Among them was one particular Aggie who was so excited to finally wear the Aggie Network on her finger that she circled the date on her calendar about a year in advance, forced her family and boyfriend to travel to College Station for the momentous occasion, had multiple nightmares that the ring wouldn’t fit, and even bought a pair of maroon heels to walk around in on the special day.
And just in case you hadn’t already guessed…that particular Aggie happens to be me.
Howdy, I’m Katie! I’m a junior Psychology and English major from Cypress, Texas. I absolutely love Texas A&M, and the Cornerstone Program is one of the things that makes A&M the perfect university for me. In fact, I like Cornerstone so much that I’m here blogging about it!
After applying to A&M, I received a letter inviting me to something called Cornerstone Day. Like any good, overachieving high school senior, I decided to go. My grandparents ended up visiting that week, so I arrived with my mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, and little sister following me around (and you thought your parents were embarrassing!). After hearing about trips to Europe, exposure to the best Liberal Arts faculty, and the amazing connections students make in the Cornerstone Program, I was pretty much sold. Plus, my grandparents were totally in awe after eating lunch in a room overlooking Kyle Field, and they assured me that any organization that lets you eat so close to the stadium must be worth being a part of.
I mean, this place is amazing, right? Source
In some ways, Cornerstone was just what I expected. In others, it totally surpassed my expectations. I expected an amazing Spring Break trip, contact with great professors, and thought-provoking course content. But the most important things Cornerstone gave me are the ones I didn’t expect. I wrote a major research paper (as a freshman!) that I’m still proud of today. I met incredible people that inspired me to challenge myself, and now those people are the friends I sit next to in class. I was part of something that motivated me to learn at a higher level, and I can attribute much of my academic success during the last couple of years to things I learned in Cornerstone.
When I slipped that gold, shiny ring on my finger last Friday, it was a milestone in the journey that started when I first came to Aggieland… the journey that started with Cornerstone. I’ve been able to accomplish things I’m proud of, have a ton of fun, and get the most out of my years at A&M. I’m proud to say that I’m a part of the Cornerstone Program, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone.
Oh, and PS – Even after all those nightmares, the ring fits just perfectly. :o)
**All photos by me unless otherwise noted.
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