Maverick Voices

Patrick Bennett
  • 5.0 (3)
  • EDUCATION

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.

  1. 07/18/2025

    Maverick Voices: Tatiana’s Journey to Biomedical Engineering

    Tatiana, a biomedical engineering student from Columbia, SC, shares her inspiring journey from cheerleading and college doubts to becoming a mother and returning to school with a new purpose. She opens up about choosing MTC over a faraway university, overcoming the fear of college, and how her son now drives her dream of becoming a doctor in biomedical engineering.

    23 min

  2. 07/11/2025

    Destiny's Journey: From Maryland to MTC

    Destiny, a history major at MTC, shares her journey from Maryland to South Carolina, highlighting the cultural differences and adjustments she faced. Originally an art major, she switched to history with aspirations of becoming an attorney. Although new to college, Destiny finds joy in exploring new opportunities and perspectives, appreciating the diversity and events her current institution offers. She balances her student life with an overnight job at Amazon, managing a schedule that accommodates her classes and family responsibilities. Her story reflects the challenges and rewards of pursuing higher education later in life.

    19 min

  3. 06/27/2025

    Maverick Voices: Eight Years Later: Finding Purpose in Engineering

    In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Ryan, an electrical engineering student at Midlands Technical College, who shares his unique journey from Brooklyn, New York, to Columbia, South Carolina, and back to college after an eight-year break. Ryan shares how he once struggled with anxiety and a lack of direction during his first attempt at college, but now returns with a renewed mindset, clear goals, and a deep desire to learn. We dive into the mental hurdles of studying in math heavy fields like engineering, the power of seeing others succeed, and the support he found through MTC’s tutoring programs.

    27 min

  4. 01/17/2025

    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.

    27 min

  5. 11/22/2024

    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.

    31 min

  6. 11/15/2024

    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.

    22 min

  7. 11/08/2024

    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.

    29 min

  8. 11/01/2024

    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!

    31 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Patrick Bennett
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Maverick Voices