Chris

Hometown: New Braunfels, TX

Major: Psychology, Minor in Art

Classification: Senior

Favorite place on campus: The JoAnn Cole Mitte building of course! It is my home away from home. I attend all my classes there, and get to work in the fabulous studio spaces, with even more amazing professors and peers.

Why I chose Texas State: Originally I chose Texas State purely because of my degree program. I know an alumni of the Communication Design program and she spoke very highly of it. Upon coming to the school for my coursework I completely fell in love with the school because of the people and the gorgeous campus.

Taylor

Hometown: Victoria TX

Major: Advertising, Minor in French

Classificaiton: Senior

Organizations: Student Foundationm Residence Hall Association, Student Organizations Council, Cat Camp, Paws Preview

Favorite place on campus: My favorite place on campus would have to be any spot near Old Main because of the surrounding buildings' classic feel and wooded atmosphere, or by the ponds in front of the J. C. Kellam Administration building because of the calming water fountains in the middle of the ponds and all of the trees

Why I became a Tour Guide: I chose Texas State University because of its picturesque campus and its size. Even though the campus seems huge it's really just spread out. I also wanted to go to a school where I wasn't just a number to my professors, but a name.

Amanda

Hometown: Houston, TX

Major: Early Chilidhood Education

Classification: Junior

Organizations: Orientation Leader, Loud Crowd, and Allies

Why I became a Tour Guide: I became a tour guide because I love this campus and want to show it off.

Favorite place on campus: My favorite place on campus are the volleyball courts at Sewell Park

Why I chose Texas State: I chose Texas State because the Education program is among the top three of the nation and the campus was absolutely beautiful.

Gus

Hometown: Houston, TX

Major: Economics

Classification: Junior

Organizations: Texas state Mens Lacrosse Team and Alpha Lambda Delta

Why I became a Tour Guide: I love Texas State and I want to show others how great this university is.

Favorite place on campus: McCoy College of Business

Why I chose Texas State: I love the atmosphere and love the people. It is just a great place to get a good education.

Olivia

Hometown: Houston, TX

Major: Accounting

Classification: Junior

Organizations: University Ambassadors and Accounting Club

Why I became a Tour Guide: I wanted to show everyone else how great Texas State is and make them fall in love with like I have.

Favorite place on campus: The river.

Why I chose Texas State: I chose Texas State because I fell in love with the atmosphere when I went on my Visitor Center tour as a High School student. It seemed like it was the perfect fit for me.

Jessica

Hometown: Granbury, TX

Major: Public Relations, Minor in Music

Classification: Senior

Organizations: Social Media Club, Associated Student Government

Why I became a Tour Guide: Because over my years at Texas State, I've grown to fall in love with the university and the city of San Marcos. I want to share that with anybody and everybody who is thinking about making Texas State their future home!

Favorite place on campus: It is a tie between Old Main, Boko's Living Room or the 4th floor rocking chairs in the LBJ Student Center.

Why I chose Texas State: When I decided I wanted to do Mass Communication, I looked into Texas State because I knew it had a great program for that. It was when I came to visit with my granddad that Spring that I was 100% sure I wanted to be a Bobcat! The campus is great, the proximity to Austin/San Antonio is great...I definitely made the right choice coming here!

Paige

Hometown: Twin Falls, ID

Major: ESS- Pre Physical Therapy

Classification: Something

Organizations: ESS club, PPTSO (Pre Physical Therapy Student Organization)

Why I became a Tour Guide: I came to Texas State from out of state and fell in love with the people, campus, and San Marcos as a town, and I wanted to show other prospecting students why I love Texas State and hope they fall in love with it too! Not to mention I like to meet new people.

Favorite place on campus: Harris, who wouldn't love an all you can eat buffet?

Why I chose Texas State: I actually found Texas State on accident while driving from the Austin airport to another college, but I stopped at looked at campus, took one look around, and thought to myself "could this be?" And sure enough my wolf pack of one became a wolf pack of 32,586. So I took that step forward and haven't looked back. I am now extremely happy and wouldn't change my college decision for anything!

Cody

Hometown: Brenham, TX

Major: Junior

Classification: Something

Organizations: University Ambassadors, Residential College, Ducks Unlimited

Why I became a Tour Guide: I began giving tours as a University Ambassadors and realized that I really enjoyed providing assistance to prospective students in gaining knowledge about the university, and in motivating them towards their goal of a degree!!! I realize that the consideration process and applying to colleges can not only be a tedious process but can be very stressful as well. Therefore I strive to educate and provide students with the tools they need to not only simplify the process but to also make it as stress free as possible.

Favorite place on campus: My favorite place on campus is the classroom. If I had to pinpoint one it would be the lecture hall in the McCoy building which houses my major in the McCoy College of Business Administration. The whole purpose of obtaining a college degree is to educate yourself in the career field you are pursuing. The classroom is the place where this knowledge is obtained, which In my opinion makes it an enjoyable place to be because I am gaining knowledge that is significantly beneficial to me.

Why I chose Texas State: Both of my parents attended Texas State making it the first and main university that I was subjected to growing up. Multiple weekend excursions and family vacations to San Marcos made me fall in love with the campus and the surrounding community. In addition to these aspects, I decided to pursue a business degree and began looking into the McCoy College of Business Administration. I found that the program had tons to offer: renowned professors; a brand new facility; and many different programs and organizations through which I could obtain hands on experience. Although I looked into other major universities there was no doubt that Texas State University was the number one college of choice for me.