A Northwest Missouri State University student traveled to Greece this summer to learn about Greek philosophy, governance and arts.
Max Kneib, a senior animal science major from Raymore, Missouri, participated in the study abroad program in June as the president of Northwest’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity chapter. He has served as the chapter president for two years and is involved in the Order of Omega honor society, Delta Tau Alpha agricultural honor society, Pre-Vet Club and the Bearcat Golf Club.
Knieb said he was humbled to have been selected to participate in the travel experience and gained perspectives that he can apply at Northwest.
“This trip taught me so many lessons that I will carry with me throughout the rest of my life,” Kneib said. “By studying Greek philosophy and understanding how those lessons tie into modern day life changed my perspective a lot. It not only made me want to improve my lifestyle but also taught me many valuable skills that I can implement in leadership positions within my chapter and the Northwest community.”
The Tragos Quest to Greece program is a 10-day journey with a select group of undergraduate members of Sigma Phi Epsilon from throughout the country, accompanied by alumni mentors and university faculty. The experience is designed to enhance the ways participants view the world, their fraternity and themselves through the study of how Greek philosophy, governance and the arts influences everyday life.
The Quest scholars visited ancient historical sites such as Athens, Delphi, Nauplion and Olympia and walked the streets where the Socrates and Aristotle taught. Kneib was selected as one of 17 undergraduate students to join the travel experience from a pool of more than 13,000 members.
