Junior Rush at Texas A&M?

[33girl]

Great post, but what on earth is a fish camp counselor? I'm amusing myself greatly imagining the possibilities, none of which I'm sure are right.

[LaneSig]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Great post, but what on earth is a fish camp counselor? I'm amusing myself greatly imagining the possibilities, none of which I'm sure are right.

http://fishcamp.tamu.edu/node/13

Fish Camp is orientation on steroids.

"Fish Camp welcomes the Freshman class to Texas A&M each year with the purpose of giving them an opportunity to have fun, make friends, and learn more about life at Texas A&M. We hope that through Fish Camp, you will begin finding your place in the Aggie Family before classes even begin!

Fish Camp is a 4-day orientation program that takes place at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center in Palestine, Texas. Students ride buses from the Texas A&M campus to Lakeview, where they stay in air-conditioned, furnished cabins.

Fish Camp is led by Texas A&M students who are passionate about making the first year of college a success for the freshmen! Every counselor has valuable personal experience, so they can offer advice about classes, fun things to do in College Station, and anything else you need as you begin your journey as an Aggie!"

[jenidallas]

Being selected as a Fish Camp counselor is considered an honor and the Dorectors for Fish Camp are one of the highest student leadership positions on campus.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

http://fishcamp.tamu.edu/node/13

Fish Camp is freshman orientation on steroids*.

"Fish Camp welcomes the Freshman class to Texas A&M each year with the purpose of giving them an opportunity to have fun, make friends, and learn more about life at Texas A&M. We hope that through Fish Camp, you will begin finding your place in the Aggie Family before classes even begin!

Fish Camp is a 4-day orientation program that takes place at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center in Palestine, Texas. Students ride buses from the Texas A&M campus to Lakeview, where they stay in air-conditioned, furnished cabins.

Fish Camp is led by Texas A&M students who are passionate about making the first year of college a success for the freshmen! Every counselor has valuable personal experience, so they can offer advice about classes, fun things to do in College Station, and anything else you need as you begin your journey as an Aggie!"

YYYYEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!

My Fish Camp Yell:

Fish Camp '87
Aggie Spirit live and revvin'
Feelin' good, we're having fun
Fight'n Class of '91


WHOOP!!!!!

* There is also a T-Camp for students who transfer in.

[TXDG]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Great post, but what on earth is a fish camp counselor? I'm amusing myself greatly imagining the possibilities, none of which I'm sure are right.

The other ladies did a great job of explaining what Fish (fish = freshmen) Camp is and I love that sigmadiva still remembers her 1987 yell!

Fish Camp counselors are selected from involved and spirited student leaders, with the upperclassmen Co-Chairs and Directors being among the most prestigious leadership roles at TAMU. They are selected to be the "face" of A&M and teach the next generation all of the Aggie traditions and help them make friends before classes begin.

If you look at the sorority websites, they all mention how many Fish Camp counselors/co-chairs/directors their house boasts. Many counseors come back with a list of "rush crushes" each year, and PNM's are always excited to see their Fish Camp counselors during recruitment!