Spotlight: Kyle Christian
President, Student Government Association

Growing up, Kyle Christian's career dreams changed frequently, from scientist, to lawyer, to psychologist. However, one thing was certain - he knew he would be attending a college outside of his home in Antigua, an island in the Caribbean. He was referred by a friend to Midwestern because of its reputation for being international-student friendly and the Caribbean Recruitment Program.

In spring of 2009, Kyle arrived in Texas and eagerly began studying economics at the university. He was first introduced to the Student Government Association by serving as senator for the Honors Program. He served in this role for a year before making the decision to run for president, the office of which he was elected this past spring.

"Kyle possesses many qualities that will allow him to be an effective leader for our student body," said Keith Lamb, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. "He is a thoughtful individual who takes the time to analyze ideas, he has the ability to understand the environment in which we operate, and he possesses the key quality of reasonableness. Kyle is very articulate and will be a fine leader and representative of our student body."

While Kyle couldn't comment on any specific initiatives for SGA because he and his cabinet are still in planning stages, he said his goal is "to do the job well and represent the students."

When asked about the biggest difference between the Caribbean and Wichita Falls, Kyle decided the weather was the biggest adjustment for him. "In the Caribbean we don't really have seasons. There is a larger change in temperature from day to night than there is from any day in the year to any other day in the year." However, he said he enjoys Wichita Falls and is very comfortable here, having met a lot of good people.

Upon Kyle's graduation in May 2012, he plans to return to the Caribbean. However, he said if he had an offer to stay he might be enticed. When Kyle isn't busy with school work and SGA duties, he enjoys music, photography, reading, and politics.

MSU's Caribbean Recruitment Program began in 1993 with eight students from the Caribbean. Since then, the program has recruited more than 900 students and currently plays host to more than 250 students on campus.