Narrator's Journey in Agriculture

The speaker shares their journey from growing up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with limited exposure to agriculture, to discovering a passion for the field through a high school science research course. They chose to attend the University of Florida (UF) due to its excellent facilities and faculty. As a first-generation college student, they found support and guidance at UF's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The speaker developed an interest in horticulture and benefited from mentorship by Dr. Kevin FTA. They emphasize the diversity and opportunities within the agricultural industry, which they initially misunderstood.

Where did the narrator grow up?

• Orlando, Florida

• Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Tampa, Florida

• Miami, Florida

What course in high school introduced the narrator to agriculture?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Science Research

• Physics

Why did the narrator choose to attend the University of Florida?

• Their friends were attending

• It was close to home

• They had a scholarship

• They were impressed by a UF Symposium

What is the narrator's status in their family regarding college education?

• Not specified

• Third generation college student

• First generation college student

• Second generation college student

What field does the narrator want to contribute to?

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Technology

• Agriculture

Who is Dr. Kevin FTA?

• A leader in horticulture

• A fellow student

• A professor in chemistry

• A dean at UF

What impact did meeting Dr. Kevin FTA have on the narrator?

• It made them change their field

• It was extremely impactful

• It had no impact

• It discouraged them

What did the narrator initially think about the agricultural industry?

• It was only about horticulture

• It was primarily about technology

• It was diverse and vast

• It was limited to farming with cows

What did the narrator learn about the agricultural industry?

• It is only about farming

• It is only for scientists

• It has a wide variety of options

• It is declining

What was the narrator's misconception about agriculture?

• It was only about engineering

• It was only about horticulture

• It was only about farming with cows

• It was only about technology