Student Life
Texas A&M University is one of the largest universities in the country and offers a breadth of amenities that only a diverse campus community can provide. As a Texas A&M University student, you will be immediately welcomed into the Aggie family. As a student in the Department of Agricultural Economics, you’ll be immersed in a tight-knit community of faculty, staff and students preparing to be the next generation of business leaders.
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Find Your Community
With more than 1,000 student groups, you are bound to find an organization to help you get connected. Visit Texas A&M’s Maroon Link to see a comprehensive list of current student groups and organizations that celebrate inclusion and support individuals from all backgrounds, encompassing the various characteristics all people in a welcoming academic environment. In the Department of Agricultural Economics, we have student organizations that will help achieve your fullest potential and develop you as a professional.
Agricultural Economics Honors Program
The Honors Program in the Department of Agricultural Economics offers an enhanced learning experience to qualified, academically-talented, and motivated students. In addition to developing at the professional level, students in the AGEC Honors Program have the opportunity to enrich their education through a scholastically-challenging curriculum and an inquiry-based learning process. Through participation in innovative co-curricular and leadership activities, you will have the opportunity to develop the problem-solving and critical thinking skills necessary for working in a global economy.
Visit their website: Undergraduate Honors Program
Agricultural Economics – Aggie REPS
Aggie REPS is a group of top-quality students who represent the Department of Agricultural Economics. These student representatives are trained on the correct procedure to represent the University and proper protocol for approaching high school students, counselors, and administrators. They present on behalf of the department and Texas A&M University to stakeholders and the local community. Students are selected as members of this elite group because of their leadership skills, presentation capabilities, commitment to the Aggie way of life, in addition to high academic success.
Visit their website: Aggie REPS
Agricultural Economics Society
The Agricultural Economics Society is a student organization that is not defined by a unique specialization. Agricultural Economics Society is an organization that embodies Agricultural Economics in its entirety. As the representative of the National Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA), Agricultural Economics Society has evolved to be a dynamic, active and all-inclusive student organization in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University.
Visit their Maroon Link website: Agricultural Economics Society
Financial Planning Student Association
The Financial Planning Student Association provides current students, who are pursuing a financial planning career, an opportunity to continue their learning outside of the classroom through guest speakers, attendance at special events and participation in national competitions. In the future, the Financial Planning Student Association hopes to provide free financial resources and counseling for the general student population.
Visit their website: financialplanning.tamu.edu
National Agri-Marketing Association
The Texas A&M University NAMA organization is an accredited student chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), an organization of professionals involved in marketing, sales, advertising, and public relations associated with agribusiness and our nation’s food and fiber industry. The student members learn firsthand from industry professionals the various career opportunities available in agribusiness.
Visit their Maroon Link website: NAMA
Professional Sales Student Association
The Professional Sales Student Association is to provide career and professional growth opportunities for those interested in sales. We are focused on developing qualified sales professionals that are easily recruited by reputable firms upon graduation. Our emphasis on professional development, proper networking practices, and creating mentorships with industry professionals will produce a lasting impact on students as they build their career.
Visit their Maroon Link website: Professional Sales Student Association
Society of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
The Society of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Organization aim to introduce students to career opportunities in the fields of finance, insurance, and real estate and related areas such as law, banking, and energy. We encourage our members to build professional relationships and network with industry professionals and employers.
Visit their Maroon Link website: Fire Club
Agricultural Economics Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) fosters academic, professional, and social connections among students and faculty. Graduate students are invited to engage in a variety of professional, service, and social events held year-round. Members contribute to committees that influence the department and university. Additionally, the GSA provides competitive travel scholarships and grants to support students attending professional meetings and conferences.
Learn More about the GSA
College Student Organizations
At the College-level, we have a variety of student clubs and organizations to help you connect with other like-minded students, including:
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences
- Texas A&M University Collegiate 4-H
- Texas A&M University Collegiate FFA
- Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, SACNAS
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Ambassadors
- Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society
Attend SKYP Lunches
SKYP (Students Know Your Professor) lunches are a way for our students and faculty to interact outside the classroom. Students and faculty are invited to eat a complimentary lunch and hear from sponsors who send representatives to talk about job and internship opportunities. The casual atmosphere allows both students and faculty a forum for discussion in a stress-free environment.
Dining and Housing
Many students choose to live on campus. There are also plenty of off-campus living options near campus in both Bryan and College Station. To learn more about housing options, the housing application process, visit the Visit the Residence Life page.
Attractions
You can experience more than 1,200 events throughout the year across campus, including touring Broadway shows, concerts, and ceremonies. Check out all of the university’s landmarks and exhibits on the University website.
Campus Resources
Texas A&M has many resources available to students including Counseling Services, Disability Services, Recreational Sports, and the Veteran Resource and Support Center. To learn more about any of these services visit the Division of Student Affairs page.
Receive Support to Help You Succeed
Our award-winning academic advising team is one of the best across Texas A&M University. They want you to succeed and are with you every step of your academic journey through graduation. On top of that, the University offers various resources through the Office of Student Success to ensure that you have the tools you need to excel in and out of the classroom
Develop as a Professional with the Career Center
The Texas A&M Career Center helps students connect the dots between their interests and their future. They offer major exploration, resume writing, job shadowing, professional school preparation and more. They also have an abundance of resources for students looking to enter the workforce. HireAggies is Texas A&M’s premier tool for connecting current and former students with top companies across the nation, looking for talent.
Aggie Traditions
Texas A&M University has a rich history of tradition, including Midnight Yell, Muster, the 12th man, Aggie Ring Day, the Corp of Cadets, and more. Visit the Aggie Traditions page to learn more.
Texas A&M Athletics
As a member of the South Eastern Conference, the level of play is second to none in college athletics. The 12th Man is world-renowned for its passion and support of Texas A&M Athletics. As an undergraduate student, you can purchase a student pass, which gives you access to games.