Explorations
Explorations is a signature initiative of DMS, designed to take student learning and connection beyond the classroom. Through intentional group experiences, Explorations allows students step into new environments that encourage curiosity, reflection and peer connection.
The Explorations programs are about more than visiting new places — they are about helping Aggies build the skills, confidence and support systems they need to thrive during their college journey and beyond.
Explorations is not about checking destinations off a list. It is about creating spaces where students grow personally and academically by engaging with new settings, new people and new ideas. Whether traveling across Texas or experiencing the Bryan-College Station community, Explorations supports student transition, persistence and social wellbeing by fostering shared experiences that connect learning to life.
Explorations gives students opportunities to:
- Experience new environments in ways that expand curiosity and personal growth.
- Strengthen social well-being by building connections with peers and mentors.
- Develop resilience and problem-solving skills through guided dialogue and reflection.
- Connect with campus units and community organizations that expand networks of encouragement and opportunity.
DMS partners with both Texas A&M campus units and local community organizations to deliver these experiences. These collaborations give students access to professionals, resources and networks that reinforce their academic, personal and professional goals.
Two pathways make up the Explorations initiative and empower Aggies to learn with intention, connect with purpose, discover the strength that comes from shared experiences and gain confidence navigating unfamiliar environments.
Upcoming Explorations
Check back later to see what Explorations are coming soon!