Welcome to the family!
As a part of this incredible family there's some things you should know. For starters we are just that, a family. There's something about that first step you take onto our campus. Be it the friendly people who wave or the sweet gentlemen who always hold doors for not just ladies but anyone on campus. This will become something that over the years you'll learn to never take for granted. Stephenville in general has residents who are quick to help each other and be kind to one another. Tarleton is the same way. We're like our own little community that comes together in times of need.
It's one thing to bleed but a totally different thing to bleed purple. Tarleton stays alive by its spirit. This comes from students who truly bleed purple. Tarleton's students not only know its traditions but they truly love and believe in them. It's as simple as proudly wearing your purple on purple Thursday's, or singing along to Duck Camp songs.
Traditions. Traditions are kinda our thing. I seriously can't list them all out (that's a whole other article) but they mean so much to us. My biggest advice would be to give everything a try. Experience to the max your duck camp, T-week, founders week, and homecoming. TSU has so much history and tradition for you to soak up and learn. There's a lot to experience but if you give it your all you'll truly see how amazing this university is.
Connect with the people you first meet. The reason Tarleton sets up all of these different things is for you to be able to meet people. Whether you chose to admit it or not, coming to school can be scar. Either you don't know anyone or you only know a few people. TSU does everything they can to present you with the opportunity to meet new people to walk beside you through your new and exciting journey!
You have so many things to take pride in. For starters you get to attend Texas' best kept secret. Like I said before you're joining a humongous family. Your peers have been planning for the day you start your journey for quite sometime now and are excited to help you out along the way. If you haven't already you get to meet our incredible Momma T!
Lastly...the poo. I completely understand those of you who are totally freaked out by them. I was right there with you when I first met them. However let me tell ya, they grow on you. You start to take in the fact of just how cool they are. The fact that they are the oldest spirit organization in Texas and are actually pretty cool. Basically give them a shot and trust me, one day you'll be doing something crazy for a poo sign.
Have a great year and welcome class of 2020!
