At Texas A&M, we're all about tradition. And what's an Aggie's first tradition? Fish Camp! Whether you were Blue, Green, Purple, Lime or whatever other color, chances are you had an awesome couple of days at the all-famous Lakeview.
1. You went to camp with high school friends and you all got put in different colors
Lol. This is just one of those fun ways Texas A&M shows you how much everyone at this school absolutely rocks. You don't need your high school best friends to have a great time because you made tons of new friends and had the best/ most funny counselors who always wanted to talk to you.
2. You didn't understand your camp chant, but you lost your voice from screaming it so loud
You yelled random words, animals, and hit lines from YouTube videos. It probably had a terrible tune and an awkward stomp in the middle. You thought it was awesome. You screamed it so loud that you had to drink packets of honey along with the counselors to get your voice back.
3. You could be as weird as you wanted at camp because no matter what, the counselors were always weirder
They had no shame during skits, dance parties, or really ever. They got you to scream odd things and make friends you never imagined having. They were always up for an impromptu dance party that accompanied hit moves they really hadn't perfected. Your parents are still unsure why they left you with them...
4. You have a new appreciation for colored hair and facial piercings
Because nothing says "Welcome to Texas A&M," better than a new nose ring and corn rows. You are unsure if this is the official style of the university, but you don't care because it looks awesome, and you want to be apart of it.
5. Iceberry Blue is now your favorite drink
You don't know the amount of sugar put into the blue liquid Heaven served in the Lakeview Cafeteria, but you do know that it's a life changer. Although, you still wonder why your counselors filled four empty Cheeto bins with the drink to take back to school.
6. You call two upperclassmen that you met three days ago "Mom" and "Dad"
Although you only met these two individuals hours ago, they have quickly become an integral part of your Texas A&M experience. Your Discussion Group Parents will now and forever be referred to as "Mom" and "Dad."
7. You thought all of your counselors were dating
Your DG Mom and Dad have unremarkable chemistry. Maybe it was from spending the whole second semester and summer together, but maybe (just maybe) it's because they're dating. Also they would make such a cute couple.
8. The friends you made at fish camp are still your friends at school
Fish Camp doesn't end when you leave Lakeview, and it definitely doesn't end after the first week of school. The friends you make at Fish Camp become future best friends, roommates, and study buddies. Y'all will always share the love for Fish Camp and your color (which is STILL better than everyone else's).
9. You love Texas A&M a lot more than you already did (even if it was a lot, a lot)
Fish Camp showed you Texas A&M traditions in the form of funny skits, interactive lessons and memorable presentations. You experienced a Yell Practice in the pool, and sang Hullabaloo with 800 of your closest friends. You officially feel apart of the Aggie family and know that A&M was the best decision you ever made.
10. You want to go back and be a counselor
You had a great time at Fish Camp, but you know who also had a great time? The counselors! Because you can't be a freshman again, you totally want to apply to be Fish Camp counselor. These students were funny, welcoming and made your experience at Fish Camp one to remember, and you wan't to be apart of that for all future Aggies!
