Name: Kendra Arrington

Hometown: Hampton, VA

Birthday: June 9, 1986                        

Undergraduate Institution, Degree, Major: North Carolina A&T SU, Agricultural Economics/Entrepreneurship 

Graduate Degree & Major: Agricultural Economics

Hobbies: Reading, Volunteering, Shopping

Awards and Accomplishments:USDA 1980 National Scholar

Memberships: Cant think of them all right now

How long have you been a member of the BGA? 1 year

What is your involvement in the BGA? active member

How has the BGA been instrumental in your graduate career? BGA has helped connect me with liked minded African American individuals at Purdue.

What three words (or phrases) would you use to describe the BGA?  Networking, Empowering, Interactive

How did you find out about the BGA? Friend

How has BGA grown since last year?  If you are a first year student, what do you think that you can contribute the BGA?  I think that I can contribute more ideas for activities, and I can also contribute by continous participation.

What is your lifelong dream? To have a fulfilling career and NOT to make choices in the parameters of other peoples decisions

Who were the most influential people in your life? My entire family made me the person I am today. Maya Angelou is my role model. 

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Determined, Passionate, Hardworking.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  Opening my own non profit organization and having a family.

What is one thing in life you must have? Happiness

Why did you decide to come to Purdue and what do you like most about the University thus far? I decided to come to Purdue because of its prestige. I am most happy with the change of environment and new experiences.

Any other comments, words of wisdom, or shout outs you would like to make? "None of us is more important than the struggle that produced us"