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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 […]