<p>Howdy NettiK!</p>
<p>The primary benefits of Honors at Texas A&M are in the course work, the community and the additional advising. As Debbie mentioned, there is a strong freshman community that is a requirement for freshman in the program as of Fall 2012. As our redeveloped program grows, we expect that this will also translate to a closer community for upperclassmen as well. More information about the benefits of Honors can be found at [Honors</a> Program](<a href=“http://honors.tamu.edu/ProspectiveStudents.html]Honors”>http://honors.tamu.edu/ProspectiveStudents.html).</p>
<p>I would encourage you to connect with Honors Students in the program to get their insight and perspectives. One way to do that is through the Facebook pages for the Honors Student Council (<a href=“Facebook - log in or sign up”>Facebook - log in or sign up) and the Honors Housing Community (<a href=“Facebook - log in or sign up”>Facebook - log in or sign up).</p>
<p>If you make a campus visit, our advisors are also happy to talk with you. You can schedule an appointment by calling 979-845-1957. While you’re in our building, you can also visit with the Office of Professional School Advising ([OPSA</a> at Texas A&M University](<a href=“http://opsa.tamu.edu%5DOPSA”>http://opsa.tamu.edu)) and get their advice about the value of Honors study for med school.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Jon Kotinek
Associate Director
Honors and Undergraduate Research</p>