MSC ALOT – MSC Aggie Leaders Of Tomorrow
Why apply to MSC ALOT?
MSC ALOT is a freshman leadership organization within the Memorial Student Center. It is one of the oldest and the largest FLOs on campus. MSC ALOT guides student leaders through opportunities for leadership and enrichment through programming. MSC ALOT is composed of six programming subcommittees that allow members to serve the organization, campus, and community through hands-on experience and leadership opportunities. MSC ALOT also has “families” consisting of about eight freshmen and two sophomore Group Leaders. These families have weekly hangouts, giving freshmen many opportunities to grow and bond throughout the year. Members of MSC ALOT have gone on to serve as Yell Leaders, MSC Presidents, MSC committee chairs, MSC Executive Vice Presidents of Programs, MSC Vice Presidents of Programs and Business, Executive Vice President in SGA, and many more leadership positions across campus.
Fall Application & Informational ScheduleAbout MSC ALOT
To provide a glimpse into what the experience of being in MSC ALOT looks like, the FLO’s student leaders completed answered a few questions.
What does a “week in MSC ALOT” look like?
- Sunday evening: Subcommittee meeting (1 hour)
- Thursday evening: General Committee Meeting – all of MSC ALOT (1 hour)
- Family hangouts (2–5 hours, optional)
- Hanging out in the Student Programs Office (optional but always available throughout the day)
Organization Size
| Position | Freshmen | Counselors | Executives |
| # Students | 96 | 44 | 8 |
Being involved with MSC ALOT I can expect to pay…
| Dues & Known Costs | · Academic year: $130 · Trips: $15 |
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| Financial Aid
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Does MSC ALOT have a Big/Little Program?
Yes
What does the Family Experience entail?
Freshmen are paired with two “Parents” and a “Big” who are current staff members and previous staff members, respectively, of MSC ALOT. “Fam” parents and Bigs serve as academic and personal mentors. The goal of the Family program is to connect freshmen with upperclassmen who can provide guidance regarding classes, study habits, resources, and more. Fam Parents and Bigs also serve a social role by supporting freshmen and hanging out in the Student Programs Office (SPO).
Want to learn more?
Attend FLAC events, MSC A LOT informationals, follow the MSC ALOT social media (@msc_alot) and reach out to the student leaders using the contact information available on this page. Find the full recruitment schedule here.
FLO Evaluation
FLOs are evaluated yearly based on several factors. Three of these factors are Leadership, Service, and Social. Here is what last year’s members experienced in these areas:
Leadership
- Leadership training and education: mutli-part, freshman-led program
- Service and Volunteering Informationals, bannering, and programs: led by freshmen
- TEDxTAMU Conference
- Profit shares coordinated by freshmen
- Various leadership development opportunities through MSC ALOT committees (including SERV, SPEAK, FLO’s Got Talent, CTA, BLT, etc.)
Service
- MSC ALOT events include community service at the Brazos Valley Food Bank, Keep Brazos Beautiful at Castle Heights Park, College Stations Parks, and Becoming Leaders of Tomorrow.
- MSC ALOT also participates in service buddies which bring us all around College Station participating in unique service opportunities.
Social
Ice Cream Social, BLT Overnight Retreat, FLO Bowl, FLO Cup, social nights, trivia nights, Netflix parties, banquet, Family tailgate, Family mixers, Exec Roast Night, Cultural Leadership Festival, All-MSC Midnight Yell hangout, FLOs Got Talent, MSC ALOT Midnight Yell, MSC ALOT football games, Sbisa formal, weekly hangouts, and so much more!.