Podcast by Patrick Bennett
Maverick Voices
Maverick Voices is for the Midlands Technical college community to share there journey to MTC and what makes MTC the place for them. Join us for these insightful conversations about MTC community members.
Maverick Voices
Latest episodes
17 January 2025
Maverick Voices: Viewing the World in a Unique Lens
In the episode, Patrick sits down with Nick, a computer science student at MTC, to discuss his experiences at school and how he navigates life with Autism and ADHD. Nick's unique perspective helps him look at learning differently and creatively. Additionally, he expresses his excitement about being a part of the MTC community and his involvement in the NSM club.
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22 November 2024
From Art to Architecture: Israel's Unconventional Journey
In this episode of Maverick Voices, host Patrick chats with Israel, a student from the building construction program. Initially starting her academic journey as an art major, Israel later pursued pre-nursing before finally finding her true passion in building construction. As a first-generation Trinidadian American, Israel shares her cultural experiences and the challenges she faced shifting from New York to South Carolina. She discusses her family's reaction to her career changes and highlights the intellectual aspects of construction that captivated her interest, shedding light on the complexities and diverse career opportunities in the field.
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15 November 2024
Maverick Voices: Fostering Hope
In this episode, Patrick interviews Katie Miller, who is in Midlands Technical College's business program and plans to open up a non-profit that will help children in the foster care system and children with disabilities. She is motivated by her personal experiences as a child in foster care, and wants to be a positive influence for children going through what she went through. Katie explains that the welcoming and helpful environment at MTC has helped her do her best and clearly evaluate her path in life.
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08 November 2024
Maverick Voices: A Motivating Environment Makes All the Difference
Patrick speaks with one of MTC's Coca-Cola Scholars, James L, who is a part of the school of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades program of study, studying Industrial Electrical Maintenance and Building and Construction. James goes over how his first attempts at college were unsuccessful and how he just was not ready for the demands college required. However, after spending some time in the workforce, James decided it was time to go back. His college of choice? Midlands Tech. From there, James explains how the supportive professors and PTK officers made him feel like he was ready to give college his all. Through these experiences, James remarks that his ultimate goal is to make a difference for future students at Midlands Tech and to leave the college better than he found it.
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01 November 2024
Maverick Voices: Changing the Narrative
In this episode, Patrick interviews Shaw Howell, a business major who seeks to change the overarching narrative surrounding two-year technical colleges. Shaw details her journey from working as a retail manager to deciding to continue her education and attend Midlands technical college. She talks about how her children and her job as a general manager not only motivated her to change, but equipped her with the skills to thrive under pressure. While here, she reflects on how her previous experiences motivated her to be more active on campus and change both her own, and her fellow students', personal narratives about smaller colleges. This is an episode you do not want to miss!
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01 November 2024
Maverick Voices: You Can Either Give Up, or Give it All You've Got
This episode has Patrick interviewing Mary Reason, a student in MTC's school of Healthcare who wants to be a nurse. She shares her early experiences with the medical field and her intense desire to help people. While she started her college journey at Aiken Technical College, she found the welcoming community, the competitive environment, and scholarly reputation of Midlands Tech more appealing. Mary also details her struggles with disability and limited time, and shares how she copes with adjusting your dreams to fit with your new reality.
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