At Texas A&M University, one of the primary objectives is providing an environment that promotes these values of character as these traits are what make an Aggie who they are and how they represent the school in the world. Respect, Integrity, and Leadership are three of the most core values that this university holds as a standard, which also happens to be some of the most sought after qualities in a potential employee. As a school with a long tradition of respect and honor, plenty of opportunities present themselves to experience the medium that develops character. An example of this is shown in Muster. Muster is a time where Aggies gather together in a common place and mourn those Aggies, both current, and former students, who have died in the past year. This time is one full of respect for the individual and honor of the life that the person lived. Another example is shown in Fish Camp, where students who have attended A&M for at least a year hold a camp to teach the traditions that are expected of the incoming students to follow. A significant portion of the instruction at this camp is embodied in the work ethic put into an Aggie when first arriving, as there is an Honor Code that every student is supposed to have on their work stating “that Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.” This is instilling virtues of character by repeated action of a trait, gaining more understanding after each
At Texas A&M University, one of the primary objectives is providing an environment that promotes these values of character as these traits are what make an Aggie who they are and how they represent the school in the world. Respect, Integrity, and Leadership are three of the most core values that this university holds as a standard, which also happens to be some of the most sought after qualities in a potential employee. As a school with a long tradition of respect and honor, plenty of opportunities present themselves to experience the medium that develops character. An example of this is shown in Muster. Muster is a time where Aggies gather together in a common place and mourn those Aggies, both current, and former students, who have died in the past year. This time is one full of respect for the individual and honor of the life that the person lived. Another example is shown in Fish Camp, where students who have attended A&M for at least a year hold a camp to teach the traditions that are expected of the incoming students to follow. A significant portion of the instruction at this camp is embodied in the work ethic put into an Aggie when first arriving, as there is an Honor Code that every student is supposed to have on their work stating “that Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.” This is instilling virtues of character by repeated action of a trait, gaining more understanding after each