Texas A&M University
Junior Cadet & English Major
Howdy! I'm Jake, a Junior in the Corps of Cadets and a student worker here at Texas A&M University. I'm an English major pursuing minors in meteorology and agronomy, along with being involved in the Corps Center Guard and the German club.
About me
- GenderMale
- Current academic yearJunior
- Age20
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusWriting/Literature
- Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Houston, TX, USA
Major(s)
English
Minor(s)
Meteorology, Agronomy, German
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Clubs, organizations & involvement
Corps of Cadets - Squadron 3 Operations Corporal Corps of Cadets - 3rd Group Staff Sergeant Corps Center Guard - Operations Sergeant German Club Aggie Catholics Catholics on the Quad Arnold Air Society - Service & Social Event Officer,
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
I grew up homeschooled, and went to a "homeschool partnership" throughout high school, which had similar structure to college, thus the academic transition was fairly smooth. As far as dorm and student life, I would say it has been a welcome change in my life. The autonomy and agency that I have at A&M compared to home is very freeing.
Tip for future students
I wish that I would've known about some Texas A&M traditions before attending. I came into this school blind, and now I am completely immersed in its rich culture and history. I would recommend that any incoming student attends/views a football game, a cadet review, or even a Muster before attending.
Favorite class
My favorite class thus far has been my climate change class. I am pursuing a meteorology minor, but without a STEM major, most of the prerequisites weren't feasible for an English major. However, the few climate change classes here at A&M allowed me to pursue such, as well as being interesting and quite enlightening courses.
Career goals
I hope to commission into the Marine Corps upon graduation. If I find my place there, I would be quite content spending the "full 20" years of a military career there. However, if I instead choose to leave after the end of my commission (3-4 years) then I plan to attend the police academy.
Ideal way to spend a free night
My ideal free night would be a dinner among good friends, followed by a visit to the local dance hall.
High school or secondary school
I have been homeschooled my entire pre-college life.
Previous college
N/A
Meeting point
Academic Plaza Flagpole
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