College Station, TX
Texas A & M University-College Station

Make sure you do plenty of research before attending the college of your choice. They might offer more degrees than you are aware of which could be of more interest to you.

We are not very good at football.

That students who go to Texas A&M tend to develope good leadership skills and have a strong sense of pride in attending Texas A&M.

Texas A&M is often described as "the smallest big campus around", and is filled a diverse, school-spirited student body.

Parents and students should visit all the campuses during the fall they are looking to apply to, because just being observant about what goes on on the campus can really make a difference.

The entire town is one big community. The majority of the residents are either enrolled in the school or have recently graduated. Community service is strongly suggested. The Aggie family is unlike any other alumni. It is easy to get a job after college, especially using the Aggie network. Although the football team has not been successful for the past few years, the students are still very supportive at every game.

My recommendation for students with limited financial opportunity is to attend a local community college for at least the first year. This is an economical way to acclimate to the college environment. It also protects the student from destroying their GPA if they were to struggle the first year. One consideration when attending a college is to determine which career you want. Then, research which schools specialize in degrees for that career option. A campus community is another important factor. Most colleges offer plenty of extra curricular activities, but if you are interested in one in particular, find out if it is offered. Selecting the right college is just as important as determining which major you will pursue. Do not select a college based on where your friends are going or where your parents went. The college has to be a good fit for you. Look into the satisfaction of current students. Evaluate the professors and classrooms.

Aggies can tend to be a bit narrow-minded. There is not a lot of diversity on campus. Students tend to be focused on getting good grades. There is less partying during the week because students are working on their school assignments. The financial aid department is not very helpful. I dedicated hours of my time trying to get financial aid. The counselors seem to look for an easy way out of helping students. The only advice they offer is to fill out scholarship applications. It would be nice to have them take more time to help.

Academics: Engineering, Agriculture, Military Science, Business, International Studies, Architecture, Etc. Social: Texas A&M isn't so much a large consortium of students as it is a family. Although we have a huge campus with over 45,000 undergraduate students, you'll feel like you know everyone around you as soon as you get here. Everyone looks out for each other and there's never a feeling of judgement or discomfort in social situations. Extracurricular: More clubs and organizations than you could imagine. From fraternities and sororites to car clubs, cigar clubs, and political organizations. It's all here.

Collegeboard.com is your friend. Come up with a general are in the United States where you would like to go to school and then research the schools in that area. Then get a good list of 3-7 schools and tour each one. If you're able to do this while school is still in session, you'll get a better idea of how things actually are at the college or university that you're touring. Either way, pay attention to the reactions of the students as they see someone new. Do they look eiger to meet a new friend, judgemental, curious, or do they seem like their space is being invaded? Also, pay attention to the facilities and the history. If a school is rich in history and traditions, its an obvious sign that it has been doing something right.

Someone who is motivated, spirited, family oriented, etc. Texas A&M has more traditions and customs than any other school I can think of. It has a rich history that every student is proud to be a part of. If you want to wear your college ring and be recognized anywhere in the world, come to Texas A&M.

College is definitely a time to grow, so it's okay if the college you get into isn't the exact one you wanted. You'll face difficult situations (and probably difficult roommates) but it's important to remember you're learning as much or more from your day-to-day life as you are learning in your college classes. Research your options, be sure about what you don't want to compromise on, and be optimistic about your experiences at whatever school it is you end up going to. Focus on your school work, but not to the point where you aren't able to experience the other activities of college. Hiring companies are just as interested in what you learned outside the classroom as what you learned in it. Relax and enjoy. It's a fast 4 years.

Be sure to visit all potential schools before making a choice of where to attend. Find an institution that offers a wide variety of fields to study. Most importantly, choose a schools that's right for you, not your parents or friends.

The Spirit of the Twelfth Man!

Texas A&M is a highly conservative institution.

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School spirit. Everyone gets along, its a very friendly place.

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Loyal.

Find a good local church before signing off to a school; otherwise you might find yourself in a spiritual situation you regret.

Spirit of the campus, most friendly in the world.

I enjoyed so many of the people I met in classes, and made a few life long friends, or at least temporary study buddies.

Apply to more than a few schools, and once accepted, visit the campuses of your top few picks. Talk to friends, friends' older siblings or family members, and ask questions. College is not only an important learning experience, it is invaluable to your social relationships. You will meet so many people that affect your life in so many amazing ways. Take advantage of that.

To take advantage of all the amazing resources at your disposal as a student. A&M has some of the best Alumni in the nation and is unmatched in facilities in many majors. TAKE ADVANTAGE!

Don't sweat the small stuff ! Go visit the campus and see which one you feel most at home. You will know it right when you step foot on the campus and meet your first new friend.

Someone not open to school spirit or working with others on projects and events.

That it is not very close to a major city.