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Those who are going to college to only "have a good time". Those who have to have a big city type lifestyle

Texas A&M University is a astounding university. The campus allows for students with many diverse backgrounds to feel welcomed and able to learn at their greatest ability. This school also offers a wide variety of programs to choose from to accomodate everyone's career interests. I am not able to answer what kind of people should not attend Texas A&M University because it is a school for everyone.

As one of the friendliest campuses in the nation and one that displays extraordinary diversity, there are few people, if any, that wouldn't fit in at A&M. As it is the case with most situations, however, there are exceptions. It is my opinion that the kind of person who does not understand the value of hard work and candor should not attend A&M. A&M is a campus that values integrity and hard work above all else. If one is not willing to put forth the effort, then Texas A&M is not the school for them.

Students should not attend this school if they do not uphold Aggie core values. These values include, excellence, integrity, loyalty, respect, leadership, and selfless service. For excellence, Aggies set the bar in defining who we are and what we believe in. For integrity, Aggies honor a code: "Aggies do not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those who do". Aggies are loyal; we are all family. As family, we respect each other. Aggies are leaders; if you don't want to be a leader, this school is not for you. Lastly, Aggies serve for the greater good.

If you cannot live without big city, metropolitan life, then A&M probably is not the place for you.

Slackers, liers, cheaters need not apply.

Texas A&M University is school that promotes diversity and respect in all aspects of life. This school is great for everyone, in my opinion, but if you are not into traditions then this is not the school for you. This school is all about traditions and school spirit and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a high quality education and a connected network when they graduate.

Texas A&M is accepting of everyone. Any person of any race, religion, interest, sexual orientation will be accepted socially here. The only type of person I wouldn't recommend is someone who can't handle going to a big school. A lot of people attending A&M are from small Texas towns, and considering we are a school of about 50,000 students, its pretty huge! To some people, such a huge school can be pretty scary. In my opinion, which is quite biased, A&M is for everyone who wants to learn.

Any person who is willing to work hard and wants to pursue higher education at an academically advanced university should attend Texas A&M University because it offers many opportunities to student willing to take advantage of the resources given to them. Many resources are provided for us as Aggies including social aspects as well. Tradition is big at A&M and it really makes you feel a part of something and helps for students to feel unafraid to ask questions. Other students as well as faculty and staff are very willing to help students in any way possible.

Someone afraid of people, or dislikes walking long distances. Someone who isn't into school spirit, and can't even pretend to be interested- you will be frowned upon.

People who are used to really big cities will probably have the most trouble adjusting to the seclusion of the campus and surrounding town from other larger cities. Although College Station is a small city in itself, during the summer the place sort of clears out so those from big cities out of state will be bored and out of luck if they don't leave as well.

A lazy, undetermined, and undriven individual.

Ability gets you in, but hard work gets you through. If you aren't willing to treat school like a job, you don't belong at Texas A&M or any other university. A&M also has a large ROTC program and many traditions remaining from its time as an all-male military college, so those without a healthy respect for the military need not apply. There is a slight emphasis on engineering, business, and pre-medical programs, which could be a concern for students of the liberal arts.

Texas A&M was undergoing a major evolution during the time I attended. When I was a freshman, it was a very close minded place, but by the time I graduated it had opend itself considerably. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone who needs a larger city setting in order to keep themselves entertained or feel comfortable, or anyone of especially liberal political views.

Someone who plans to attend college for the fun and has no desire to do the work.

Someone who wants to keep solely to themself, no school spirt, does not want to work for a good grade. Someone not willing to be open to the Aggie community and network.

Some who is looking for a constant party. This school is fun but you must put in the work to enjoy the play. An individual who is not dedicated to their schooling should not at all consider this school. There is not much tolerance for lazyness.

Texas A&M is great for ALL students. There are many different degree plans offered by the university that there is certainly something for everyone, ranging from engineering to agriculture, and from business to medicine. Our campus was also rated one of the most diverse in the country. It is a place where students from all walks of life are accepted into the Aggie Family.

liberal and artistic people

If you are not very hardworking or outgoing this school is not for you. A&M has difficult academics. Additionally, you must make a conscious effort to make friends. There are 50,000 people on campus so the average person knows more people than they can spend time with. Many student organizations are very competitive so you must work hard to join and participate in those. However, everyone here is friendly so it is not difficult to become friends with people.