My Student Life Experience

When I look back on my college years, I will remember what I learned in my classes — hopefully. But most of all, I will remember 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.

Phoebe speaking at SEC event — As a member of the Student Engineers’ Council, we get to set up and run the Engineering Career Fair. This is my career fair committee partner and I hosting the welcome social (an event that occurs the night before the career fair).

The reason why I enjoy extracurricular organizations is because you are surrounded by students who seek to make a difference. That motivates me and drives me to strive to do the same.

Phoebe with student organization — Freshman Reaching Excellence in Engineering (F.R.E.E) – The first organization I joined, where I met some amazing people and truly found a home at A&M my freshman year.

I can definitely say that since I came in as a freshman in the fall of 2015, and now being a senior in 2018, the student life here has impacted me and shaped me into who I am today.

From academic to professional, to social, the organizations that I am involved with on campus have truly provided me with a holistic college experience. My favorite aspect of being involved with various organizations on campus is explaining and inspiring someone else to pursue an extracurricular activity that I was passionate about. Sometimes people are simply unaware of these amazing opportunities that A&M offers.

Phoebe at career fair — Society of Petroleum Engineers – We hosted an incoming sophomore retreat, and it was a success! We had fun activities at the camp, and companies came to help students prepare for the career fair.

Phoebe with Maroon Coat student organization — As a Maroon Coat, we serve Texas A&M University through ambassadorship, creating meaningful relationships with donors and students.

Phoebe intramural soccer team — Being on an intramural soccer team – so fun!

I can definitely say that since I came in as a freshman in the fall of 2015, and now being a senior in 2018, the student life opportunities here have impacted me and shaped me into who I am today.

Students in dorm — When I was a resident adviser, I got to help new students feel welcome at A&M!

Group at Muster ceremony — As a Muster host, we had the honor of hosting families attending the Muster ceremony.

My “student life” advice to you, as a new student, would be:

Don’t be afraid to join an organization your freshman year. (MSC Open House is an event that occurs every semester where many A&M organizations set up a booth. You can walk around to talk to representatives and learn about what they do)
Failure will happen, and it is ok! That’s how you learn and grow. (I was rejected five times applying for positions within an organization that I am still in)
Feel free to expand your experiences and join organizations outside of your major/engineering.
A&M has over 1000 student organizations, and if you still feel that you haven’t found something for you….. you can create your own!

To summarize: the student organizations on campus embody A&M’s values of integrity, selfless service, leadership, respect, loyalty and excellence. Being involved on campus will broaden your experiences as a student and as a part of Texas A&M University.

There are many student organizations within the College of Engineering for you to get involved in. Find your place to get involved and find the perfect fit for you.

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