Ashley L.
Name: Ashley Leathers ‘09
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Major: Communication
Favorite Aggie Tradition: Honestly, I like certain things about each one. My favorite would have to be the Aggie Ring. It’s a constant symbol and a representation of belonging to the Aggie Network. I’ve heard many stories of people being in the most random places and having a former Aggie recognize the Aggie Ring and spark up a conversation. For me, the Aggie Ring tradition like many of A&M’s traditions bring people together—and isn’t that what it’s all about?
Useful College Advice: Plan ahead. Go abroad if you can. Get internships/experience so you can figure out more along the lines what you’d like to do when you graduate. Try to keep balanced- between school, being with friends, etc.
Favorite Organization Involved With: Texas A&M Class of ‘09!!
Interesting/Little Known Fact: I transferred from Southern Methodist University (SMU) after my freshman year.
Favorite Everyday Phrase: “Duh”
Where is your favorite spot on campus and why? Poor Yorick’s coffee place next to Evans… I go there all the time—yay coffee…
Favorite Dream Vacation: Fiji
Favorite College Job/Internship: My internships with College Relations and Marketing!
Greatest Pet Peeve: slow walkers!!
Ideal Post-College Career: I’m really not sure what I want to do.. that’s why I’m interning! I am open to many different possibilities, so we’ll see…
Which classes do you think have helped you for your future? I have loved my psychology classes (minor). I have found them to be so interesting and applicable to everyday life.
Best Life Advice told to you: First off, I love quotes. I think the best advice given to me depended on what was going on at the time or what I was going through. So for where I am right now, about to graduate, the best advice I have been given is to do what you love. Pick a career that you have a passion for, don’t waste your life doing something you don’t love.
Favorite Out-of-Texas experience? This is a hard question…
One thing you would like people to know about A&M: Although it’s a big school with thousands of students, it feels very small and intimate.
