The VMI Experience is like no other. We take pride in providing a unique environment - No Ordinary College - for our cadet-athletes to excel in academics and athletics in a military setting. The purpose of this page is to show some of the exciting things our track and field athletes did over the summer of 2023, broken up into three parts: Study Abroad, Internships, and Military Training.

Study Abroad

"When we're put into those tough situations, I've got to find the answer on my own." - Richard Edwards

Here at VMI, the Keydets are more than just athletes. Today we feature Gretal Shank and Richard Edwards as they share their study abroad experiences.#RahVaMil pic.twitter.com/coWi6QZmJX

— VMI T&F / XC (@VMITandF) September 25, 2023

Internships
 

"The VMI experience prepares you to handle the hard stresses in your life and to manage your time efficiently. That is a key part of my success." - Caroline Abigail Fiorillo

On today's More than an Athlete, we feature Jenna Kirkland and Caroline Abigail Fiorillo!#RahVaMil pic.twitter.com/iALXLMJ7AB

— VMI T&F / XC (@VMITandF) October 26, 2023

 

"...That tight knit atmosphere developing close relationship with my teachers...really helped with my proficiency in (my internship)" -Charles Male

On today's #MTAA, we highlight Charles Male and Julie Freitas and how VMI prepared them for their summer internships#RahVaMil pic.twitter.com/J7qmmUi3zR

— VMI T&F / XC (@VMITandF) November 22, 2023

"One of the biggest things I found here is the contacts that we get and the opportunities that that can provide to us"

Our #MoreThanAnAthlete series conclude by highlighting Isaiah Blount, Xander Topos, and Trent Whittaker's internships and how VMI prepared them#RahVaMil pic.twitter.com/HEQ9Tcng5E

— VMI T&F / XC (@VMITandF) December 8, 2023

Military Training

"Being a VMI Cadet helped me to take in the issues and problems I was faced with with confidence and with a clear mind" - Andrew Granger

On today's "More than an Athlete," we feature how VMI helped Andrew Granger and Samuel Clendenin's military service over the summer#RahVaMil pic.twitter.com/inFvDkHCWa

— VMI T&F / XC (@VMITandF) October 9, 2023