My name is Alexandra Sousa and I am a doctoral student in the Department of Communication. I am currently conducting a study for my dissertation about the ways students construct narratives about their experiences at Texas A&M. I am seeking undergraduate students, in any class level and from any major, at Texas A&M College Station. If you are an undergraduate at Texas A&M, I am hoping you will consider participating in this study. Tell me about your Texas A&M.

This project has been approved by my committee, as well as Texas A&M's internal research review board (IRB). Your participation will consist of a taking three images that you feel represent “your Texas A&M,” and a walking interview where you will discuss these images and guide the researcher to important places for you on campus, while you also talk about important memories and stories you’ve had at Texas A&M. In total, your participation should take 1-2 hours, about 30 minutes for the first portion of the study and 1-1½ hours for the second.

Your participation would be very valuable and greatly appreciated. If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact me directly at ansousa1161@tamu.edu or (978) 400-1764. At this time, I can give you more information about the study, answer any questions you have, and give you a copy of the information sheet. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Alexandra