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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter.

Unlike other students here at Texas A&M, I’m one of the few students who doesn’t partake in any of the Aggie Traditions here on campus. I’m what Redass Aggies call a 2 Percenter: “A student at Texas A&M University who does not participate in traditions or participates only to a certain point” (Urban Dictionary). Contrary to popular belief, it’s not that I’m unable to participate in these activities, it’s the simple fact of not wanting to. Standing 4 plus hours in the blazing sun surrounded by aggressive drunks on a Saturday does not appeal to me, chanting yells is out of my comfort zone, and chugging 4 beers out of a pitcher celebrating the completion of 90 hours does not sound fun. I’m a current senior who has attended football games and seen my friends complete their ring dunk. But I can’t fathom the reasons for wanting to do any of this. However, I will say I enjoy watching them experience these things. I prefer going to events hosted by one of the three clubs I’m a part of on campus or quiet nights in. Just because these traditions aren’t my definition of fun, doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy my friends or other Aggies enjoying these traditions. I’ve come to realize that I like living through other Aggies and enjoying the traditions A&M has to offer. I’ll just watch happily from the sidelines. 

Hi, I’m Taylor Douglas! I’m the Events Director for Her Campus at TAMU! I have the honor of creating/running all the events Her Campus does at TAMU! As for my writing, I enjoy creating articles about my personal experiences in life, which range from college experiences, current books I’ve read or new things I’ve tried! Beyond Her Campus, I’m also the Marketing Coordinator for LMSA PLUS at TAMU, which is a Latino Pre-Med organization, where I have the privilege of designing merchandise and updating our website. I also participate in a women’s organization on campus at A&M where I’m encouraged to break out of my shell! Additionally, I am a tutor for 5th and 6th graders off campus, which I love doing! Lastly, I’m a Senior Sociology major in hopes of going to PA school to pursue a career in Psychiatry! My free time is cut very thin, but whenever I do find the time, I enjoy quiet nights, wrapped in my bed sheets watching a good show or movie. I’m currently obsessed with Ugly Betty on Netflix and The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon Prime and I’m probably the biggest Taylor Swift fan you'll encounter and I’m not ashamed to admit it.