazing. I have had many opportunities to be part of great organizations here on campus with my favorite being the Student Idaho Cattle Association (SICA). Through SICA, I have had the opportunity to meet many great people and work with some amazing organizations within the cattle industry. It’s also a great opportunity to travel the Pacific Northwest to see different operations and attend beef cattle conventions.

My favorite club experience from CALS is traveling to Tillamook, Oregon with the Dairy Club! It was a great trip to learn about the multitude of opportunities available in the dairy industry and create stronger friendships between the members of the club.

I love Serpentine, the bonfire and the football game during Homecoming! Some of my favorite memories from the U of I are from those events every year. All my friends are always there, and everybody has so much fun!

I picked U of I CALS because of the overwhelming amount of support I received from the faculty, staff and students in CALS. Being a student in family and consumer sciences I have made so many meaningful relationships with my peers, professors and admissions team throughout the school. U of I CALS have pushed me to become a better student, leader and person all around. I am so thankful I made the decisions to go CALS and have never looked back. The amount of opportunities I have been given to prepare for my career attests to the dedication CALS offers to all of their students.

I chose to come to the University of Idaho because of its location, opportunities and size. The students and faculty are all welcoming and gave me a home away from home!

I chose U of I CALS because it checked all the boxes for me. I wanted to stay in state and have a school with an agriculture program. I loved how beautiful the campus was and the strong community feel; I felt very at home here. As my time has gone on here, I have found that CALS offers great learning opportunities, has dedicated faculty and students that truly care about each other and their education.

I chose UI CALS because of the people. When I came and toured my junior year, the college made sure to go out of their way to give me a personalized tour of the farms and my department. I was also able to meet with some of the professors I have now. Everyone was very welcoming and answered all the questions I didn't know I had. In addition to the beautiful campus and a great animal science program, all the people I met made it an obvious choice to join CALS.

I picked U of I CALS because of the welcoming environment from both the faculty, staff and student ambassadors at the time. This is also why I continue to love to be a U of I CALS student is because of the great amount of support for us students looking to reach our goals.

I picked CALS because of the welcoming environment from both the faculty, staff and student ambassadors at the time. This is also why I continue to love to be a U of I CALS student is because of the great amount of support for us students looking to reach our goals.

I chose the U of I CALS because the students and staff are like a second family. I was taken in without question and had plenty of help whenever I asked. The CALS department is looking forward to seeing you in Moscow soon and Go Vandals!

I picked U of I CALS because of the invaluable hands-on experiences available to students in animal science. Not only have I been able to work on the dairy, but I have been able to engage in undergraduate research, be a part of Dairy Club and have fun in the process!

My favorite class has been my AVS 110 lab, I loved how hands-on it was and how many new things I got to try every single week!

My favorite class at U of I has been AVS 172 (Principles and Practices of Dairy Science). I came into this class with quite a bit of dairy experience and expected the class to be fairly easy and straight forward, but I was completely wrong. Dr. Amin structured his class to present a challenge to every student in a fun and interactive way. The class consisted of a lecture followed by a lab at the local Dairy Unit which would reinforce what we covered in class. This set up allowed me to really see the relationship between lectures and industry practices.

I picked the University of Idaho, and more specifically CALS because I knew I wanted to pursue a college that has strong programs for its students to participate in. U of I and CALS both have strong stances in research and development. I also really liked that U of I CALS felt like a home away from home.

I picked U of I CALS because of our tight knit community who are welcoming and are always there for one another.