There is a place where tradition is a way of life; character is stitched into the local fabric; and leaders are a natural resource. It's a place where the future is knocking at the door, but the past always has a seat at the table. Here, everyone's glass is half full, and cynicism is on a permanent leave of absence. It's where fish learn to swim, elephants never forget, and a horse could carry someone all the way to a noble prize. Every man or woman can make a difference here, especially the 12th one. And you're as likely to get a statue for a selfless act as you are for a heroic one. The greater good is a required course, and a helping hand is a required gesture. This is Aggieland: where optimism is an alternative energy source and acts of integrity are on everyone's to-do list. History is made every day, and remembered every year. And diversity isn't just a fashionable term, it's a common thread. It's a place where pushing ideas forward doesn't mean pushing values aside. Welcome to Aggieland, enjoy your stay.