Lauren Meyers

College Life Coach

Lauren Meyers is originally from Plano, TX. At an early age, her parents instilled in her the mindset that she could achieve anything she put her mind to no matter how hard it may be. Lauren came to East Texas A&M as a Freshman PSA (Program for System Admission) student. The PSA program is for students to complete their first year at an A&M System school and meet all program criteria to be accepted into Texas A&M University beginning with their Sophomore year. Within her first semester at East Texas A&M she fell in love with the campus and made lifelong friends, so Lauren dropped the PSA program and stayed at Commerce to finish her bachelor's degree. East Texas A&M became her home away from home. She is now back at her alma mater fulfilling her goal as an academic advisor and adjunct instructor.

A Conversation with Lauren Meyers

How do you help students at East Texas A&M?

I currently am a College Life Coach where I instruct the freshman seminar course Student and the University, where we teach first year students how to be successful during their time in college. We go over campus life, campus resources, study skills, time management and ultimately how to make the transition to college life more seamless. Our office also hosts various workshops throughout the semester for all students. I help oversee/develop our peer mentors, who are our student workers from the Student and the University course alongside each College Life Coach.

What do you love most about your career?

What I love most about my job is meeting and getting to know so many students each semester. I love gaining relationships with my students and being able to be their biggest cheerleader and support system. I think it's important for students to obtain those valuable connections with faculty and staff so they know they will always have someone to go. I love when former students come see me to just talk or seek advice. Even though I am no longer their instructor, it means a lot to me that they still see me as their support system.

What do you like doing when you’re not working?

I love to cuddle with my dog and read or binge watch whatever show is trending.

What is your favorite spot in Commerce and why?

My favorite spot is Mugs on the Square! It has the BEST coffee and sweet treats, and it's the cutest coffee shop around.

Who has been a role model for you and why?

I would say my biggest role models are my parents. They instilled in me at a very young age that hard work and dedication will take you far in life. Growing up, they were always my biggest cheerleaders in everything I did and they always pushed me to achieve my goals whether that was in school, sports, work or anything else. They always made sure I knew they were proud of me. To this day, they always tell me how proud they are of me and I know they are always rooting for me. The love they have for each other and for our family is always something I have looked up to and admired. My parents are honestly just the best people ever and they leave a lasting impact on whoever they meet.

Education

• M.S., Higher Education Administration, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2020
• B.S., History Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2018