Behind Texas A&M’s “Culty” Culture: The True Freshman Experience and Joining the Aggie Family [Zoie]

In this episode of The Best Four Podcast, Laura chats with Zoie, a recent Texas A&M University graduate who studied communication with a minor in agricultural sales. Originally from Kiowa, Texas, Zoie shares why A&M was not initially her first choice, how touring campus changed her mind, and what she came to love about the school’s traditions and tight-knit community. She also reflects on navigating every stage of college living, from freshman dorms and campus organizations to sharing a house with friends off campus.

Zoie walks through her full housing journey at Texas A&M, starting with her freshman year in Wells Hall on Southside, where she found her roommate through the class Instagram page. She explains the differences between Northside, Southside, and West Campus and shares why living on campus made it easier to meet people and stay connected. Zoie also talks about finding community through Fish Camp and a freshman leadership organization called FLO after deciding not to rush. She opens up about the benefits and challenges of living with friends, dealing with property management and utility issues, and why communication and cleanliness are two of the most important things to discuss before choosing roommates.

In this episode, we cover:

• The differences between Modular and Hullabaloo-style dorms
• Dining halls, meal plans, and getting around Texas A&M’s large campus
• Zoie’s experience with Blinn TEAM and taking classes at RELLIS
• Why she wishes she had considered Callaway for freshman year
• How early students should begin searching for housing in the Historic District
• Zoie’s time-management tips and advice for handling roommate conflict