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Expanding horizons
Students should consider study abroad programs or overseas internships
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S ince the advent of higher education,
students have been encouraged to
think outside their comfort zone,
shaping their own ideas while still respect
ing diverse views.
Texas A&M prides itself on the develop
ment of well-rounded students through the
enriched “other education” it offers. This other
education refers to knowledge attained
through activities outside the classroom.
Since my beginning days at A&M, pro-
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the most rewarding and beneficial experiences
is to transcend national boundaries.
When interviewing for a job, the impor
tance of having world knowledge is evident.
We live in a globalized society, therefore both
multi-national companies and small business
es alike are concerned with global issues and
affected by international affairs.
As Aggies, we are fortunate not only
because of our school traditions, but also
because of the international environment
Overseas internships and study abroad programs are jusiiy
examples of the many ways the other education can be attain!
at this University. Following the philosophy that travel is
tragedy to the narrow-minded, we should all at one point ini
"go away,” as the study abroad departmental advertising cat
paigns states, and “become international” once and for all in it I
multi-cultural planet.
If finance becomes an issue in pursuing this internatk
fessors and tutors have challenged me to strive for intellectual
excellence outside the classroom. From student organizations to
experiencing leadership roles as well as internships, I have found
that A&M offers various avenues and opportunities to attain this
sort of knowledge. When pursuing this other education, one of
A&M provides. On this campus, every student has the opportu
nity to learn about the customs of numerous countries and cul
tures. This internationalization not only molds an individual’s
character but also provides him an advantage in the competitive
job market.
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Twelfth Man is disappointing A&M a magical experience
I have been at Texas A&M for five years now
and I have never been more disappointed with
the Twelfth Man. It seems that the Twelfth man
would rather sit back and be lazy than attempt to
do their part at the football games. Many of you
may have seen footage from the KU game that
captured our students sitting down while our
team is on the field; not only was this a disap
pointment but so was the fact that the third deck
was about one-third empty.
I challenge the Twelfth man to yell louder
than we ever have on Nov. 28. I want people
to not have a voice when, they are leaving the
game. For one game, lets not bicker about if
we should uncover during our yells or com
plain why the two-percenters left, let’s dig
deep into tradition and do our part to help our
team b.t.h.o. University of Texas.
Clint Bandfield
Class of 2003
I went to the Miami of Ohio v. Bowling Green
football game in Oxford, Ohio. It was a
Tuesday night game matchup of two top-20
ranked schools broadcast on ESPN. As the
crowd approached the stadium I overheard
students’ comments. They were shocked at
the amount of people attending the game,
they were mesmerized by what it felt like to be
in a sold-out stadium, they longingly wished
out loud that “every game was like this,” they
were in awe of the crowd attendance of
28,000 fans. I was greatly saddened.
Since graduating from Texas A&M I haven’t
felt what I did every fall Saturday of my under
graduate career, and I didn’t feel it last night.
The crowd turned out because of ESPN’s
coverage of the game, not their love for their
school. They left early, came late, and almost
no one knew who the players on the field
were. The band, well, was embarrassing and
the crowd didn’t really know when to be loud
and when to shut up. I came away unbeliev
ably thankful for the experience of going to
A&M. Not just for the Saturdays spent at foot
ball games, but for the people who I was
attending with. I am thankful that we could all
be part of something bigger than ourselves
whether that be at a game, Silver Taps,
Muster or Fish Camp — it is something that
others would love to have. Enjoy your days at
A&M, it’s a magical place.
Rachel E. Peters
Class of 2003
More attention should be
paid to soldiers dying in Iraq
In response to a Nov. 3 article:
our school mascot. I was just in shock that
burial of Reveille VI was the main head!'
instead of the chopper crashing in Iraq.lari
from Killeen/Fort Hood and have friends r
are in the military. My father is currently a
ernment contract worker. I was lucky
one I know was killed or injured this weekml
I also understand that the news of the ra
was seen on TV this Sunday, but many peed
had no clue about what happened.
These soldiers have been fighting for otf
freedom and protecting our lives from poss
ble terrorist attacks. They are risking new
seeing their family again.
Plus there are also fellow Aggies whoarel
Iraq fighting for us. So shouldn’t their livest;|
cherished as much as Reveille's? Show
we be aware of what our fellow Aggies (':j
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Seventh Day Adventist
1218 Ettle St., Bryan (corner of Coulter)
775-4362
Pastor Bill Davis
English - 11:30 am
Sabbath School - 10:00 am
www.bryansdachurch.com
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Bethel Temple Assembly of God
2608 Villa Maria,
Bryan
776-4835
Sunday Worship 10:15
Sunday School 9:00
www.betheltemplebcs.com
^Baptist
Parkway Baptist Church
1501 Southwest Pkwy
(979) 693-4701
Sunday Worship 8:15 10:45 & 6PM
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Wednesday: Meal 5:30PM
College Bible Study Wed. 6:30PM
www.pbccs.org
St. Mary’s
Catholic Center
603 Church Avenue in Northgate
(979)846-5717
www.aqqiecatholic.org
Pastoral Team
Rev. Michael J. Sis, Pastor
Rev. Keith Koehl, Associate Pastor
- Campus Ministers -
Deacon Bill Scott, Deacon David Reed,
Martha Tonn, Julia Motekaitis
Dawn Rouen, Roel Garza
ally
Mon.-Fri.: 5:30 p.m. in the Church
Tues.&Thurs.: 12:05 p.m. in the
All Faiths Chapel
Weekend Masses
Sat: 2:00 p.m. (Korean),
5:30 p.m. (English), 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Sun.: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Confessions
Wed. 8:30-9:30 p.m., Sat. 4:00-5:15 p.m.
or by appointment.
St. Thomas Episcopal
906 George Bush Dr. • College Statton, TX
696-1726
Services - 8:00 (Rite 1), 9:00(Family Service Rite II)
and 11:15 (Rite ll-for late sleeping Ags)
7:30 p.m. Evensong
Next door to Canterbury House,
the Episopal Student Center
Lutheran
Christian
Sunday
8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Stillpoint
Evening Prayer & Communion
2nd & 3rd Sunday
6:30 p.m.
LUTHERAN CHURCH
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
Comer of Harvey Mitchell Pkwy and Rio Grande
www.peacelutheranweb.com
693-4403
Calvary Chape!
AGGIELAND
Feeling a little overwhelmed?
God can help!
We are a small church that teaches
God’s Word verse by verse, and
places a high value on worship.
We care about you -
you're not just another student.
CASUAL ATMOSPHERE
Come join us!
Currently meeting at:
Putt-Putt Golf & Games
1705 Valley View Dr., C.S.
Just across Texas /We. from
the C.S. Police Station
We’re studying the Book of Acts
Services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Pastor Jeff Hughes ‘95
(979)324-3972 www.aggieland.ee
Equipping the saints for the work of the ministry - Heb. 4:12
On Campus College Bible Study held
Sunday Service at 3:00pm
Meets at College Station Conference
(George Bush Drive)
485-8744
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United Pentecostal CtJJ
Sunday 2:00 p.m. Vf"!*!
,808 a-K H C?*.®
(behind the C.S.
764-4180
Methodist
Fellowship Free Will
Baptist Church
College & Career Class
You are invited to a Bible Study
especially for students.
Sunday mornings at 9:45
Wednesday night supper at 5:30,
followed by Bible Study at 6:30
1228 W. Villa Maria
779-2297
For more information contact
Bill Van Winkle: 774-3059
colleae@fellowshipfwb.ora
http://Vvww.fellowshipfvvb.ora
First Christian Church
900 South Ennis, Bryan
823-5451
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.
Robert D. Chandler, Minister
A&M United Methodist
417 University Dr. (in Northgate) • 846-8731
Sunday Worship: 8:30,9:45,10:50
College Sunday School: 9:30,10:45
Thursday Nights: 5:30 - University Choir
6:30 - FREE Supper, 7:00 - College Bible Study
www.am-umc.org/college
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220 Rock Prarie Rd >
696-0403
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A&M Church of Christ
1901 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy.
(979)693-0400
Sunday Assemblies:
8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,
College Bible Class 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Night: 5:45 p.m.
Mid-Week 6:45 p.m.
Aggies for Christ
Call for on-campus pick-up info
www.aggiesforchrist.org
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First United
Methodist Church
Bryan
Now Meeting Across from Campus
in Oakwood Interm. School
George Bush & Holik St
behind the CS Conference Ctr.
Worship Services:
8:40 am and 10:55 am
College Class at 10:00 am
Rev. Matt Idom, Pastor
On 28 rl ' Street, 1 block east
of Texas Avenue in Bryan
779-1324
www.fumcbryan.org
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Prayer Service @10 a.m
worship @10:30 a.m.
small groups
meet throughout the week
Covenant Presbytena
220 Rock Prairie Roa d
(979) 694-7700
Rev. Sam W. Steele - P asl
Sunday Service:
8:30 & If a rn '
Sunday School.
9:45 a.m-
www.COmCHURCTl.com
260-1163
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