S3E3: Freshman Leadership Organizations @ Texas A&M

Freshman year at Texas A&M comes with a lot of firsts — and for many Aggies, applying to a Freshman Leadership Organization (FLO) is one of the biggest. In this episode, host Elizabeth Drake sit down with Jacob and Sarah, former FLO members turned student leaders, to break down what FLOs are and what its like to get through recruitment. Jacob and Sarah share their own FLO journeys, offer real advice on interview and networking tips, and answer the question every applicant is asking: what do you wish you'd known before you applied? With 28 official FLOs on campus, going through recruitment is a great way to put yourself out there and discover a community you feel connected to at Texas A&M! Learn more here: https://flac.tamu.edu/flos/ 0:00 – Introduction 0:33 – Welcome & Guest Background 2:23 – How They Got Involved as Freshmen 3:56 – What Is a FLO? 4:41 – What Makes A&M's FLOs Unique 5:33 – FLO Experiences & Biggest Surprises 8:36 – Leadership Growth Through FLOs 11:22 – Life After FLOs: Networking & New Opportunities 12:32 – Comparing the 28 FLOs 13:33 – Finding Your Fit & Interview Tips 16:16 – Recruitment Process & Timeline 17:22 – Advice for Nervous Applicants 18:42 – What They Wish They'd Known Before Applying 20:08 – Closing Thoughts