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. […]
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 […]
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?
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.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remember there’s always an alternative
I felt I needed to be a perfect student or get straight A’s in order to get the opportunities I needed to enhance my career. But this isn’t always the case.
Pepper and Parsley Don’t Taste the Same
Okay, so you’ve read my title and are probably wondering what in the world I’m going on about. Here’s the short version: I’m talking about why you shouldn’t compare yourself to other people.
Unleashing Creativity and Innovation: My Journey as a Mentor and Judge at Howdy Hack
Ever wondered what it’s like to witness bright young minds turn ideas into reality in just 24 hours? Let me take you on a journey through the incredible projects, the energy in the air and why you should consider participating in hackathons like this one.
Making small talk as an engineer
New year, new semester, new opportunity to make friends. This post aims to share some tips and tricks that worked for me as someone who’s moved around. I hope it does you some good too.
Fight Life’s Autopilot Trap
It is easy to take the path that life sets up in front of us, never truly pausing to think about the implications. This is called autopilot: going through life semi-consciously from one thing to the next. It is problematic because it belittles your purpose and pursuits, but it can be combated in several ways.
Engineers in Energy share career fair insights
Career fair season can be stressful for engineering students. Check out this advice from former students currently on the ExxonMobil recruiting team for making those quick career-fair interviews count.
Quick guides and practice tests: The best way to study
Studying is the key to academic success in college. I was fortunate to learn a very effective way to study, a method that has earned me A’s in every major-specific engineering class. Check out the four steps of my study method, so you can become a pro at studying and bring your A-game, literally!
An Engineer’s Civic Obligations
We talk about the ethical obligations of an engineer fairly often…What we fail to acknowledge is the broader civic and community obligations we have as engineers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.