"From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it"
-Marvin H. Mimms
1. Chivalry isn't dead.
Let me tell ya, Aggie boys were raised right. I honestly can't remember the last time I was forced to open a door myself. The men are complete gentlemen, and it's not uncommon for a boy to give up his seat on the bus for a girl.
2. Hands down, Reveille is the cutest mascot in all of college football.
Ags love her, T-Sips love to hate her. Miss Rev is the first lady of A&M. It might seem a little strange to worship a Collie, but how could you not admire her silky white coat and big brown eyes? With a balanced diet of cheese cubes, her royal highness is treated better than most of the students.
3. Maroon looks good on anyone and everyone.
Enough said...
4. Coffee, Coffee, Coffee.
As a college student, pulling all nighters becomes routine. With the majority of us suffering from a severe lack of sleep, caffeine is a must. The fact of the matter is you could cut me open this minute and find coffee pumping through my veins. We have Sweet Eugene's, Mugwalls, Lupa's, Harvest and, of course, Starbucks for those who are a creature of habit.
5. You don't have to choose between Greek or freak.
In comparison to other SEC schools, A&M has a very laid-back attitude when it comes to going Greek. Being in a sorority/fraternity isn't going to make or break you. If you do come to the conclusion Greek Life just isn't your cup of tea, you will have plenty of opportunities to meet people and have fun on your own terms.
6. It's OK to be Christian.
The Christian community at A&M truly is one of a kind. It's totally acceptable, encouraged even, to read your Bible in public. Us Aggies also have this cool little thing called Breakaway — a campus-wide night of worship hosted every Tuesday at Reed Arena.
7. In Sully we trust.
In Academic Plaza, stands the statue of one of A&M's former presidents, Lawrence Sullivan Ross. For good luck, Ags are told to put a penny on Sully before taking an exam. Rumor has it that Ross used to help students with their homework and only asked of a penny for their thoughts in return. We study our butts off, but sometimes you just have to toss a coin and hope for the best; Sully's got you!
8. Aggie couples are relationship goals.
I don't care if you pull the freaking Hope Diamond out of your pocket, if you don't get down on one knee under The Century Tree, my answer will be no.
9. Quick! Snap a pic!
From the Whoop Barn to the "Greetings from Aggieland" wall, College Station makes for the perfect backdrop of any Instagram post.
10. We all have one goal in common and that is to earn our very own Aggie ring.
This shiny piece of gold is key to unlocking the Aggie network. A&M alumni have a reputation of looking out for their own and an Aggie ring screams, "I'm one of y'all, please hire me!"
11. Aggie Football
Midnight Yell, The 12th Man and Kyle Field, oh my!
12. We're happy as can be.
Texas A&M has repeatedly been voted the happiest campus in the nation. We aren't afraid to approach a total stranger and give them a friendly "Howdy!" There's room for everyone in the Aggie family.
Thanks & gig 'em!
