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To help celebrate and welcome new students to campus, we are profiling some of our current students, faculty and staff that you may meet in your travels on your new path at the Faculty of Agriculture.

Meet Scott Withrow, a 2017 Orientation Leader.

Program: Integrated Environmental Management (IEM)

Year of Study: Starting 3^rd in September

Where are you from: Central Rawdon, Nova Scotia

Tell us more about your background (rural or urban?): I grew up on a large Beef and Cropping farm in a rural community in the heart of Nova Scotia.

Extra-curricular on campus involvement (any clubs, societies, sports team, etc. that you have been apart of): I competed on the AC Woodsmen team, was the previous house council president for Chapman house, active member of the Student representative committee, Worked and volunteered on the On-Campus farm.    

Tell us more about the woodsmen team: The woodsmen team is one of the most extreme sports I have ever competed in and one of the best opportunities I have had while attending the AC. It takes the “old School” way of foresting and turns it into a highly competitive and addictive sport. We travel across the maritime and central provinces competing with schools from Canada and New England for a national title.  

Anything you would like to add about athletics at the AC: Being and athlete at the AC is a fantastic opportunity that everyone should try and be a part of. The teams give opportunities to travel around and represent Dal AC as well as the fellow members of all of the teams become some of the closest friendships you will ever make.  

What do you love about the AC: EVERYTHING. The AC has something for everyone. The community of students and faculty are very close when compared to larger universities. When you go to school here you aren’t just another student or number, you are recognized by teachers and staff and everyone makes you feel as though you are truly a part of the university. It’s the being able to walk across campus and have the Dean hand deliver cookies to you or know you by name that makes you know you found a place you can be proud to call school.  

Any academic advice for first year students: going to class, paying attention and doing your homework are always on the top of the list for academic advice. But don’t let that keep you from socializing and meeting people. To be a good student find a good balance of academics and non-academics.  Keeping stress levels down will make things a lot easier.  

What are your academic or career plans for the future: In my future I am hoping to start working with renewable energy or green energy projects, or to continue my education and become a teacher.

Favorite hotspot on campus: The on-campus pub is one of my favorite spots to go on a Friday and Saturday night, as well as going down and visiting the campus farm.

Must visit place in Truro: Victoria Park is one of the most beautiful hidden treasures that Truro has to offer.

What does being an aggie mean to you? Being an Aggie to me means that you are proud of your farming background or interest in the industry and being a member of a huge agriculture family that gets to call themselves an aggie alumnus

What do first year students need to know about Orientation? You don’t meet anybody when you don’t participate. You will meet some of your best friends in this first week of your university career. Put yourself out there and make an effort to meet people. You will be surprised at the memories you will make.  

What part of being an O-Leader are you most excited for? I’m looking forward to being able to get the first years involved and show them how great of a campus we have is.  

Anything else you would like to add? Make an effort to meet your professors, if they recognize you and know who you are, it makes school a lot easier. When you put yourself out there at this school it pays off. Going to university is far more than just going to class and getting an education, it’s also about the people you meet and the connections you will have for the rest of your life.