Coming from a small town, I have been around agriculture for my entire life. After earning an associate's Degree in Agribusiness, I have become interested in the field of Agricultural Accounting. I believe strongly that the University of Illinois has one of the top accounting departments in the country. While my work experience is not completely relevant to the field I am studying, it has given me the tools to succeed in my academics as well as prepare me to excel in the workplace given the opportunity.