Trevor -
07/03/2023Overall, I think that Texas A&M is a great college. I enjoy my classes and believe that for the most part, there are some very good professors. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved as there are always people standing with banners to promote their organizations. With TAMU being so large, I always joke with people that you have to work harder to not make friends than you do to make them. Basically, there are friends to be made everywhere you go.
Olivia -
06/26/2023Before my senior year of high school, I had no idea that TAMU even existed. As an out of state student, I was not raised as an Aggie; however, I know my future kids will be. Being an Aggie comes with so much pride, so much so, other schools refer to us as a "cult". Our traditions run deep, the southern hospitality is through he roof (especially if you're from the north like myself), and rain or shine, the 12th man always shows out. We are the largest public university in the U.S., and we have one of the largest football stadiums in the country. The campus spans about three miles, but with all that said, TAMU fosters a community like nothing I've ever seen before. I have yet to encounter an inaccessible professor, and I see many of the same faces daily. Academically, our engineering is huge, but the kinesiology department is where I reside, and the opportunities I have already been presented with are incredible. The Mays business school is also often raved about. The on campus housing has lots of different options, but it's important to submit your housing app early due to the influx of students. I lived in the southside modular dorm my freshman year, and will be on the northside in balcony style hall my sophomore year. Many opt to live off campus, but options in that sector are also quite good from what I've heard. College station is a college town, so although there is not normal "city life", everything is centered around A&M and its students. We have three amazing rec centers on campus, plus playing fields, and many study spots aside from our libraries. We have food such as Starbucks, Chick Fil A, Smoothie King, Panda Express, Einstein Bros, Shake Smart, and other offerings including burgers and pizza. There are three main dining halls, although I am not as big of a fan of these. The meal plan is convenient freshman year, but I wouldn't suggest going unlimited (you won't need it, trust me). Gen Ed classes are typically larger lecture halls, but I always sat towards the front, so they never really felt that large to me. The way each professor runs their class is different, some take attendance but many don't. Ultimately, you are responsible for carrying your own weight because they will often not check up on you. However, I did actually have a professor email me asking if I was alright when I hadn't attended a few classes. This goes to prove how caring our "family" really is. As you get into more niche coursework, classes do shrink quite a bit. While A&M is very tradition based, I would still consider it more progressive. Here, there is space for everybody. We have clubs and groups catering to just about any interest one could think of. There are always cool things going on, such as pop ups, giveaways, live music, etc. The party scene is lively, but certainly not necessary here. As we are a part of the SEC, sports are HUGE! This is one of the many reasons why we have so much pride. We also have a very active military program (the Corps of Cadets), if that's your cup of tea. Of course, there are downsides. The weather is unpredictable, and I'm sure there are people who find TAMU is not the right fit for them. But in my experience, as a girl who entered knowing no one or one thing in the state of Texas, I can truly say I have loved my first year at Texas A&M. Not to mention, an Aggie Ring connects you with thousands of Aggies worldwide; the Aggie network is endless! If you are looking for a large school with lots of pride, great academics, state of the art facilities, and an amazing community, don't hesitate to look into TAMU! Thanks and Gig 'Em!