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Looking for Academic Support? The Texas A&M University College of Engineering has partnered with the Academic Success Center (ASC) and the Math Learning Center to provide academic support services such as peer tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI).

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January 15, 2025 By: Michelle Chinke

Semester Guide for Success

Looking for Academic Support? The Texas A&M University College of Engineering has partnered with the Academic Success Center (ASC) and the Math Learning Center to provide academic support services such as peer tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI). Learn About Available Services A new semester is just around the corner, and whether you’re an incoming Aggie or returning, academic success is […]

Topics: Academic activities

A Texas A&M Engineering Former Student standing in Yosemite National Park with a rocky scene behind.

December 18, 2024 By: Austin Kees

After Aggieland

Ready to become an Aggie Engineer? Learn about the Texas A&M University College of Engineering programs to find what makes receiving an education in Aggieland so special! About the College of Engineering During senior (or super senior) year of college, realizing your time at Texas A&M is quickly ending can be difficult, and can be […]

Topics: Academic activities

Bird's-eye view of a crowded room filled with rows of tables and recruiters from various companies.

December 11, 2024 By: Jacob Tarter

Career Fair Tips for the Oil and Gas Industry

Ready to become an Aggie Engineer? Learn about the Texas A&M University College of Engineering programs to find what makes receiving an education in Aggieland so special! About the College of Engineering Craft your perfect resume and elevator pitch for the oil and gas industry. As we approach the beginning of next semester, it can […]

Topics: Uncategorized

Sunbeam peering through a window, landing on a couch with a pillow shaped like a cassette tape.

December 4, 2024 By: Rutuja Wadekar

Choices Through A Film Lens

Ready to become an Aggie Engineer? Learn about the Texas A&M University College of Engineering programs to find what makes receiving an education in Aggieland so special! About the College of Engineering Through the endless slew of assignments and midterms as of late, I’ve found it harder to, to put it eloquently, enjoy the scenery. […]

Topics: Student life

The American flag blowing in the breeze with Texas A&M's Kyle Field in the background.

November 20, 2024 By: Emilia Mrugala

Engineers Can Have Fun

Ready to become an Aggie Engineer? Learn about the Texas A&M University College of Engineering programs to find what makes receiving an education in Aggieland so special! About the College of Engineering Despite the complaints on how many hours engineers stay awake working on their classes, we still like to have some fun sometimes. The […]

Topics: Student life

An empty classroom with the speaker podium in the center of chairs arranged in a circle.

November 12, 2024 By: Jacob Tarter

Impact of Teachers Who Care – A Story

Ready to become an Aggie Engineer? Learn about the Texas A&M University College of Engineering programs to find what makes receiving an education in Aggieland so special! About the College of Engineering “Can this day get any longer!”, a classmate of mine said to me as we walked into our Thursday morning lecture. I turned […]

Topics: Academic activities

Group photo of EH Edge students smiling, wearing grey polo shirts, displaying thumbs up gesture

November 6, 2024 By: Guest Blogger

Why YOU should join EH EDGE

Interested in applying to EH EDGE? This four-year program is designed for students to begin their first year of study in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.  About EH Edge When you’re a freshman, there are so many organizations out there that it can get overwhelming. I was looking for something new, exciting, […]

Topics: Academic activities

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October 23, 2024 By: Akshaj "Akku" Kumar

Defining Success YOUR Way

These days, with LinkedIn and Instagram as the main modes of mass communication, it’s easy to get a bit envious of everyone else’s seemingly perfect life. Let’s discuss practical ways in which we can work to create our own definition of success!

Topics: Academic activities

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September 25, 2024 By: Rutuja Wadekar

Students Guide to Feeding Oneself at Texas A&M

For a whole year, I’ve rigorously compiled data on every food establishment on campus. Let’s review some highlights of on-campus dining and rate them, shall we?

Topics: Student life

Austin in front of a sign

September 11, 2024 By: Austin Kees

Engineers: Analyzing Their Burden & Study Effectiveness

Engineering is hard, or at least that is its reputation. How hard life is as an engineering student was a concern for me, especially as an incoming freshman. When I asked exactly how difficult engineering is, I never got a good answer. Until now, that is.

Topics: Student life

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August 14, 2024 By: Michelle Chinke

Blank Title. Choose your own:______

Ready to become an Aggie Engineer? Learn about the Texas A&M University College of Engineering programs to find what makes receiving an education in Aggieland so special! About the College of Engineering I know it’s not really “blank,” but I’m sure you get the gist. No, I wasn’t too lazy to try and figure out […]

Topics: Student life

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July 31, 2024 By: Emilia Mrugala

Strength in numbers: The importance of making friends in your major

Find student organizations Learn about the opportunities to get involved with other students and organizations in your department or major! Student Organizations Entering the first semester in your declared engineering major post-ETAM can be quite daunting. Within the first class in your new department, you search around the room and try to find a familiar […]

Topics: Student life

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July 17, 2024 By: Jacob Tarter

What does it mean to be the best?

Ready to become an Aggie Engineer? Learn about the Texas A&M University College of Engineering programs to find what makes receiving an education in Aggieland so special! About the College of Engineering Why Texas A&M Engineering? What makes our departments so special and worth praise? As many are probably aware, Texas A&M is in the […]

Topics: Student life

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July 3, 2024 By: Rutuja Wadekar

How to fund your dreams on a budget

Ready to become an Aggie Engineer? Learn about the Texas A&M University College of Engineering programs to find what makes receiving an education in Aggieland so special! About the College of Engineering Monday night, ILCB.  Instead of our monthly presentation on whatever’s pertinent to the University Honors program, such as politics in the United States […]

Topics: Student life

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June 19, 2024 By: Akshaj "Akku" Kumar

Why Hyper-Specialization May Be a Bad Thing

Ready to become an Aggie Engineer? Learn about the Texas A&M University College of Engineering programs to find what makes receiving an education in Aggieland so special! About the College of Engineering Society often celebrates those who seem to be really good at one thing. Whether it’s Stephen Curry having another stellar basketball season or […]

Topics: Student life

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May 22, 2024 By: Rutuja Wadekar

Hustle culture can take a break, but can you?

I’d like to preface by saying that I’m no expert in productivity; I also enjoy spending my evenings browsing through the same few videos, looking for something to keep my mind off the 12-page research essay due next week. Yet, it’s this intrusive feeling whispering in the back of your head something along the lines of ‘Oh, you could be out and about doing something more socially desirable, so you can feel better about yourself’ that scares you to do something even when you crave a break.

Topics: Student life

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May 8, 2024 By: Yash Patel

Surfing the AI Wave: Education, Innovation, and Me!

Welcome to the thrilling adventure of AI in education, where we’re riding the waves of innovation like true Aggies. As a master’s student in computer science here at Texas A&M, I’ve got a ringside seat to the electrifying journey of AI transforming education.

Topics: Graduate Students, Student life

Inside of Kyle Field, Texas A&M's football stadium, full of fans

April 24, 2024 By: Emilia Mrugala

The Engineering Mind Tackles Fantasy Sports

The unwavering support of the 12th man to show up at football games, no matter if we won or lost the previous week, is truly admirable. It is no surprise that I really expanded my knowledge of football and other sports when I came to college, and I think my engineering brain has a role in it.

Topics: Student life

Art pieces created by Aaliyah Fisher

April 17, 2024 By: Guest Blogger

The Science of Art

Ever since I could pick up a pencil or a paintbrush, I have been creating art as a way to decompress from stringent academic days or just stressful social situations. Art has never failed to be a stress reliever and, moreover, a way for me to sort out my emotions.

Topics: Uncategorized

Akku Kumar squatting at the gym

April 10, 2024 By: Akshaj "Akku" Kumar

How To Get a 4.0, Have a Social Life, and Get Tons of Sleep (Yes, It’s Possible!)

I spent most of my first two years at Texas A&M stressing over my classes and the size of my social circle, often getting a maximum of four hours of sleep per night (I honestly couldn’t tell how I survived that time). Though I got perfect grades and met tons of people, I was skipping my 8 a.m.’s and falling asleep in the classes I did attend. Worst of all, I felt depressed and lethargic. That’s when I knew I had to change. Surprisingly, all it took was a few simple actions.

Topics: Student life

Group of students in the Zachry Leadership program running an information table

April 3, 2024 By: Guest Blogger

What is Zachry Leadership Program?

As a current member of the Zachry Leadership Program, I can confidently testify that being part of this program has been the most transformative experience of my college career.

Topics: Student life

Sunset view through a car window

March 27, 2024 By: Michelle Chinke

New Year, New Failures

Let me make myself clear: I’m not calling you a failure. Every time we hear the word “failure,” it brings about such a negative connotation, and we’ve all been guilty of thinking in such a way a few times more than none. It’s alright; I’m guilty of it too.

Topics: Student life

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March 20, 2024 By: Guest Blogger

Standing Out as a <3.0 Student

Maybe you are someone who finds themselves struggling to be a performing student due to test anxiety. Maybe you are also going through something personal like a traumatic breakup. In my five years here, I’ve had those headwinds. These are my tips to help you stand out, succeed in spite of those pitfalls and perhaps land your first internship.

Topics: Student life

Austin Kees in front of the NASA Visitors Center in Madrid, Spain

March 13, 2024 By: Austin Kees

Embassy Engineering

I experienced first-hand foreign policy in action and the inside operations of an embassy. Engineering and public policy seem like opposites, but here are three ways I found engineering to tie into diplomacy seamlessly.

Topics: Internship experience

Exterior of Margaret Rudder Hall

February 28, 2024 By: Jessica Williams

The Engineer’s Guide to Off-Campus Housing

Moving off campus for the first time can be daunting. There’s a lot of financial risk, and the array of options and considerations is overwhelming. As someone who has worked with housing policy around the area, I’ve compiled this list of tips and resources to help you have the best housing experience.

Topics: Student life

Student writing at a desk with a laptop and textbooks

February 14, 2024 By: Jacob Tarter

New Year, New Study Habits

Below are my top study tips that have helped keep me afloat, and I recommend them to any student looking to get back into the classroom.

Topics: Academic activities

Pens and notes that say "Ingenium" and "Digital vs Paper Notes: Which would you choose?"

January 18, 2024 By: Emilia Mrugala

Digital vs. Paper Notes: Which One Should You Choose?

After your midterm exams, you may ask yourself if your note taking method is beneficial. After trying different methods over the last couple of years, I wanted to provide some advice on how to pick a method that works for you.

Topics: Academic activities

Akshaj "Akku" Kumar in front of a helicopter

January 3, 2024 By: Akshaj "Akku" Kumar

How I pulled off an internship, travel and two classes in one summer

When things came to an end, I had accomplished more than I ever dreamed possible. I aced both of my classes, snagged a full-time job offer, checked off my 49th U.S. state and even ran my first 10K race. Wonder how I pulled it off? Read on to find out!

Topics: Internship experience

December 20, 2023 By: Jessica Williams

So You Want to Do Research

Getting involved in research has been one of the most rewarding parts of my time at Texas A&M University. The process of getting started can be daunting, so here are some tips on how to find a lab and jump in!

Topics: Undergraduate research

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December 13, 2023 By: Guest Blogger

Navigating Paid Summer Research Opportunities: DOE internships as an Aggie

Embarking on the journey of securing a summer internship in the realm of scientific research can be a formidable challenge, especially as a freshman through junior. Drawing from my personal experience interning at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, of recent Oppenheimer fame, the last two summers, I hope to encourage you to apply!

Topics: Internship experience

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