Making Life Better

Turfgrass Management Major

Following her roots, Robin Landry set her sights on the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and made plans to change the world through agriculture. Growing up in a family of sugar cane farmers from Louisiana gave Landry an opportunity to travel the world and develop a taste for agriculture. Landing on turfgrass management after trying out a few other majors, she now spends her time on UGA's athletic fields, serving as Uga's chauffeur and generally having fun.

Robin's Student Profile

Name: Robin Landry
Hometown: Griffin, Ga.
Estimated semester/year of graduation: December 2008
Major: Turfgrass Management

Q&A with Robin

What made you choose to attend UGA?

I grew up a Bulldog so I knew I had to grow old a Bulldog.

How many times have you changed your major? What made you settle on your current major?

I have changed my major twice. I started as a pre-pharmacy major and changed to biology and finally to turfgrass management. I grew up traveling the world for turfgrass and knew I wanted to somehow be involved in agriculture.

What exposure did you have to agriculture before coming to CAES?

My grandparents and father were sugar cane farmers in South Louisiana and my father has always been in extension. (Robin's father Gil Landry is a CAES professor and director of the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture.)

What's your favorite class and why?

CRSS 2830 – Intro to Turfgrass Management because Dr. Karnok is at his best. It's an enjoyable class and even though it is relatively large, it is very interactive.

Which instructor at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has been the most influential?

Dr. Keith Karnok; because he always speaks his mind.

What's the most important thing you've learned this year?

First, to get eight hours of sleep. Second, that you shouldn’t wait until your senior year to become involved.

What's one thing you're always sure to take to class?

A pen.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Making a difference in the world through agriculture and everyday life.

What's the strangest or coolest thing that's happened to you at UGA?

Receiving the opportunity to work in the UGA Athletic Association under "Waldo," at Sanford Stadium, being Uga's chauffeur, and being able to drive a John Deere Gator to class.

What's your favorite thing to do outside class?

Laugh with friends and "play" at the stadium, baseball or soccer fields which is where most of my lag time is spent between or after class.

Best advice for incoming freshmen:

Have fun, find your niche, become active and make sure you leave your footprint on the University of Georgia.