On Air With Student Affairs

Before coming to Texas A&M, Tulsi Parikh thought that leadership looked like all eyes on you. A few semesters into being a Maroon Coat, she describes leadership differently, as service to others and what you do when no one's looking. On this episode of On Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake talks with fellow Maroon Coats for a discussion about how serving as student ambassadors...

No Aggie stands alone. Not the student who is struggling, or the friend who isn't sure how they can help.    As part of the ongoing conversation about suicide awareness and prevention at Texas A&M University, this episode is a reminder that Aggieland stands together through good times and tough times, with a network of care, support and resources available year round.   On this episode of...

You don't have to have a perfect resume to make a career fair worth your time! This episode makes the case for showing up to career fairs early and often as the best way to get in reps talking to recruiters and build confidence as you seek internships and jobs.  Get all the insider advice from Nathan Lam and Tess Corrales, Aggie student leaders who help run the largest career fairs on campus,...

Welcome to Aggieland! It's your first six weeks of college and one of the most exciting times in life. However, finding your groove might not happen all at once. For most new Aggies, it can come with some uncertainty and growing pains — and this episode helps put words to that. Host Elizabeth Drake sits down with an RA, a case manager, and a Student Life staffer who work with new students eve...

Freshman year at Texas A&M comes with a lot of firsts — and for many Aggies, applying to a Freshman Leadership Organization (FLO) is one of the biggest.  In this episode, host Elizabeth Drake sit down with Jacob and Sarah, former FLO members turned student leaders, to break down what FLOs are and what its like to get through recruitment. Jacob and Sarah share their own FLO journeys, offer real...

Welcome to life in the Residence Halls of Texas A&M University! On this episode of On Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake sits down with three Resident Advisors — Mary Clare, Lechner Hall RA, Kacy, Walton Hall RA, and Adoriam, Underwood Hall RA — to tell all about what res hall life actually looks like. They get into what they wish they knew about move-in and their first day in thei...

Howdy Week is Texas A&M's official welcome! An exciting week before fall classes start where events happen in every corner of campus. This episode covers everything you need to know heading into the week: how to pick which events you should go to, making friends without knowing anyone yet, and why the connections you make during Howdy Week can end up shaping your whole semester — and beyo...

This episode of On Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake sits down with student Fish Camp directors Adrian, Adam and Marisa to ask the question — why Fish Camp? Fish Camp is an extended orientation program that welcomes incoming freshman to Texas A&M. A loved Aggie tradition designed to help new students take down any nervous barriers about starting college, Fish Camp’s goal is to eas...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and this episode, we're here to remind you that no Aggie has to struggle alone. There is a network of support and care here at Texas A&M.   Host Elizabeth Drake sits down with the Student Assistance Services (SAS) team inside Texas A&M's Student Life for an honest conversation about the mental health challenges college students face and the...

Mazie, Carys and Natalie all found meaningful involvement through SGA that they never could have expected coming into Texas A&M. Since joining, they can't imagine their Aggie experience without it. On this episode of On Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake sits down with three student leaders from Texas A&M's Student Government Association to pull back the curtain on th...

Aggie traditions are more than events on a calendar, they connect a community that spans generations.  In this episode of On Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake sits down with three seniors who didn't just participate in Texas A&M traditions, but found a personal connection and a place to carry that forward. Hailey Hofstetter, Chair of the TAMU Traditions Council, Truett Marrs,...

Looking for a summer internship? Don't stress, we've got you covered with everything you need to know about landing one!  In this episode of On Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake sits down with Amarette Renieri, Assistant Managing Director of Mays Undergraduate Career Services at the Texas A&M Career Center. Whether you're applying for the first time or looking to ge...

What if one talk could change the way you see the world? That's the idea behind TEDxTAMU and the events they organize at Texas A&M— and in this episode of On Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake sits down with the student leaders running one of the most unique student-led conferences on campus.  Meet Shail Pateder (Executive Director), Hitansh Mendiratta (Director of Operations)...

What happens when thousands of Aggies bring their research into one room for a week? Innovation, inspiration and career transformation. In this episode of On Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake sits down with the student committee behind Texas A&M's Student Research Week (SRW) to talk about student research happening on campus and what makes this symposium unlike anything else...

Leaving home to study in a new country is no small thing, and for thousands of students at Texas A&M, the International Student Association is an organization that helps make it all feel a little more like home. In this episode, we sit down with ISA President Khoa Ly, former ISA President Lakshya Vason, and former ISA officer Dua Ahmed to talk about the international student experience at Texa...

What does it take to bring together students from across the nation to tackle some of the world's most pressing issues?  MSC SCONA, the oldest registered student organization in the Memorial Student Center, puts on one of the largest annual student-run conferences of its kind, doing just that right here at Texas A&M. 🎙️ Tune in to hear how MSC SCONA is empowering the next generation of le...

Finding the right student organization can transform your entire college experience... and maybe even your future.  In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Thompson from TAMU Fencing, and Raelyn Raygosa from Aggie Habitat for Humanity to hear how getting involved changed everything for them at Texas A&M. Discover how these Aggies found their people, pursued their passions, and created memorie...

Meet the Aggie Wranglers, the student org with high flyin', death defyin' Aggie spirit!  What started as a small group of students in a bible study at Texas A&M who performed at the Texas State Fair in 1984, has now grown into a new tradition. In the 40 years since, the Wranglers have displayed their love for Texas A&M through country western dance and bring thrilling performance...

Feeling like you're not smart enough to be at Texas A&M? Drowning in finals prep with no idea where to start? Not sure if you're on track academically? You're not alone — and there's a secret weapon on campus designed just for you. Meet the Academic Peer Mentors (APMs), your fellow Aggies who've walked in your shoes and are here to help you succeed. In this episode, we...

For students who love to sing, that passion doesn't have to stop once you get to college.  Joining a choral ensemble at Texas A&M offers the chance to continue that passion while discovering an amazing community along the way. And you don't have to be a music major, either. It's about connecting with fellow singers, growing as an artist, and finding your place through music. In...

In this heartwarming episode of On-Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake sits down with Hailey and Trinity from Patriot Paws of Aggieland to discuss the incredible work this student organization is doing to serve veterans in need. Patriot Paws offers Texas A&M students a truly unique opportunity: the chance to raise and train service dogs for disabled American veterans at absolutely n...

You might recognize Maroon Out by it's trademark t-shirt, but it goes beyond that. With a mission to unite Aggieland with school spirit — and maroon,  Texas A&M's beloved tradition has been unifying the 12th man since 1998. This episode learn about all things Maroon Out, includng the organization's legendary origin story. When founder Kyle Valentine wanted to create a sea of mar...

Sometimes part of the journey in college can include figuring out what comes next after your "plan a" doesn't go to plan.  Maybe that means you didn't get into a student organization or sorority or fraternity that you were really excited about, or maybe you weren't selected for an internship that felt like the perfect fit for your resume. It's always tough navigating...

This episode is your essential guide to navigating apartment life as an Aggie!  Join host Gina Oliveraz as she sits down with the team from Student Life's Off Campus Student Services (OCSS) to discuss everything you need to know about being independent, responsible, and connected while living in an apartment. Whether you're figuring out roommate dynamics, trying to stay plugged into camp...

Ags, it's time to talk about all things Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs through Rec Sports at Texas A&M.  Did you know... 14,000 students participate in Intramural Sports? Or that over 100,000 miles were traveled last year and 21 national championship titles were brought home last year by Sport Clubs, just to name a few fun facts.   With 75 different offerings between Intramural Sports...