B/CS Convention & Visitor's Bureau Visitor Planning Guide 2019-2020 | Page 6

[ H-o-w-d-y] Texas A&M University is one of the top-ranked research universities in the nation. With more than 60,000 students enrolled, there are over 120 undergraduate degree programs, 240 graduate programs, and several professional degree programs from which to choose. Texas A&M is known for developing leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good of their state, nation, and world. Aggies are always eager to share the rich history and traditions of Texas A&M. Spend one afternoon in Aggieland, and you will leave feeling like an honorary Aggie! Begin your tour of Texas A&M at the Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center, located in Rudder Tower. Enjoy videos in the state-of-theart HD theatre, browse the current exhibits, and discover more about Aggieland on the interactive touchscreens. Take a 60-minute campus walking tour led by a friendly and knowledgeable studentguide, who will share the Aggie experience with you, and show you what “Aggie Spirit” is all about. Traditions The 12th Man is a well-known Aggie tradition. It all began January 2, 1922, during an injury-filled football game. Coach Dana X. Bible called down E. King Gill from the press box to suit up in case of another injury. Gill never made it on to the field, but he 6 2019-2020 EXPERIENCE BRYAN COLLEGE STATION