ABOUT
Standing for Freshmen Reflecting While Developing, FRWD is a freshman leadership organization (FLO) specifically for Mays Business students at Texas A&M University.
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 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
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.
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 2024-2025
Mentor 2025-2026
Executive 2026-2027
Joining FRWD has been one of the best decisions I have made in college. As a freshman, I had absolutely no idea what a FLO was until I found myself talking to the people bannering. Fortunately, everything I learned about FRWD aligned perfectly with what I was looking for in an organization. I wanted a place where I could step out of my comfort zone, continue developing as a leader, and build meaningful relationships.
Although I was overwhelmed by constantly attending informationals and trying to figure out how everything worked, I immediately felt comfortable around the people in FRWD. My first impression was simple yet meaningful. Everyone seemed driven, outgoing, and passionate about business. What stood out even more was the unique balance between determination and goofiness. It's a combination that can be difficult to find, but FRWD embodies it effortlessly.
One of my favorite aspects of FRWD is the incredible mentorship. Whether it's learning your way around Mays Business School, planning your class schedule, or navigating life's challenges, the mentors are always there to support and encourage you. Their willingness to invest in others creates an environment where you feel comfortable asking questions, growing as a leader, and becoming the best version of yourself.
Looking back, it's incredible to see how much FRWD has shaped my college experience. What began as an organization that helped me find my place at Mays has become an opportunity to give back to others. The mentorship I received inspired me to become that person for someone else. I know how overwhelming the first few weeks of college can be, and I hope to help new members feel welcomed, supported, and confident as they begin their own college journey. Seeing the impact FRWD has on so many students continues to remind me why this organization has become such a meaningful part of my college experience.
Libby Sanders
Alexis Nisbet
Representative 2024-2025
Mentor 2025-2026
Executive 2026-2027
Alexis Nisbet
When I first arrived at A&M, the transition to college life felt daunting, but through FRWD, I found some of my best friends, my boyfriend, and caring community. FRWD truly transformed my freshman year, helping me navigate both social and academic hurdles while making Texas A&M feel like home. The late nights at Hullabaloo, spontaneous road trips, and playing Code Names at Whataburger are some of my favorite college memories that I will treasure forever.
Returning as a mentor allowed me to experience the organization from the other side, giving me the privilege of making a difference in freshmen's lives by offering personal advice, helping with course selection, supporting them through challenges, and mostly importantly being there for them as a friend.
I chose FRWD because I wanted a place of genuine connection, and staying involved has allowed me to pay forward the kindness and support I received over the past two years. Serving as an executive this year is an incredibly blessing and I hope to give both the freshmen and mentors an experience similar to mine.
We cannot wait to meet the Class of ‘30!
Eric Garcia
Representative 2025-2026
Mentor 2026-2027
Eric Garcia
During my first week of freshman year at Texas A&M, I knew that I wanted to find a group of people that would make this huge campus feel a little smaller. Seeing FRWD and other FLOs bannering around campus, I never expected FRWD to become such a big part of my freshman year. Joining it was one of the best decisions I made. The little moments became my favorite memories as much as the big events. Our spring retreat in Bellville was a great weekend that brought everyone closer, but it was our weekly color group hangouts that I always looked forward to. Whether we were baking, playing sand volleyball, playing board games, or simply going to dinner together, those nights with a group of friends and mentors who constantly supported us became my favorite memories from freshman year. Since FRWD is all business majors, it was also nice to see friends in many of my classes and study with them all the time. Two of my closest friends from FRWD will now be my roommates for this upcoming year. I am incredibly grateful for everything that FRWD has given me, and I am super excited to have the opportunity to be a mentor for the Class of ‘30. I hope to help the next class create lasting memories and the same type of community that made my year so special.
Going into A&M, one of the most important things I knew I wanted was a meaningful community. As a freshman, FRWD brought me not only community, but some of my closest friends and best memories.
One of the things I loved most about my FRWD experience was my color group. Aqua quickly became the people I looked forward to spending time with in the midst of my busy week whether it was studying together, playing Hot Seat, watching movies, or eating out at Gumby’s. My mentors were (and still are!) people I can trust and rely on for both advice and a fun time. Plus, my friendship with the other Aqua freshmen is more than just the org we were in, it’s genuine and a bond that still ties us together to this day! I’m so grateful to FRWD for bringing me the amazing friendships that I needed during my transition into college. Because of FRWD, College Station quickly began to feel like home.
Getting to be on staff this year is so exciting because I get to be a key part of the community that I loved so much this past year! I can’t wait to meet the Class of 2030 and get them involved on campus and at Mays!
Mikayla Villafuerte
Representative 2025-2026
Mentor 2026-2027
Ever since arriving at Texas A&M, I’ve felt welcomed with open arms. Coming to campus in the fall of 2025, I was a little nervous about finding a group of friends and people I could always count on. During Welcome Week and the weeks that followed, I kept hearing about FLOs. My FBI leader happened to be a FRWD mentor and shared what the organization was all about. It sounded like exactly what I was looking for—a place to build lifelong friendships, grow professionally, and become part of something bigger than myself.
Looking back after my first year in FRWD, I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made at A&M. The mentors quickly became people I could turn to for advice, encouragement, and support, and the friends I made truly became family. Whether it was late nights playing basketball at the Rec, grabbing Whataburger or Fuego, or studying together at the WCL, some of my favorite college memories came from this organization.
I’m excited to give back as a mentor this year and help make the Class of 2030’s first year just as meaningful as mine was. FRWD gave me friendships, memories, and a place to belong, and I can’t wait to help create that same experience for the next class.
Outside of FRWD, you’ll usually find me at the Rec, watching Aggie sports, grabbing food with friends, or doing my best to survive another week in Wehner. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and making this an unforgettable year. Gig ’em!
Landon Lord
Representative 2025-2026
Mentor 2026-2027
Representative 2025-2026
Mentor 2026-2027
Looking back on my freshman year, I can honestly say that FRWD was one of my biggest blessings. Coming into Texas A&M, I knew that I wanted to be involved, but I had no idea what I wanted to be a part of. As I talked to different organizations and people at bannering, I could immediately tell how genuine, supportive, and fun everyone in FRWD was. It instantly became something that I wanted to be part of.
With FRWD, there was always something to look forward to - whether it was Flo Bowl, retreats, intramurals, color group hangouts, or even just studying with friends in WCL. These things were always soo much fun, but FRWD gave me so much more than just these experiences.
Throughout the year, FRWD gave me some of my closest friends, people that both challenged me and supported me, and a group of people that I genuinely look up to. Through the best and even the hardest moments of my freshman year, the people in FRWD brought out the very best in me. Looking back, this organization completely shaped my freshman year for the better.
Now, getting to serve on staff is such a full-circle moment. It's such a blessing to do it alongside some of my best friends and to have the opportunity to pour into this year's freshmen the same way so many people poured into me. I am so thankful for how FRWD has shaped me, and I can’t wait to welcome this year’s freshmen into this organization that means so much to me! FRWD really is family!!