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Welcome to the Ask an Aggie Podcast where we are exploring the ins and outs of college life here in Aggieland. We want you to have the best college experience you can. So listen in as we dive into relevant topics that will help you navigate this new and exciting stage of life. Have a question? Go to askanaggie.com


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Find a Hobby!

Ask an AggieJul 20, 2022

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Find a Hobby!

Find a Hobby!

So when you're not in school or studying for classes, what do you do? We discuss this with Matt Reed '24 this week. It is important to have a hobby, and if you don't already have one, there are plenty you can pick up freshman year!

Jul 20, 202215:36
Worship

Worship

What is worship? Is it as simple as singing in the pews on Sunday morning? In this episode we have Maddy Moody '24 on to discuss how and where you can worship! 

Jul 06, 202223:00
Money Saving in College (tips & tricks)

Money Saving in College (tips & tricks)

Money becomes a hot topic in college. It seems like almost nobody has it, and everyone stresses about it! This week we have Julianna Cook '23 on to talk about how you can STILL HAVE FUN WHILE ON A BUDGET! 

Jun 29, 202219:23
Fun Classes & College Jobs

Fun Classes & College Jobs

This week we are discussing the greatness that is a Kine199 course. We have Pierce Newcomb '24 on to discuss his favorite classes, what the rec is like, and additionally we discuss his job & how awesome that is. 

Jun 22, 202217:51
Questions FROM a Freshman

Questions FROM a Freshman

This week on Ask An Aggie, we have Cole Moody '26 ask US questions about life in college. This is a unique perspective about college life from someone who has yet to experience it. We explore snacks, sports passes, and skipping classes.

Jun 15, 202222:03
Finding Community in College

Finding Community in College

What even is 'Community'? We hear it thrown around ALL THE TIME, but what does it really mean to find community? Hayden Gilliam '23 and Ame Morgan '24 discuss 4 things you should look for in Community! 

Jun 08, 202220:00
Dorm Livin' (& not dorm livin')

Dorm Livin' (& not dorm livin')

This episode we have Caroline Inzone Class of '24 to talk about her experiences with Dorm Life! We also explore other areas to live such as Apartments if you are not living in a dorm. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow us on Instagram @AskAnAggie_Podcast

Jun 01, 202217:17
Food in College Station

Food in College Station

This week on ask an aggie, we have Hammy Cornejo class of '24 talk about food in College Station. There are a lot of places to eat around here, and luckily for us Ame has broken them down into categories as we discuss the importance of good food and good friends. 

May 25, 202222:00
Season Three Trailer

Season Three Trailer

We are so excited for this summer! This episode is an intro episode where we get to talk about how this summer is going to go! The first Episode releases May 25th, 2022! 

May 18, 202204:26
10 Things NOT to do at A&M

10 Things NOT to do at A&M

Listen in so you know what you should NOT do during your time at A&M.

Jun 28, 202114:06
What should I expect from my NSC?

What should I expect from my NSC?

We get a lot of questions about New Student Conferences. So we sat down with Connor, who just went to his, so we can let you know what to expect.

Jun 18, 202108:55
Changing Your Major

Changing Your Major

This is a hot topic for college students. We all want to know when and why we should change our major, so we discussed just that.

Jun 14, 202111:06
Meal Plans

Meal Plans

Today, we discuss meal plans at Texas A&M. They can be confusing, so we wanted to give you our best tips on how to choose and manage yours.

Jun 07, 202112:17
Traditions with Vice President of Tradition Enrichment Mike Rivera

Traditions with Vice President of Tradition Enrichment Mike Rivera

We sat down with Mike Rivera, Vice President of Tradition Enrichment, to talk about one of the most important things at A&M, the traditions. Mike offers valuable insight to the Aggie traditions and why they are important to our university.

Aug 17, 202022:55
Our Purpose

Our Purpose

In this episode, we discuss why we started the Ask an Aggie Podcast. We serve a deeper purpose than just offering advice and we want to share with everyone what we believe.

firstcollege.org

Aug 14, 202012:26
How to Choose a Church

How to Choose a Church

We believe that joining a local church is the best decision you can make in college. So we sat down with Wes Wilkinson, college pastor at Central Church, to find out how you should go about finding a church.

Aug 10, 202030:49
Move-In Day

Move-In Day

Move-In Day is coming up! We wanted to offer you as much advice as possible to handle this stressful day.

Aug 07, 202016:60
FLOs

FLOs

Freshman Leadership Organizations. What are they? How do you join? Why should you join? We sat down with a former FLO director to answer all your questions about FLOs.

flac.tamu.edu

Aug 06, 202017:54
Tips From a College Professor

Tips From a College Professor

Today, we have some valuable input from Dr. Jeff Tomberlin, Professor and Program Director for the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program.

Aug 04, 202013:16
First Generation College Student

First Generation College Student

We brought Jandro back to the studio to talk about his experience as a first generation college student. Listen in to here a unique perspective and insights on how to succeed as a first gen student.

Jul 31, 202014:53
Breakaway with Executive Director Timothy Ateek
Jul 29, 202013:48
Sororities

Sororities

We sat down with Kellee Scheer to discuss her experience with sorority life and recruitment!

Jul 27, 202015:31
Study Spots

Study Spots

We sat down with Kellee Scheer to discuss the best study spots on campus.

Jul 27, 202014:38
Our Biggest Mistakes in College

Our Biggest Mistakes in College

Jordan and Asher discuss their biggest mistakes in college.

Jul 22, 202007:26
Tips from a Recent Graduate

Tips from a Recent Graduate

We sat down 2020 grad Hunter Merriman and asked him about his college experience. Hunter gave us insight into academic and personal success in college.

Jul 20, 202018:06
What about Blinn?

What about Blinn?

We sat down and talked to Jandro Luis about his experience at Blinn and his transition into Texas A&M.

Jul 16, 202012:50
Jobs in College

Jobs in College

We discuss if you should get a job in college, how to get one, and which we would recommend.

Jul 15, 202012:23
Just Finished Freshman Year

Just Finished Freshman Year

We sat down with two students who just finished their freshman year at Texas A&M. Ashley and Allison are also both orientation leaders for A&M. They give great insight into what to expect and what their experiences were like.

Jul 02, 202022:05
Study Abroad

Study Abroad

We brought Aaron Macias back to the studio to talk to us about his experience with studying abroad and why you should consider it.

Jun 30, 202010:18
Best Restaurants in B/CS

Best Restaurants in B/CS

We’ve gotten this question multiple times already. People want to know where to eat. So we broke this thing down into categories and talk about the best restaurants in Bryan - College Station.

Jun 26, 202016:55
Mental Health: The Number One Issue Facing College Students

Mental Health: The Number One Issue Facing College Students

Today, we address the serious issue of mental health. Jordan interviews Asher and our friend Aaron Macias about their experiences with mental illness and the resources at A&M for mental health. If you are struggling with mental health, we highly encourage you to check out https://caps.tamu.edu/

Jun 24, 202021:18
The Corps of Cadets

The Corps of Cadets

In today’s episode, we interview Ramsay Smith, a recent graduate and alumnus of the Aggie Corps of Cadets. He shares knowledge and advice for students in the corps and for those of us who just don’t know much about it.

Jun 23, 202018:25
Tips from a Married Couple

Tips from a Married Couple

Today, Asher interviews Jordan and his wife, Carlin. Dating is a hot topic around college students, so today, we get some advice from a couple who has reached the goal of dating: marriage.

Jun 19, 202008:24
Out of State Students

Out of State Students

Today we interview Cooper May, an Aggie from Alexandria, VA. Listen in if you are an out-of-stater looking for advice on how to handle this big move.

Jun 18, 202011:56
Day in the Life of an Aggie

Day in the Life of an Aggie

Ever wondered what a day on campus at A&M is like? Today, we talk about all you can expect to do on a normal day.

Jun 16, 202014:33
What if I don't know what I want to do?

What if I don't know what I want to do?

We've been wondering what we are going to do when we grow up since we were kids. With college starting, there seems to be a lot of pressure to have that figured out. Today, we talk about how to handle this important question.

Jun 12, 202010:45
Viewer Question: Dealing With Independence

Viewer Question: Dealing With Independence

Today we answer our first viewer question. We discuss the independence of college and how to stay grounded academically and spiritually.

Jun 10, 202015:30
Roommates

Roommates

Today, we talk all about roommates: how to choose them & how to deal with them.

Jun 08, 202012:23
The Great Debate: Layne's vs. Cane's

The Great Debate: Layne's vs. Cane's

Today we handle one of the most important questions in College Station: Layne's or Cane's?

Jun 05, 202007:32
Am I ready for college?

Am I ready for college?

In this episode, we ask Jordan what it means to be ready for college. We discuss what to do to get ready and if it is okay to not be ready.

Jun 03, 202010:08
How is college different than high school?

How is college different than high school?

College is different from high school, but it's also way better. In this episode, we ask a current Texas A&M student what has been different in college and how he handled the changes.

Jun 01, 202014:18
Trailer

Trailer

Welcome to the Ask an Aggie Podcast!

May 20, 202002:15