Texas A&M's core values of integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, selfless service, and excellence were instilled in students. The spirit of leadership is taught so students can lead through values and experience. Aggies embody the values of friendship, caring, support, confidence and a can-do attitude. The question students are asked to consider is "How can I be of service?". Excellence stems from pride in who Aggies are and what they believe in. There is an optimism and attitude that propels Aggies to take on challenges.