By: Sean Carnell
Trinity University T4T had a very successful fall semester
by finding ways to reach out and give back to their community. During Tiger Awareness Week, Trinity T4T
raised $200 in hopes to support the tiger habitat of the San Antonio Zoo. Throughout the semester, they worked
with multiple student organizations, not only to educate their peers about
their mascot; but also, to bring student groups together at their
holiday-themed events and t-shirt giveaway.
Tito Sandigo is a junior, double major in Business
Administration: Marketing and Theater with a minor in Spanish at Trinity
University in San Antonio, Texas.
“What’s great about Trinity are the academics, and the
tight-knit community on campus. We
get to know everyone on a closer level and really enjoy it,” Tito Sandigo,
Trinity T4T leader.
As Tito is enjoying his winter vacation in Costa Rica with
his sister, we talk about T4T.
S: We like to do
these fun questions at the beginning before we get into T4T. Describe your college
experience in three words.
T: Hmm… Life changing, I don’t want to say stressful, but
challenging, and superb!
S: What is your
favorite college-themed movie?
T: Let me think…would the Social Network count? That
would work, which is fantastic, and I love Accepted.
S: Those are awesome,
now on to Tigers for Tigers! How did you get involved with Tigers for Tigers?
T: I found out about Tigers for Tigers through my sister,
Gabriela Sandigo who founded Trinity T4T as a result of meeting you in Costa
Rica! I was a little skeptical at
first, just because I didn’t know what it was, but it opened my eyes about the
plight of tigers – which matters to me because I really enjoy animals. Knowing that such a regal creature was
going extinct is just terrifying! So
I was happy to find out that she was able to make it an official club on campus,
and that is how I became involved.
S: It’s amazing to
see how the relationship between your sister and I, from a study abroad
program, turned into a T4T club at Trinity. What kept you interested?
T: It’s because I saw that no one was doing anything about
it except for a few other people. For
me to inspire others to get this whole movement on-board with as many people as
possible, kept me interested with the idea of actually making a difference, and
to be a part of something that other people my age are involved in is exciting.
S: Do you see any
overlap between your major and Tigers for Tigers?
T: Yes, I see it in terms of marketing our organization on
campus, and within our small Trinity community. From the business perspective, I’m gaining a greater
perspective on the importance of building connections with others.
S: So what are you
looking forward to with Tigers for Tigers this semester?
T: Definitely having more events and getting more of our
community involved, and along with the opportunity for our members to attend
the upcoming summit at LSU.
S: What advice do you
have for other T4T members and leaders?
T: Stay determined. Keep up the motivation levels of your members, and remember
why we started what we are doing: to save our mascot.
S: One more question before we head
out...What is your favorite college anthem to listen to before you go out?
To find more information about Trinity Tigers for Tigers,
please visit their Facebook
page or follow them on twitter. Go
tigers!
-Sean Carnell
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