Texas A & M University-College Station (TAMU) Campus

In this video I give y'all a tour of the heart of campus, Academic Plaza.

In this video you get to walk to class with me! Campus is pretty quiet early in the morning. It is usually at its busiest around the afternoon. Weekends when there are no football games are also pretty quiet, many people go home as they live a few hours away.

In this video, we go inside the Memorial Student Center (MSC) and walk around the main areas. The Hall of Honor is an indoor section of the MSC that is reserved for fellow Aggies that fought for our country. We also walk around the Flag Room, which is a sitting area or the "living room" of A&M and pass by the food court.

This is a look inside one of the buildings in the chemistry department. Princess describes what the major is like and the academic environment.

In this video we get to experience the Flag Room at the Memorial Student Center in action. The Flag Room is described as A&M's living room because it is a common area on campus. There is a piano available for anyone to play. This time we got to listen to classic Disney music!

Would you believe me if I told you I'm in two buildings at once? Well, technically I'm in the exact middle! Welcome to the skybridge that connects the Evans Library to the Annex! Living in Texas, we tend to avoid the heat/humidity as best we can and what better way to do that than to not even have to step outside when going from one building to the next? The Evans Library is home to TONS of books, computers, printers, even a Starbucks! The Annex is also a source for similar things, you can even check out calculators and other tools! Between these two buildings, you've got access to study rooms galore! One thing you won't struggle on this campus with is finding a study spot, you can plop down anywhere in these two buildings and get to studying! A little background for you from MyAggieNation: "The five-story library was built in 1968 and named in 1975 for Sterling C. Evans, class of 1921 and Board of Directors’ president from 1963 to 1964. The library absorbed the north east side of Cushing Memorial Library (1932), which now holds the university archives among other collections. The library’s sixth floor was added in 1979, and the entire library was renovated in 1998." Even Wikipedia has great information to add: "The library provides a number of services to support the teaching and research needs of Texas A&M students and faculty. The Evans Library Annex and the West Campus Library are open 24/5 to meet the needs of students who increasingly stay late to do research and reading for their classes, as well as work on projects. The Library Annex opens at 9:00 AM on Sunday and closes at 9:00 PM on Friday, while West Campus Library opens at 1:00 PM on Sunday and stays open until 5:00 PM on Friday. Wireless access is available in every library, and laptop computers and netbooks can be checked out for use inside or outside of the library." I love both of these buildings, especially in preparation for big exams! During finals week they set up boardgames, coloring stations, and even puppy-petting areas to be able to calm students down from the notorious stress and anxiety that big exams provide us with. Stop by Evans and the Annex to enjoy these amenities when you get the chance! You might even find it to be your home on campus!

One of the biggest traditions here at Texas A&M University is earning your Aggie Ring and participating in RING DAY! The Aggie Ring is not just any ring, "The Aggie Ring unites generations of the A&M family by connecting former students to each other and their alma mater. It stands as a milestone in every student's undergraduate career. The first Aggie Ring was cast in 1889. It was solid gold with the letters "AMC" intertwined, for Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, along with four diamonds, according to Texas A&M: The First 25 Years by Lyman Hardeman. One side of the ring symbolizes the seal of the State of Texas authorized by the constitution of 1845. The five-pointed star is encircled with a wreath of olive or laurel leaves symbolizing achievement and a desire for peace and Live oak leaves symbolizing the strength to fight. They are joined at the bottom by a circled ribbon to show the necessity of joining these two traits to accomplish one’s ambition to serve. The other side with its ancient cannon, saber, and rifle symbolizes that Texans fought for their land and are determined to defend their homeland. The saber stands for valor and confidence. The rifle and cannon are symbols of preparedness and defense. The crossed flags of the United States and Texas recognize the dual allegiance to nation and state." Here at Texas A&;M we strongly believe that Aggies lookout for other Aggies, and it is said that when you step into the "real world" with your Aggie Ring on your finger, you're bound to come across many other former students who share similar experiences with you. The world will suddenly become a lot smaller when you've got your Aggie Ring on! "From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it." Congratulations to my roommate, Elizabeth! Getting your Aggie Ring is a huge deal, and she definitely worked hard for this day!

Welcome to Kyle Field! Game days in College Station are magical. The Aggie spirit is SO real and so prevalent. Kyle Field holds over 102,000 guests and is easily one of the coolest locations at Texas A&M. Students never sit down at the games and are constantly looking to the yell leaders (our male cheerleaders) for yelling instructions. The student section at TAMU is unlike any other school and participating makes you so proud to be an Aggie!

Welcome to a private study room on the fourth floor of the Evans Library! This is a really quick and easy way for you to block out any distractions and focus on whatever you need to be preparing for right here on campus. The Evans Library as well as the entire Texas A&M University campus offers students free WiFi, so all you have to do is pull up a chair and pull out your laptop/books and get to work! Each little study space comes with a chair, a desk, and access to outlets for you to be able to charge your laptop/phone/whatever you need! You can ask for more information on how to schedule time in a study room at any information help desk on campus!

Hopefully y'all enjoyed the tour and found it informative! Aggies help each other out and I'm sure there's a place for you in our Aggie network.

From Rock Climbing to Pumping Iron, The student rec has all of your fitness needs!

Howdy, welcome to Aggieland! I am so excited to show you around Texas A&M University and teach you all about our traditions and life here at Texas A&M! I hope you enjoy and learn about A&M through these videos. Thanks and Gig 'em!

In this video I show part of the south side of campus and talk briefly about the corps of cadets and the school's history. Texas A&M University was founded in 1876 as Texas Agricultural and Mechanical college after the Morill Act of 1866. From to beginning of the school until 1965, Texas A&M was an all male, military school. After 1964, women were allowed to attend and in 1965, membership in the Corps of Cadets was voluntary. Now, the Corps is one of our many traditions and are considered "the guardians of tradition" at A&M. This is a brief history of this part of the school and of the corps of cadets. On the South side of campus, there is the Commons and several other dorms, Heldenfels Hall where math, chemistry, and biology lab classes are held, the University Center Garage, South Side Garage, and the golf course.

In this video I explore a full day in my life as a student at Texas A&M. I drop my girlfriend off at Mays Business School for an Honors interview, I run an eBay account so I print out and ship product, I meet my girlfriend at Wehner for ISTM 210, I go record at the creative room, we go to the GEM of CSTAT which is Aldi Grocery Store, we go to the rec center to workout, and we finish homework. WHEW. That was a lot. Texas A&M is unique in the sense that it offers seemingly infinite resources for its students. If you utilize resourcefulness, you can really take advantage of all this amazing school has to offer. Now come along as I take you through an average day in my life! Reach out if you have any questions :-)

Sorority row is located about 8 minutes from campus and is the home of female greek life. At Texas A&M most greek students will live in their prospective sorority houses their sophomore or junior year before moving to an apartment or house.

Welcome to the Academic Building and Plaza! There is a lot of history in both the building and its surroundings. From the luck of Sullivan Ross to the replica of the Liberty Bell, this area at TAMU is very important to campus. Students can attend class here, have a picnic on the grass, or even attend events that are held in the plaza.

At the center of Academic Plaza is the Academic Building! Enjoy the tour of this capital building look alike.

If you come to A&M for a tour you will be introduced to the Century Tree and the Academic building without a doubt. This is one of the most beautiful areas of campus and when it is sunny and nice is it a student favorite for spending time between classes.

In this video I give y'all a tour of the heart of campus, Academic Plaza.

Former Texas A&M University President Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross has been helping students survive finals week since 1891. This statue of "Sully" represents much more than just someone that once was in charge of the university, but an individual who truly cared about the students, and showcased the Aggie Spirit in many aspects of life. When you pass this statue, you'll notice stacks of pennies at the base. The tradition to put a "penny on Sully" is expressed because it was said that Ross would help students with their studies, when the students would ask how they could repay him, he would simply reply with, "A penny for your thoughts." If you ever need good luck before a big exam, Sully's got you! It's also said that Sully from the popular Pixar movie Monsters, Inc. was named after our very own Lawrence Sullivan Ross!

This is a look at the Academic Plaza. It is the center of main campus and served as inspiration for Disney Pixar's Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University! We have many Aggies that work at Pixar. Sully from Monsters, Inc was named after the university's president, Lawrence Sullivan Ross and The Academic Building was the inspiration for Monster University's Scare School!

College Station has a historical reputation of being boring. I don't agree with this. If everyone I know ALWAYS has schedules packed with social, campus, community and service events then it can't be too boring here. We don't have a fancy mall or plethora of entertainment options like a college located in the city would have. But we have a million places to eat, parks, tons of concerts, movie theaters and community events. Plus College Station is less than two hours to Waco and Austin and less than an hour 15 minutes to Houston. So, if you are ever truly bored it's easy to take a weekend road trip!!