Ask an Aggie
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Ask an AggieJul 20, 2022
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
10 Things NOT to do at A&M
Listen in so you know what you should NOT do during your time at A&M.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Move-In Day
Move-In Day is coming up! We wanted to offer you as much advice as possible to handle this stressful day.
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.
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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.
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.
Breakaway with Executive Director Timothy Ateek
Breakaway is an on-campus Bible Study on Texas A&M’s campus. It is truly one of the best things you can be involved in at A&M.
Sororities
We sat down with Kellee Scheer to discuss her experience with sorority life and recruitment!
Study Spots
We sat down with Kellee Scheer to discuss the best study spots on campus.
Our Biggest Mistakes in College
Jordan and Asher discuss their biggest mistakes in college.
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.
What about Blinn?
We sat down and talked to Jandro Luis about his experience at Blinn and his transition into Texas A&M.
Jobs in College
We discuss if you should get a job in college, how to get one, and which we would recommend.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roommates
Today, we talk all about roommates: how to choose them & how to deal with them.
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?
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.
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.
Trailer
Welcome to the Ask an Aggie Podcast!