Graduate Success

As a first-year at Texas A&M majoring in Mechanical Engineering, they expect to graduate in 2029. High school robotics and Math UIL sparked their interest in problem-solving and design, which made engineering feel like a natural choice. They had considered physics but ultimately liked the hands-on side of MechE more.

They chose A&M because of its strong engineering reputation, campus culture, and supportive community. One challenge early on was adjusting to the workload – especially learning how to manage time between labs, classes, and personal responsibilities. What’s helped most has been leaning on study groups and not being afraid to ask for help when needed.

So far, classes have reinforced their interest in how mechanical systems work, but they’ve also discovered an interest in materials science. Their advice for high school students is to explore who you really are: don’t be afraid to try things you might end up liking.

As a first-year at Texas A&M majoring in Electrical Engineering, they expect to graduate in 2029. In high school, DECA and Model UN helped build leadership and communication skills, while their interest in circuits and technology pushed them toward EE. They had thought about business, but the creativity and logic of engineering felt like a better fit.

They were drawn to A&M not only for its strong College of Engineering but also for the sense of community and opportunities to get involved. The biggest adjustment has been the independence — balancing academics with daily life, from scheduling to self-motivation. Networking with classmates and joining study groups has been key to getting through those challenges.

College has deepened their appreciation for how wide-ranging EE can be, from power systems to computing. Their advice for incoming students is not to stress if you’re undecided at first — use high school and your early college years to experiment, and don’t be afraid if your path changes as you learn more.