ABOUT
Standing for Freshmen Reflecting While Developing, FRWD is a freshman leadership organization (FLO) specifically for Mays Business students at Texas A&M University.
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FRWD offers incoming freshmen a valuable gateway into Texas A&M and the Mays Business School. We understand that transitioning from high school to college can be challenging, and our mission is to build a family of business majors that empowers freshmen to confidently to tackle their first year at Texas A&M University! With our sophomore mentors and junior executive team, we have an abundance of knowledge and experience to pass down to incoming freshmen!
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PILLARS
REFLECTION
Before you lead others, you must be able to lead yourself. Reflection is a key component of self-development and fosters authentic leadership. Our goal is to help freshmen develop their leadership style through self-awareness and reflection. FRWD establishes an environment of growth and learning, so you can become the leader you wish to be.
REFLECTION
REFLECTION
SERVICE
As service is an Aggie core value, we strive to make selfless service a key part of FRWD. With countless volunteer opportunities, we take pride in serving our community any way we can. We understand the importance of service, not only by improving our community, but our growth and bond as an organization as well.
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SERVICE
SERVICE
MENTORSHIP
Participating in the success of others is the key to having a truly thriving community. FRWD assigns two sophomore mentors to every eight freshman so we can pass our knowledge down to help you achieve your professional and personal goals. In our organization, your mentor will guide you through your first year at Mays, giving you advice about anything from classes to professional development opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive!
MENTORSHIP
MENTORSHIP
A WEEK IN FRWD
SOCIALS
We offer social events almost every day, such as intramurals, study socials, attending football games as a FLO and so much more! We require at least eight social points a semester, which is more than easy to achieve with all of the opportunities that we offer. Social events are what make FRWD a family.
INTRAMURALS
Each semester, FRWD brings together a lively group of freshmen and mentors to join various intramural teams like soccer, basketball, volleyball and more! Whether you're highly competitive or just excited about sports and FRWD, we’d love for you to join an intramural team!
TESTIMONIALS
Representative 2023-2024
Mentor 2024-2025
Executive 2025-2026
During the first few weeks of my freshman year there was a lot of talk around campus about FLO’s, but I didn’t know too much about them. I knew I wanted to join something on campus but wasn’t sure if a FLO was the right fit for me. I ended up attending the FRWD informational and quickly realized that FRWD was exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t really know what to expect but looking back, applying to FRWD was by far the best decision I made my freshman year. The support the mentors provided throughout the whole year meant a lot to me especially as a freshman at such a large university. I knew I could count on them to be there for me no matter what. From color group hangouts and study sessions in the WCL to late nights in Hullabaloo, FRWD became more than an organization, it became my family away from home. Being part of a tight knit group is what I was looking for coming into freshman year and is exactly what FRWD provided me. I am beyond excited to be a mentor this upcoming year and cannot wait to share such a special year with the Class of ‘28!
Parker Steen
Grace Motal
Representative 2023-2024
Mentor 2024-2025
Executive 2025-2026
Representative 2023-2024
Mentor 2024-2025
Executive 2025-2026
Representative 2023-2024
Mentor 2024-2025
Executive 2025-2026
Grace Motal
Going into my freshman year at A&M, I knew I wanted to join something that would surround me with great people and make my time at college something to remember. I am so happy to say FRWD provided just that for me and more! I have found lifelong friends and made awesome memories with them. I would say without a doubt that FRWD was the highlight of my freshman year. The mentors I had made me feel comfortable and welcome at A&M, and they were there whenever I needed advice or help. I also really enjoy that all of us are business majors because that allows us to help each other even more. From retreats and events to color group hangouts to studying together at the library, I have loved every moment with this organization. FRWD has been so special to me, and it brings me so much joy knowing that I now get to be a mentor and provide the Class of '28 with an amazing group of people and an experience similar to mine!
Carson Street
Representative 2024-2025
Mentor 2025-2026
Carson Street
There’s a lot of talk before getting to campus and during the first few weeks about the thousands of organizations you can join at Texas A&M, but sometimes it becomes a little overwhelming. As a freshman, I had heard of flos, but was not too sure of the details, so I decided to go to the MSC open house to learn more. Right as I was leaving, I came across the FRWD stand and instantly had a gut feeling that this was the organization for me. Looking back, I couldn’t have been more correct. During my freshman year in FRWD, I met so many amazing people who I now believe I will be friends with for the rest of my life. From countless hangouts to retreats to spontaneous color group trips, FRWD quickly became more than just an organization but a lifestyle for me. Every day, I would look forward to seeing my friends and participating in all FRWD related events. The people in this organization are not only fun to be around, but also encourage you to be the best version of yourself in both academics and life in general. Something unique about FRWD is that all members are business students so we see each other every day, take the same classes, and have similar goals in the business world, all of which help strengthen the bond between everyone. To sum up, I think a lot of big things in life happen because of small choices, and I can’t help but think, what if I never stopped by the FRWD table in the MSC that day?
Going into my freshman year I knew I wanted to join a FLO. My brothers both joined a FLO their freshman year and spoke so highly of them I knew I had to go out for one. From personal experience, I know how hard starting college can be and that’s why joining FRWD was the best decision of my freshman year. Coming from a small high school, it made A&M feel smaller. I loved seeing familiar faces and friends every time I walked around west campus. I had great mentors that took the time to get to know me and that I could rely on at all times. I also met my best friends in FRWD and my freshman year would not have been the same without them. Whether it was hullabaloo hangouts, spontaneous road trips, code names at Whataburger, or late-night buc-ees runs, I always had the best time with FRWD. This organization exceeded my expectations and I never expected to find lifelong friends through it. I love FRWD so much that I was not ready for it to be over yet and that’s why I decided to apply to be a mentor. I am beyond excited to be a mentor to this year’s incoming freshman and help guide them as they navigate college.
Kate Mueller
Representative 2024-2025
Mentor 2025-2026
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At the beginning of college, I didn’t yet have a grasp on what I was wanting to do with my freshman year. I knew how important it was to get involved and find your group, but the thought of walking up to unfamiliar faces was daunting. All I knew was that I wanted the opportunity to grow and connect with something that made such a big university feel more personal, and that’s what led me to FRWD. For the first time college wasn’t just a school I attended, it was the place I belonged. Through the organization, I met my best friend and girlfriend, my roommates for the rest of college, and an amazing community that has found its place in my daily life. I had discovered more than just a group of friends, I found a family here at A&M. Now, it’s often rare that I walk through Mays without seeing someone in FRWD, and each interaction is a constant reminder of the relationships that have become a cornerstone of my time here. This organization has offered me not just support, but a steady source of encouragement and belonging in all aspects of life. What FRWD was created to be, a foundation for Mays students, has become for me, a home in its truest sense. Looking forward to the year ahead, I am so grateful to do it all again with the people who gave me such an unforgettable freshman year.
Hayden Hernandez
Representative 2024-2025
Mentor 2025-2026
Representative 2024-2025
Mentor 2025-2026
When I came into college, I had absolutely no idea what a FLO was until I found myself talking to the people bannering. Fortunately, the idea fit what I was looking for in an organization. I wanted to find an organization where I could step out of my comfort zone and continue the leadership roles I held in high school. Although I was extremely overwhelmed by constantly attending informationals and trying to figure out what was going on, I truly felt comfortable around the people in FRWD. Their impressions were simple, yet meaningful as everyone seemed to be some type of business major and quite outgoing. There’s also a sense of determination paired with goofiness, which can be hard to mesh, but the organization does it effortlessly. Within the organization, there is a wide variety of personalities, yet there’s something for everyone because the atmosphere just allows it. Whether it’s a committee, a social, or even just their color group, everyone is accommodated. I think we often get caught up in the chaos of college and don’t realize that we have what other people would do anything for. I feel like I truly belong and have a purpose, both in the school and in the organization. In such a short amount of time, FRWD has provided me with lifelong friends, mentorship, and a family. All of this has helped me thrive as a person, and I could not be more grateful.