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AIA Blog 2024

We’re excited to be bringing you a 6-part blog series that explores life as tertiary ag student in 2024! 

Mackenzie Coopman is the Ag Institute of Australia (AIA) PIEFA Student Compendium Intern, and over the next six months, he will be sharing his insights as an Agricultural Science student at the University of Adelaide. Mackenzie will take us on a journey through life on campus; why he chose to study ag science; the kind of opportunities that are available for an agriculture student and the career pathways that are on offer. 

Buckle up – you’re in for a ride! 

BLOG #1 | Meet Mackenzie

May 2024

In this first blog, Mackenzie introduces himself and discusses what you can expect from his behind-the-scenes series on studying agricultural science at university — and what the experience has been like so far. 

BLOG #2 | Why I chose to study agriculture

June 2024

In this blog, Mackenzie and his classmates, each with different backgrounds, discuss how and why they chose to study agriculture at university. 

BLOG #3 | A day-in-the-life of an Agricultural Science uni student

July 2024

Join Mackenzie as he takes us on a video tour of life on campus as an ag science student at Adelaide University! Mackenzie is in year 3 of his studies and explains his experience as an undergrad. 

BLOG #4 |
The value of internships

August 2024

Mackenzie shares his gratitude for the internship requirement in his degree, which immersed him in the industry and maximised his learning. Internships offer invaluable opportunities to apply academic knowledge practically and gain hands-on experience.

BLOG #5 | Post-grad considerations 

October 2024

As Mackenzie is nearing the completion of his Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences degree at The University of Adelaide, he is giving consideration to continuing his education journey with an honour’s degree in order to specialise his knowledge and expand his career options.