10 Surprises When Moving to College Station or Bryan, Texas

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The Bryan and College Station area is friendly, fun and quintessentially Texas. The two cities blend together into one cohesive place that the locals just call BCS. Although it is undeniably a great place to live, work and raise a family, some people moving in from other parts of the country might experience a bit of culture shock.

10 Surprises When Moving to College Station or Bryan, TX:

1 – It's hot and humid, but sometimes not.

Because these Texas cities are farther south and west, they do experience plenty of heat and humidity. People moving from the north or east who expect everywhere in Texas to be a sauna 365 days of the year will be surprised to need winter coats and rain boots.

2 – People are incredibly friendly.

Don't be shocked to get a "Howdy" from perfect strangers on the street. Good manners and an open smile are the way of life around there.

3 – Texas is really, really big.

There is still a lot of open land in Texas and the cities and towns may be more spread out than in other, smaller states. Driving across the whole state is a road trip in itself.

4 – Most people are conservative.

With Texas A&M topping the "Most Conservative Schools" list from Princeton University, it's no wonder the surrounding area would be the same. Many people conservative politically, socially and religiously. Patriotism and Christianity are omnipresent.

5 – Texas pride is a powerful force.

People who live here are proud to be Texans and display this pride with flags, home decoration and on their clothes and vehicles as well.

6 – High school and college sports are popular.

People in this region feel a strong sense of pride for their high school and college sports. Football is huge around here and the crowds can grow to legendary proportions. During a home game at Kyle Field, every part of town will know when the home team scores from the roar of the crowd.

7 – Things center on Texas A&M University.

In autumn, winter and spring, the shops, restaurants and bars are filled with the students from the University and other nearby colleges. Traffic is nearly impossible on game days or during a special event on or off campus. Things quiet down some in the summertime.

8 – Quintessential "cowboy stuff" exists.

Cowboy boots, cowboy hats, lucky horseshoes and cattle horns on the front of big pickup trucks. These things are more than just movie props or costumes for some people in this Texas region.

9 – Barbecue, Tex-Mex and beer are food groups

Texans are serious about the barbecue, especially lots of steaks and other meat, genuine Tex-Mex food and beer. There are plenty of unique craft beers being produced in the region. Local wines are another favorite taste sensation.

10 – The spirit of Aggieland is all about tradition.

Texans are proud to be from Texas, the United States in general and be a part of the Aggieland tradition. Texas A&M University leads much of the tradition around College Station and Bryan with the Silver Taps and Muster calls daily.

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