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April 20, 2020 By: Brittney Nelson

Coping with Social Distancing

When I first received notice that Texas A&M was going to be closing for two days after spring break, I was excited. I thought “Wow, two extra days of spring break!”. but that all soon began to change. It went from two days to one week to finishing the entire semester online to complete social distancing. Since this was my last semester, my heart completely broke. I did not get to enjoy end-of-the-year banquets with my organizations, my last day as an undergraduate or walking the stage May 9, but when I realized that all of this was for a greater purpose, my thoughts changed. Is staying in my apartment for predominantly most of the day and not being able to regularly see my friends fun? No, but here are a few ways I’ve coped with it.

Topics: Student life

SEC group photo

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

notebooks and laptop on desk

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

Brittney Nelson smiling with group

March 25, 2020 By: Brittney Nelson

Your Mental Health Should Always Come First

When I first started college, the transition from high school was very rough for me. Going from a small class size and living at home to being surrounded by thousands of students without any help from my parents was a huge shock. After struggling for multiple semesters, I decided to put myself first. These are a few things I’ve learned on this road to self-discovery.

Topics: Student life

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 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

Brittney Nelson in the Zachry Engineering Education Complex.

January 1, 2020 By: Brittney Nelson

Representation Matters

Representation matters. Here blogger Brittney Nelson shares her personal story and struggles as a minority engineering student, her path to success, and a call for change.

Topics: 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

View of Olsen Field from the First Base stands with players lined up during National Anthem.

December 4, 2019 By: Danielle Yarbrough

5 Things to Experience in Bryan/College Station Before You Graduate

I think it is safe to say that College Station may not be known as the most exciting place to live outside of the Texas A&M campus. A lot of people actually end up going out of town to go do something fun, even for a day trip. But, over the years that I’ve lived here as a student, I’ve discovered a lot of places and activities that really are unique to this area and are so worth doing while here! Here are 5 of those things that I think are musts if you live in the B/CS area for any amount of time.

Topics: Student life

November 27, 2019 By: Guest Blogger

Small Things That Can Make Someone’s Day Great

My first few months at Texas A&M were not the most exciting times of my life. I tried everything I could think of to make my college experience as great as it could be. From being overly involved in a myriad of activities to ensuring my studies were up to speed, something was really lacking. It wasn’t until later in my sophomore year that I decided to slow things down and focus on what truly did matter to me. It wasn’t trying to get poster-child grades or doing the most with my time, but rather leaving an impact on each person I interacted with every day.

Topics: Student life

The Best Brunch You'll Ever Make in College

November 20, 2019 By: Phoebe Ho-Stone

Ingenium Vlog: The best brunch you’ll ever make in college

Watch Phoebe’s vlog where she and a couple of special guests whip up the best brunch you’ll ever make in college!

Topics: Future Students, Student life, Video, Vlog

November 6, 2019 By: Michael Weidman

Three Tips to Help in Transitioning from College to a First Job

I expect most engineering students have had at least some internship experience or a summer job. If you haven’t had a job, here are three tips to help in the big transition.

Topics: 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

Joel Sam and the MSEN Ambassador leaders

September 11, 2019 By: Joel Sam

Starting an Organization from Scratch

My friend and I started an organization for recruiting students to the Materials Science and Engineering department. I learned a lot about how to lead a student organization and common challenges faced in leadership. Here are four key suggestions for anyone looking to start a student organization.

Topics: Student life

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

Juan Cardenas with other fish camp counselors

July 17, 2019 By: Juan Cardenas

Life at Texas A&M: Beyond Engineering

Ultimately, the education and technical background that my classes have given me is very important and a crucial part of being an engineer. But I believe my extracurricular involvement has defined my college life and has truly molded me.

Topics: Student life

Camp counselors pose in various ways on steps in the same blue shirts.

July 3, 2019 By: Danielle Yarbrough

What do summer camp and engineering have in common?

Does my job at summer camp have anything to do with engineering, you may ask? Well, it may not directly have anything to do with it, but this job taught me how to bring life into perspective and how engineering fits into my life in a broader sense. I learned three important lessons

Topics: Student life

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

May 8, 2019 By: Michael Weidman

Graduation, Your Family, and You

Since the semester began, every senior has been counting down to graduation. But what will that big day be like?

Topics: Student life

Abbey with her friends in the Zachry Leadership Program during their last retreat.

April 24, 2019 By: Abbey Phillips

Thoughts from a Senior in Transition: Part 1

Being a senior in transition is harder than it sounds. Blogger Abbey Phillips gives some impactful advice on what to do for those about to enter the real world.

Topics: Student life

Anna as a member of Class Agents

April 10, 2019 By: Anna Church

5 Things I’ve Learned from Over Involvement

Anna Church shares her advice on getting involved in organizations at Texas A&M and how to avoid over involvement.

Topics: Student life

March 27, 2019 By: Phoebe Ho-Stone

Defying the “Engineering Stereotype”

Many times during my college career I have heard the phrase “Engineers aren’t creative.” It is assumed that we engineers are purely left-brained thinkers because our work requires an analytical, logical approach. However, based on my experience as an Aggie engineering student, I beg to differ.

Topics: Student life

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

January 2, 2019 By: Luis Moreno

Engineering & Student Senate: 3 Ways They Overlap

I can remember the first day I became a student senator like it was yesterday. I was blissfully taking my evening nap in my room when suddenly, a text wakes me up to exciting news – I was elected as one of the nine student senators for the College of Engineering for the 70th session of Student Senate.

Topics: Student life

Michael running

November 21, 2018 By: Michael Weidman

Reaching Peak Performance

Staying active is a big component in being healthy, both mentally and physically. Even if it’s only once a week, getting your body moving will improve your focus and overall happiness.

Topics: Student life

Intramural Soccer group photo

November 7, 2018 By: Phoebe Ho-Stone

My Student Life Experience

The experiences that have impacted me the most during my time at Texas A&M are the extracurricular opportunities. The best part is, anyone can be involved at any capacity. Through my involvement with extracurricular activities, I have made long lasting friendship, worked toward success, dealt with failure, collaborated on teams, and learned how to follow and how to lead.

Topics: Student life

NSBE group in front of MSC

October 24, 2018 By: Brittney Nelson

My Home Away from Home

Ever since I have started college, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has been my safe haven. This organization has given me the opportunity to meet great people, strengthen my leadership skills, and build my future. On the days I wanted to throw in the towel and give up on engineering, NSBE reminded me that where I was, was where I was supposed to be.

Topics: Student life

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