Texas A & M University - College Station

I started my undergrad at A&M in 1995 and loved it, though I was immature and didn't study at all so I only stayed until 1997. I finished my degree at A&M Corpus and worked in IT for big oil for 5+ years before returning to A&M for a Masters in MIS.

My thoughts on my undergrad years as CS then MIS: The programs were challenging but I had at least 4 professors that barely spoke English, these were all mathematicians or programmers here for research, not teaching. The programs are what you make of them. If you challenge yourself and discuss the opportunities with your professor than you'll succeed and learn a great deal.

My thoughts on the Mays Business School and grad programs:

It can be challenging but it's pretty much impossible to fail as long as you put in some effort. The school and universities in general are trying to make themselves look good in rankings and this comes through in the classroom and the career centers. Again, if you put in the effort and set goals to challenge yourself then you'll do fine, learn a lot and get a good job.

My thoughts on culture and Aggieland: I was raised an Aggie so I love the traditions and the small town feel for college. The town has grown a lot since the 90's but is still a small town. I'm from Houston and San Antonio and still find plenty to do here. Also, it's less than 3 hours to Houston, Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio. The town and student are conservative and traditionally Christian but that hasn't stopped me from fitting in with both the country kids, the city kids, the hippies, etc. Though I don't get along with the Greek life stuff much. I am non-Christian and sit in the middle of the road politically and I've never had a problem meeting people, having interesting dialog, and generally having a good time.Everyone has their niche and this place isn't for everyone, same as UT, Texas Tech, or OU aren't for me. So good luck everyone, and keep an open mind when you come here and see the so-called closed minds of Aggieland.

2nd Year Male -- Class 2008

University Resource Use/ spending: A-, Useful Schoolwork: C

I came to A&M already loving A&M! Unfortunately, I joined the Corps of Cadets and did something called "majoring in the Corps"... I have not enjoyed being at school here yet and I have been here for over a year. Football games are great and thats about it. If you don't enjoy doing country dancing then be prepared to be spending alot of weekends doing nothing(and usually alone). The fact of A&M is that you will either fall in love with the culture of not and I didn't.

1st Year Male -- Class 2010

Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Innovation: F