Isaac – Texas A&M University, United States of America
Semester 2, 2019
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Mathematics
My exchange was arguably the greatest experience of my life to date. Living in a completely different culture is something that I would recommend everyone to do at some point in their life. It takes you well outside of your comfort zone and makes you grow up fast. In terms of my experience, I found that living in Texas was interesting. The people aren’t all rednecks as many of us believe, but they are some of the nicest people on this Earth.
Texas A&M University is in a small Christian town called College Station. Its Christian roots are the basis of everybody’s day-to-day life, and it is why they are so kind and caring. It doesn’t matter if you’ve just met someone, you are already friends. An amazing example of their kindness is my friend Mimi’s roommate. Mimi had just moved into the dorm and had known her roommate for 4 days before her birthday came. Not only did her roommate buy her presents, but Mimi’s roommate’s parents also bought her a gift and a surprise birthday cake. Their kindness is unprecedented.
Another amazing part of living and breathing the Texas lifestyle was their love for all thing’s sports. Whether you were interested in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis, or anything else, there was always games being played, and always people that wanted to talk with you about it. Their passion for their teams and their university is amazing. If you love sport, you will LOVE Texas A&M.
The last thing I want to reflect on is the country bars. These bars are like the movies. You’ll go out with some of your exchange friends or American pals to these bars multiple times a week. They are the best place to relax and hang out with people. Instead of flashing lights and dance music, Texas opts for a more old-fashioned approach, with country music, line-dancing, and Texas two-stepping flooding out the doors. It is truly an amazing atmosphere to be a part of.
I don’t regret one second of my exchange at Texas A&M and I encourage every single person to go on exchange because (whilst it sounds cliche) it will change your life.
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