Texas A & M University-College Station Top Questions

The best part about Texas A&M would have to be the traditions. This school opened in 1876 and there are activities students engage in to this very day. That is most apparent in the Corps of Cadets. They work to preserve these traditions and are known as "The Keepers of the Spirit." Within the Corps, cadets are taught valuable leadership skills which benefit them in all aspects of life. They are given the tools necessary to succeed.

Texas A&M University more than anything is a family. Once you're an Aggie you will always be an Aggie and that's absolutely the best characteristic of my school. Unlike other universities of comparable size, here no student is ever forgotten. At A&M it doesn't matter if you pass away your first month of attendance or ninety years later, we will honor and recognize you individually through Silver Taps or Aggie Muster. Silver Taps is a hauntingly beautiful tradition where Aggies gather the first Tuesday of every month to recognize current students whose lives have ended.

The school spirit. It's so great to go to a school that all your fellow students love.

I think the best thing about Texas A&M is that we are so dedicated in all that we do. We are dedicated to helping and encouraging each other. We are dedicated to our academic career so that we may succeed in the future. We are dedicated to improving our campus in every way possible.

Despite the stress college life puts you in, it is also enjoyable at the same time. College life can be a blast by not only studying without being told to, but you also get the freedom you've always wanted in ages. Responsibility is a vital piece to complete my college life, and college would be considered as a paradise of opportunity. I made new friends and we help each other for studying. College is definitely a place to go.

The Aggie code of honor - "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolorate those who do" - sums up nicely what it means to be an Aggie. It is something to be proud of and something to display loud and proud. It is one of the best things about attending Texas A&M University because the people are brilliant and are some of the friendliest. From saying "Howdy" to doing your classes wildcat everytime your graduation year is mentioned the community at my school is by far the best you can find.

Being in the Corps of Cadets and being able to uphold all the wonderful traditions of Texas A&M is one of the best desicions I've made! The Corps is known and respected all over campus for our leadership and respect for Texas A&M. Walking around greeting people saying howdy while in uniform seems to make other peoples day better and even my own. Commisioning in the Air Force has been my lifelong goal and Texas A&M and the Corps are helping me in many ways to achieve this aspiration!

The many traditions we hold dear.

The friendliness of the people and the overall atmosphere. It's very welcoming and it's a perfext mix of city and country. I've made quite a few friends here, and it's good place to find potential jobs or gain connections.

The "aggie network" is the schools strong alumni system. Most people are very proud to have attended the university and love to help others out who did as well.

The best thing about my school is the twelfth man mentality. The twelfth man mentality is a thought that you will be ready to serve your school at any time whenever they are in need of your help. This is seen through events like Aggie Football games where all students stand for the whole game showing their readiness and willingness to jump into the game if needed. The mentality also translates to life after college, rather than devotion to A&M the devotion turns to your country in that you will always be ready to serve and help your nation.

The best thing about Texas A&M is that everyone is friendly. I am a very shy person and do not make friends easily, but within the first 2 weeks of being there, I had met so many people and made new friends without even trying.

Friendly people, good financial aid, big alumni network

From the first day that you step foot on this amazing campus, you can feel the aggie spirit all around you and slowly starting to run through you. As you begin to embrace the core values of Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, and Selfless Service, this is why we say that “it is a spirit that cannot be told”. This spirit that is within every aggie from the beginning of time, this is why traditions are helped to the highest honor and are respected. The spirit of an aggie is like no other.

The best thing about TAMU, is most definitely the Aggie sprirt, ranging from cheering on our sports teams, to helping out fellow students in class, to landing a job because of that Aggie ring, the maroon runs deep.

The best aspect of my school is its sense of family. Though there are many students, our sense of unity and companionship for one another is strong. We treat ourselves, our school, our faculty, and our piers with respect and generosity.

Texas A&M University is a great school. The food science department was small so my classmates quickly became my friends. Likewise, the professors went out of their way to educate the students about real world scenarios.

I consider the traditions here at TAMU the best thing about my school. Coming from a small highschool, Texas A&M has opened my eyes to larger oppurtunites. Traditions such as Bonfire, to Fish Camp, even Silver Taps, has helped me create a bond with everyone in the Aggie Network as well as friendships that will last a llifetime. Everyone on campus is unified; no Aggie is left behind.

The best aspect of Texas A&M is the sense of community and cooperation among its students. Once you decide to attend Texas A&M, you are part of the Aggie Family. Unlike many other schools, Texas A&M has large and diverse support networks for students before and during enrollment, and career services for post-graduation.

One of the best things about being an Aggie is the sense of tradition that can be found throughout the school and the fact that it seems as though I'm not only joining a school, I'm joining a new family. That's what I was looking for when I started my school search; I was looking for a place among a school where I really felt accepted.