On Air With Student Affairs

S2E20: Fish Camp 101

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 ease the transition into life in Aggieland. Over the course of three days the summer before fall semester, campers find themselves letting their guard down in an experience like no other to learn about traditions, core values and campus resources available to them at Texas A&M. Before the three days is up, new students make lasting connections and friendships that extend well-beyond their time at Fish Camp. This conversation covers what attending Fish Camp is really like and as Adrian, Adam and Marissa put it — there is something at Fish Camp for everyone! Learn more about Fish Camp: https://fishcamp.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 [https://studentaffairs.tamu.edu/create-your-aggie-experience/] and follow us on social media @tamudsa [https://www.instagram.com/tamudsa/].

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 [https://studentaffairs.tamu.edu/create-your-aggie-experience/] and follow us on social media @tamudsa [https://www.instagram.com/tamudsa/].

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 [https://studentaffairs.tamu.edu/create-your-aggie-experience/] and follow us on social media @tamudsa [https://www.instagram.com/tamudsa/].

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 [https://studentaffairs.tamu.edu/create-your-aggie-experience/] and follow us on social media @tamudsa [https://www.instagram.com/tamudsa/].

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 [https://studentaffairs.tamu.edu/create-your-aggie-experience/] and follow us on social media @tamudsa [https://www.instagram.com/tamudsa/].