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Discover endless opportunities to get involved on campus through the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M! From student clubs and organizations to volunteer opportunities and leadership programs, there's something for everyone. Hear from students, university leadership, faculty, staff and the Bryan/College Station community. Get ready to dive in, make your mark, and embrace the Aggie Spirit!

  1. 1D AGO

    S2E19: Aggies Are Never Alone: Mental Health with Student Assistance Services

    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 resources that exist to help them through it.  SAS serves as a landing place for Aggies who may need a hand up, but aren't sure where to turn. Think of them as problem solvers who help make a university of 80,000 feel a little smaller, whether you're dealing with financial stress, relationship struggles, academic overwhelm, or something you can't quite put into words yet. The team breaks down the real signs that it might be time to reach out, tackles the stigma that keeps too many students suffering in silence, and explains what actually happens when you walk through their door for the first time & more. It's okay to not be okay, and SAS is here to help you figure out the next step. Want to reach SAS? Visit Suite 209 in the Student Services Building, call (979) 845-3113, email studentlife@tamu.edu, or submit a Tell Somebody report at tellsomebody.tamu.edu. Get ready to dive in, make your mark and embrace the Aggie Spirit! To learn more about how you can create your Aggie experience, visit our website and follow us on social media @tamudsa.

    25 min

  2. APR 23

    S2E18: The Official Voice of Students in Aggieland

    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 the student organization that is the official voice of students in Aggieland.  Each guest shares how they've been able to connect with Aggies from all walks of life, grow their skills in unexpected ways and gain new perspectives through eye opening moments where they felt both pride and responsibility when representing their fellow students.  Some of the game-changing experiences they've been able to participate in since joining include advocating for Aggies in College Station City Hall, bringing awareness to affordability issues for college students, and organizing the largest Student Government conference in the nation.   Tune in to hear more from Mazie, Carys and Natalie on just how much your voice really matters in shaping the future of Texas A&M. Get ready to dive in, make your mark and embrace the Aggie Spirit! To learn more about how you can create your Aggie experience, visit our website and follow us on social media @tamudsa.

    30 min

  3. APR 9

    S2E17: Carrying Aggie Traditions Forward @ Texas A&M

    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, Vice Chair of the Traditions Council, and Tomas Heredia, 2026 Muster Chair, each found their own path into the world of Aggie traditions. From their first moments as Aggies to stepping into student leadership roles dedicated to preserving what makes this university unlike any other, their stories are a testament to the power of showing up and getting involved. At the center of it all are Silver Taps and Muster — two of the most solemn and sacred traditions in Aggieland. Ceremonies honoring Aggies we have lost and moments where the Aggie spirit is felt most deeply. Behind beloved Texas A&M traditions like Silver Taps and Muster are dedicated students like Hailey, Truett, and Tomas who work year round to make these events happen with the care and reverence they deserve. Watch the full episode to hear their stories and if you've never attended an Aggie tradition before,  this episode will help you find your own 'why' to get involved. Get ready to dive in, make your mark and embrace the Aggie Spirit! To learn more about how you can create your Aggie experience, visit our website and follow us on social media @tamudsa.

    30 min

  4. MAR 26

    S2E16: Landing Summer Internships @ Texas A&M

    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 get a full-time job offer at your next internship, Amarette is here to remind you that the internship you need is more attainable than you think. Watch the full episode to find out: Why the pressure you're feeling is completely normal — and how to shake it What you should actually be doing to prepare  The resources available to you as an Aggie that you might not even know exist The Texas A&M Career Center is in your corner, and this episode is proof. Don't miss the inspiring success story and the one piece of career advice every Aggie needs to hear. 👇 Get ready to dive in, make your mark and embrace the Aggie Spirit! To learn more about how you can create your Aggie experience, visit our website and follow us on social media @tamudsa.

    29 min

  5. MAR 19

    S2E15: Ideas Worth Spreading: TEDxTAMU

    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), and Logan Baker (Director of Marketing) — a few of the students behind TEDxTAMU, an independently organized TED event bringing world-class ideas and local voices to the Bryan-College Station community. They pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to bring ideas worth spreading to life: curating speakers, building a community, and creating moments that give you chills.  From talks on optimism and resilience to this year's theme of "finding meaning in the chaos," these student leaders share how the ideas they've encountered through TEDxTAMU have changed the way they think, approach challenges, and show up in their own lives, and why you won't want to miss what's coming to the stage on March 29th. Learn more about TEDxTAMU and their upcoming conference here: https://www.tedxtamu.org/ Get ready to dive in, make your mark and embrace the Aggie Spirit! To learn more about how you can create your Aggie experience, visit our website and follow us on social media @tamudsa.

    30 min

  6. FEB 27

    S2E14: Student Research at an R1 University: Inside Student Research Week at Texas A&M

    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 in the nation.  As an R1 research institution, Texas A&M students don't only get to benefit from this designation, they get to contribute to it and SRW is proof of that. From biomedical labs to public health fieldwork & nearly every other discipline you can imagine, these students aren't just studying the world, they're actively working to change it. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or someone new to presenting who doesn't think their work is "ready yet" this episode is for you. Spoiler: it is ready, and there's nothing to lose by showing up. Any Aggie can participate in Student Research Week and gain valuable skills along the way. Student Research Week 2026 runs March 16–20. Abstracts are due March 3rd. Our pro-tip? Even if you aren't presenting this year, stop by to see all the cutting-edge research going on around you, you might be amazed at what you find! Learn more here: https://srw.tamu.edu  Get ready to dive in, make your mark and embrace the Aggie Spirit! To learn more about how you can create your Aggie experience, visit our website and follow us on social media @tamudsa.

    30 min

  7. FEB 19

    S2E13: How International Students Find Home @ Texas A&M

    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 Texas A&M… the challenges, the community and everything in between.  They share their own experiences about how ISA has helped them grow and connect, what keeps them showing up and why the organization matters not just for international students, but for the entire Aggie community. We also get an inside look at the upcoming events of International Student Week, what goes into planning it, what to expect and how you can be part of it. Get ready to dive in, make your mark and embrace the Aggie Spirit! To learn more about how you can create your Aggie experience, visit our website and follow us on social media @tamudsa.

    32 min

  8. FEB 5

    S2E12: Aggies Leading in National Affairs with MSC SCONA

    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 leaders in Aggieland! Whether you're passionate about foreign policy, economics, or simply want to make your mark on the world stage, this episode of On Air with Student Affairs reveals how SCONA helps Aggies find their place at Texas A&M while preparing them for tomorrow's global challenges. Host Elizabeth Drake sits down with Caroline McCall, MSC SCONA Chair, Jade Williams, Vice Chair of Communications, and Dang Pham, U.S. Army War College Liaison, to explore how this one of a kind conference prepares Aggies to lead in national affairs.  Discover what goes into planning a conference of this magnitude, learn how you can get involved, and hear firsthand how MSC SCONA has shaped these students' Aggie experiences. Learn more here: https://scona.tamu.edu/ Get ready to dive in, make your mark and embrace the Aggie Spirit! To learn more about how you can create your Aggie experience, visit our website and follow us on social media @tamudsa.

    33 min
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Discover endless opportunities to get involved on campus through the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M! From student clubs and organizations to volunteer opportunities and leadership programs, there's something for everyone. Hear from students, university leadership, faculty, staff and the Bryan/College Station community. Get ready to dive in, make your mark, and embrace the Aggie Spirit!

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  • Creator
    Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
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