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Want to study abroad? Learn more about global programs available in the College of Engineering!

Ingenium blogger Austin Kees in the Playa de Espana

March 15, 2023 By: Austin Kees

3 Ways to Maximize Your Time Abroad

Time really flies while abroad. There are so many new and exciting things to do, it can be overwhelming. Follow these tips to ensure you maximize your time.

Topics: Academic activities, Study Abroad experience

Ingenium guestblogger Joel Lopez posing in front of pyramid on Yucatan peninsula in Mexico

March 1, 2023 By: Guest Blogger

IRAP: Two weeks in Yucatán that changed my life

Studying abroad can be intimidating, but a two-week program is an excellent way to get a feel of the experience.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life, Study Abroad experience

Student sitting at a desk with books and two computer monitors

February 22, 2023 By: Dharma Paladugu

Planning a research paper

The factors contributing to success and failure of a paper mostly depend on research type and domain. Only a handful of steps can be generalized, but here are five of the most important steps in writing a research paper.

Topics: Graduate Students

four Texas A&M University students studying in the Zachry Engineering Education Complex

February 15, 2023 By: Guest Blogger

Dear Aggie Engineer…

After a long first semester of engineering at Texas A&M University, here’s what I’ve taken away. Learning is not easy, and if you are not getting physically angry at your lab assignments, then you are doing something wrong.

Topics: Academic activities, Future Students, Student life

Scenic view of a pond at sunset

February 8, 2023 By: Dharma Paladugu

Find your place in Aggieland

It is easy to get lost in the daily hustle in engineering school, so it is essential to take a step back once in a while to do something creative, fun or both. The 1000+ student organizations plan and organize the activities. All you have to do is show up and make some connections.

Topics: Graduate Students, Student life

Student Austin Kees in front of buildings in Spain

January 25, 2023 By: Austin Kees

How Being Abroad Made Me Value My Major More

Studying abroad is an amazing experience, and I would highly recommend it to any Aggie. Not only are there many opportunities to learn a new culture and language, but being abroad also made me value my industrial engineering major in a whole new way.

Topics: Study Abroad experience

Student Vishal Indivar Kandala standing next to a poster research project

January 11, 2023 By: Vishal Kandala

A day in the life of a graduate student

Ever wondered what the day-to-day grind of a grad student looks like? Is it laid back and relaxed or insanely hectic? Let’s explore in this post.

Topics: Graduate Students, Student life

Three Corps of Cadets brass brooches that say "Per Unitatem Vis"

December 28, 2022 By: Austin Kees

7 Tips for Freshman Cadet Engineering Success

Being in a Navy/Marine Corps outfit as both a fish and an upperclassman, I know that being an engineer in the Corps is challenging. Thus, here are some tips I used for engineering academic success as a cadet.

Topics: Academic activities, Future Students, Student life

A group of students faces the front of the classroom while a professor is teaching

December 14, 2022 By: Vishal Kandala

5 tips for being a TA

While all teaching assistantships aren’t equal and your mileage may vary, I put together some general advice on handling a TA position that I have learned over the last two years.

Topics: Graduate Students

Group of students smiling

November 30, 2022 By: Prakhar Sarkar

The importance of a strong support system in graduate school

To pursue a degree in a place thousands of miles from home can be daunting. For many students, like myself, who come here for an education, a community often provides respite from the rigors of academic work.

Topics: Graduate Students

Selfie of student, Austin Kees

November 16, 2022 By: Austin Kees

The Pursuit

During my time at Texas A&M University, a resounding lesson has been that there is always more to learn. Despite the frustrations, stress and monotony that can come with a college experience, I want to learn. But to truly learn, it is necessary to step out of the comfortable scope of your own knowledge.

Topics: Student life

Student, Leah Davis, sitting in front of flight operations computers and tvs

November 2, 2022 By: Leah Davis

A semester in life of spaceflight operations

My favorite class in my undergrad at A&M has been Dr. Greg Chamitoff’s human Spaceflight operations course. Not only is Dr. Chamitoff a former NASA astronaut, he has successfully maintained his connections in Spaceflight to provide an exhilarating class for all space enthusiasts.

Topics: Academic activities

Directional signage with arrows that say health, friends, time, work, career, and family

October 19, 2022 By: Vishal Kandala

Treat your graduate school journey as a full-time job

Graduate school can be exciting and exhilarating. However, the change from strict undergraduate deadlines or fixed work hours can be a double-edged sword. One of the best ways to deal with this is to treat graduate school like a full-time job.

Topics: Graduate Students

Formula SAE team members with their race car

October 5, 2022 By: Alyssa Byrd

Joining an Engineering Project Team

I stumbled upon Baja SAE, a team open to all students excited to gain design and manufacturing experience, at one of the university’s open house events, and once I became a student, I gave an apprentice application a shot. That year’s team took a chance on me, and it’s ended up shaping my college years and my career path.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

seven students nicely dressed and smiling at banquet

September 28, 2022 By: Guest Blogger

Making the most of what Texas A&M has to offer

No one can do everything, and I’m not suggesting that you can. But I want to emphasize that once you graduate, even though you’re the same person as before you received your diploma, all of these opportunities vanish in an instant.

Topics: Future Students, Student life

Group of people working in a lab

September 21, 2022 By: Dharma Paladugu

Cherry picking your research advisor and project

Students consider pursuing a Ph.D. for multiple reasons such as funding, job prospects or career paths. Whatever your motivation may be, it is essential to pick an interesting project and an advisor who can guide you to be your best.

Topics: Academic activities, Undergraduate research

Shaham Noorani smiling and standing outdoors

September 14, 2022 By: Guest Blogger

The Power of Being a Generalist

As college students, we’re presented with many opportunities, but I believe the greatest of them is the opportunity to explore.

Topics: Future Students, Student life

Selfie of student, Austin Kees, at his manufacturing job

September 7, 2022 By: Austin Kees

The Co-op Connection: 4 tips to thrive in manufacturing

This fall, I was fortunate enough to participate in an operations engineer co-op at PCC Structurals, Inc. From my experience, here are four tips for students going into future manufacturing roles.

Topics: Internship experience, Student life

Seun Olumurewa seated at desk with computer during internship at nuclear power plant

August 31, 2022 By: Guest Blogger

How I broke into an industry I knew nothing about

In this blog post, I’ll share how I went from knowing nothing to having multiple internships, research experience and leadership positions in the nuclear industry. While this post is about my experience breaking into nuclear, it can be equally applied to any industry.

Topics: Future Students, Internship experience

Two students sitting on the couch doing schoolwork

August 24, 2022 By: Dharma Paladugu

3 steps to land an internship

Everyone has a list of their dream companies they’d like to work for, but sometimes the expectations don’t meet reality. It is important to choose the most suitable company. The following steps will help you come across opportunities not generally seen from the surface.

Topics: Internship experience, Student life

classroom of students listening to a professor

August 17, 2022 By: Guest Blogger

Managing Imposter Syndrome in Computer Science

I’ve struggled for many years with imposter syndrome and not feeling good enough, and it almost stopped me from pursuing computer science. I wanted to reflect on how I’ve learned to manage insecurity and take my own path and hopefully share some helpful tips!

Topics: Future Students, Student life

Exterior view of the Zachry Engineering Education Complex with students sitting outside of it

August 10, 2022 By: Ritika Bhattacharjee

Freshman Engineering Q&A Lightning Round

I’m an avid journaler. Looking back at the entries around the time I started college, I certainly had many questions about engineering, Zachry and the university in general! I wanted to share some of the things I wish I had known.

Topics: Future Students

Engineering student, Dakshika Srivastava, standing in front of Texas A&M University sign

July 27, 2022 By: Dakshika Srivastava

5 Milestones for Computer Science Enthusiasts During Sophomore Year

This is the second article in my series: Milestones for computer science enthusiasts. These are things that helped me in my sophomore year and some lessons I learned along the way. Hopefully, I’ll have more pearls of wisdom to share by the end of this semester. For all the rising juniors out there, stay tuned for the third part of the series!

Topics: Academic activities, Entrepreneurial activities

group of students reading and discussing material in a binder

July 20, 2022 By: Guest Blogger

Being Mentored Is Great…But Mentoring Is Even Better!

Every student needs a little guidance and you could possibly be the one to give it to them. If you have a passion to serve and knowledge to share, then I urge you to mentor. It’s as easy as starting with a friend in need!

Topics: Student life

Group of students sitting and listening to speaker

July 13, 2022 By: Leah Davis

Why You Should Join Professional Societies

While professional societies may seem like just another line on your resume, involving yourself in national events can be promising. Most professional organizations hold conferences, lectures, networking events and career fairs, yet seldom do students reap all the benefits they pay for.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

June 29, 2022 By: Prakhar Sarkar

How a student organization aided my engineering education experience

It is universally accepted that participating in student-driven and student-led organizations aids a student’s growth academically and socially, and helps improve the overall school experience. One such student chapter at Texas A&M University celebrates its 90-year milestone.

Topics: Student life

large industrial equipment lab featuring various machinery with students at the controls

June 22, 2022 By: Guest Blogger

Industrial Distribution Truly Paves the Way for Endless Opportunity

Being able to find a major that combined all my passions and interests has made my college experience worthwhile.

Topics: Academic activities, Future Students

Old photographs and records

June 15, 2022 By: Ritika Bhattacharjee

The Bryan/College Station Hidden Wonders Shortlist

Want to make bryan/college station your new home? Visit our prospective students page for information about the College of Engineering, helpful resources and guidance to make your way to Aggieland. Prospective Students When you search “interesting things to do in Bryan/College Station,” you’ll probably find the Bush Presidential Library, Santa’s Wonderland and the GI Museum […]

Topics: Future Students, Student life

First generation Aggie graduate posing with happy family members

June 8, 2022 By: Guest Blogger

What It Means To Be A First-Gen Student

You are on a path that no one in your family has traveled before. I, too, felt all those feelings as I walked to my first college class ever! These are lessons I have learned and carried into my career.

Topics: Future Students, Student life

Scenic view of crosses in the ground at Normandy American Cemetery

June 3, 2022 By: Guest Blogger

Awe and reflection at the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc

Want to study abroad? Discover opportunities to take your studies across the world with Halliburton Engineering Global Programs! ABOUT GLOBAL PROGRAMS Awe and reflection at the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc Since I was young, I’ve had a major interest in history, especially surrounding World War II. When I heard about our plans to travel […]

Topics: Study Abroad experience

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