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May 8, 2020 By: Itzel Rodriguez

A Good-bye to the Senior Class

This is a small farewell to the seniors whose time at A&M was cut short.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

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April 27, 2020 By: Guest Blogger

How I’m Trying to Stay on Top of Things in Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Crisis

After having an extended spring break and binge-watching all the shows I was putting off during the semester, starting classes again online was a pretty big jump. While I may have trouble following these tips myself, here are some things I am doing to try and be successful during distance learning.

Topics: Academic activities

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April 24, 2020 By: Ritika Bhattacharjee

How to Practice Mindfulness During a Crisis

We’re prone to finding what’s wrong with our situations or lives. I’m sure there’s some evolutionary background to this, but when our primary stressors have shifted from visible hulking, animalistic threats to deadly, unseen stressors, such as COVID-19 or the next lurking deadline, many of us find ourselves in a state of chronic stress. In this post is a list of things that help me cope with uncertainty (not just related to the pandemic). I hope they help you, too.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

April 22, 2020 By: Phoebe Ho-Stone

Why I chose Petroleum Engineering

When I moved to Houston, Texas in 7th grade, I had no idea what the oil and gas or greater energy industries were. As a kid, I understood that people drove cars to get places and they went to the gas station to fill up their cars with fuel. That was the extent of my oil and gas knowledge up until high school. Junior year, I started thinking about possible majors in college and became interested in energy. My source of information, Google, helped me understand our global energy demand, energy independence and energy sources. This is where I first read about petroleum engineering.

Topics: Academic activities, Internship experience

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April 16, 2020 By: Brandon Merrill

A little to a lot: The value of our student voice

I know that in the College of Engineering my voice is heard, and so is yours! Gig ‘Em!

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

April 15, 2020 By: Joel Sam

Showcasing Soft Skills in Interviews

In interviews, it can often feel challenging to stand out from the crowd of other engineers, some of whom may be more technically qualified than you. In my last blog post, I talked about three strategies for excelling in the interview process; this time I’d like to drill into specific ways to highlight non-technical skills during an interview.

Topics: Academic activities

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April 9, 2020 By: Haley Edwards

Managing What Seems Unmanageable

In this post, Haley discusses some tips for handling social distancing and tips for tackling online classes. Remember, we are all in this together!

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

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March 18, 2020 By: Guest Blogger

Professional Societies – Getting Involved Beyond the Student Organization

Joining one of the dozens of engineering student organizations at Texas A&M is integral to the student experience for many Aggies. Many of the groups are student chapter versions of national and global professional societies, which you can transition to after graduation. Engaging with these professional organizations as a student can lead to unique networking and leadership opportunities!

Topics: Academic activities

Brittney Nelson

February 26, 2020 By: Brittney Nelson

Why I Love Electrical Engineering

Throughout high school, I constantly changed my mind on the major I wanted to pursue. I went from wanting to be a pharmacist, to a biomedical engineer, to an environmental engineer, and then a psychiatrist, but one thing led to another and I decided that electrical engineering was the right choice for me.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

February 12, 2020 By: Danielle Yarbrough

Vocation: More Than Just a Job

I want to encourage you, as a fellow student, to begin the process of thinking about your vocation or some of your passions while you’re in college so that you can go into the workforce with confidence in what you want to do, but more importantly in WHY you want to do it.

Topics: Academic activities, Entrepreneurial activities, Student life

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January 15, 2020 By: Juan Cardenas

Bridging Engineering and Business

Juan Cardenas shares the programs and opportunities offered through the business school that have either impacted him and his engineering goals or some of his friends.

Topics: Academic activities

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January 8, 2020 By: Guest Blogger

Ten Lessons I’ve Learned through Transferring

If you would have asked me my senior year of high school if I would be an Aggie engineering student, I would have laughed… But here I am, getting ready to graduate from Texas A&M with my engineering degree. As I reflect on lessons learned through my transfer experience, there are ten things that come to mind.

Topics: Academic activities, Future Students, Student life

Mitch Carson

December 11, 2019 By: Guest Blogger

How a Good Ag Builds a Spaceship

Since graduating from Texas A&M back in 2017, I’ve been working for Boeing, where I’ve contributed to the design of several different space vehicles. For the past 6-months, I’ve overseen the production of Starliner, Boeing’s new manned space capsule. I’d like to share some wisdom I’ve gained along the way and offer an idea of what life can be like for an Aggie engineer post-graduation.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

A day in the life of an Aggie engineering student

October 9, 2019 By: Abbey Phillips

A Day in the Life

Watch Abbey’s vlog where she takes you on a day in the life of a Texas A&M Engineering student!

Topics: Academic activities, Future Students, Student life, Video, Vlog

Luis' family in Paraguay on New Year’s Eve.

September 25, 2019 By: Luis Moreno

From Graduation to Occupation: 3 Tips to Enjoy the Transition

What does graduating from Texas A&M with an engineering degree feel like? Well, imagine making your favorite meal. You gather the ingredients, decide how you’ll cook it, and follow the recipe. After setting the table and choosing the appropriate utensils, you should have something delicious to eat. But in a fraction of the time that it took you to cook it, you finish the meal. And that’s it. It’s over.

Topics: Academic activities

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August 28, 2019 By: Anna Church

Anna’s Declassified Career Fair Survival Guide

My first career fair was a trainwreck. When I left, my feet were bleeding and my confidence was low. Flash forward to my senior year and I walked into the career fair still stressed, but ready to face the challenging day. Here are some tips I learned throughout my time of going to career fairs and interviewing. 

Topics: Academic activities, Entrepreneurial activities

Abbey on senior adventures.

August 14, 2019 By: Abbey Phillips

Thoughts from a Senior in Transition: Part 2

In this second part of our “Thoughts from a Senior in Transition” post, Abbey speaks directly to the upperclassmen on what to expect for the next phase of post-college life.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

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July 31, 2019 By: Gabrielle Joubran

Finding Your Path

I am currently a junior studying petroleum engineering and, looking back at my high school years, this is not at all what I thought I would be doing. I looked at several business schools and I also considered a career in law until I learned about engineering and the numerous disciplines it offers. I remember getting excited about endless career possibilities, but at the same time confused about which discipline to choose.

Topics: Academic activities, Future Students

Aggies Invent student group

June 19, 2019 By: Lucas Rollo

We all have a knack to hack

No, hackathons do not involve hacking into a computer or a network. They are, however, an insanely intense invention competition where you find a solution to a problem. They last anywhere from 24 to 48 hours and can be completed solo or in teams. Some hackathons, such as Aggies Invent, place more emphasis on the business aspect of creating a product while others encourage creating the most technically complete product you can. Hackathons are opportunities to pour every ounce of engineering and practical skills you have into kickstarting an idea into real life.

Topics: Academic activities

May 22, 2019 By: Anna Church

Zachry Leadership Program changed my college experience

When I first applied for the Zachry Leadership Program, I had no idea what to expect. The program description talked about bridging the gap between engineering and business. Little did I know that not only would I be learning about business fundamentals, but also how to live my best life.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life, Uncategorized

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March 13, 2019 By: Danielle Yarbrough

DEALING WITH SCHOOL STRESS: A FEW TIPS

I think that many students have similar experiences with cycles of stress and procrastination. Thankfully, over the summer before my junior year, I decided to work hard on my time-management skills and deal with the stresses of school in a healthy way.

Topics: Academic activities

Abbey Phillips taking in some academic pursuits at the new Zachry.

February 27, 2019 By: Abbey Phillips

Getting the Most Out of Your Experience in the New Zachry Engineering Building

New to the ZACH building? Get the highlights from blogger Abbey Phillips on the must-see features for your next visit.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

February 13, 2019 By: Guest Blogger

What brought you here of all places?

Apprehension, excitement, uncertainty: I felt it all when I thought about becoming an Aggie. This was one of the most terrifying yet most rewarding decisions of my life.

Topics: Academic activities, Future Students, Student life

Reed Hampton

January 30, 2019 By: Guest Blogger

Self-improvement by design: A conversation with computer science major Reed Hampton

Reed Hampton shares his experiences as a Texas A&M Engineering student and how they have had an impact on his life.

Topics: Academic activities, Student life

Students working on computers

December 19, 2018 By: Guest Blogger

Aggies Invent Reflection with Aditi Panchal

I recently had the opportunity to take part in one of Texas A&M’s most rewarding experiences — Aggies Invent. I’d heard from upperclassmen, professors and even friends from other majors, that Aggies Invent was one of the best opportunities for engineers at the university. I read about it and definitely knew it was something I wanted to be part of. So when I learned that I was selected to participate, I was extremely excited and started looking into the topic as much as I could to try to compete as a freshman in a competition offered to all – including graduate students and Ph.D. candidates.

Topics: Academic activities

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September 26, 2018 By: Danielle Yarbrough

The Importance of Doing Your Research

Last September, I received a mass email from my academic advisor advertising a student research position with a lab on campus that I had never heard of called the Office of the Texas State Chemist (OTSC). This email launched a year-long journey that gave me one of the best experiences I could’ve asked for. Because of this experience, I think all undergrads should make it a priority to be involved with research at some point.

Topics: Academic activities

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