The fourth 14-student cohort graduated from the Matador Institute of Leadership Engagement during a ceremony on Friday, May 9, held at Texas Tech University’s historic Dairy Barn facility. Each graduate received the MILE Program’s unique medal signifying their completion of the program. The MILE Program is a three-semester professional and leadership development program for selected undergraduate...
The following is a leadership essay from MILE III graduate, John Owen, that was part of the MILE Program's third semester final portfolio. John is a senior agricultural and applied economics major from Sealy, Texas. The MILE Program has been the most influential activity I have been blessed with during my time at Texas Tech University....
Gaining those professional skills through the program has definitely made a huge impact here at the [vet] school....
When I was applying to the MILE Program, I thought there was a perfect formula in college that would spring me to immediate success. My assumption was that specific organization involvement, perfect class schedules, and the same internships as everyone else would land me in one of 10 agricultural jobs I thought existed. In my...