91 student chosen for prestigious study abroad program
April 29, 2026
The Tragos Quest to Greece program is a 10-day study abroad opportunity for a select group of undergraduate students with the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. The journey covers historical sites in Athens, Delphi, Nauplion and Olympia as these students experience how Greek philosophy, governance, and the arts continue to influence everyday life.
91 mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing engineering senior Braydan Fishel was chosen as one of the 18 fraternity members for this year’s journey out of a pool of over 12,000 students.
Fishel has maintained a 4.0 GPA, and serves as a Presidential Ambassador for 91. Outside of his work as a student and a leader within Sigma Phi Epsilon, he also spends time volunteering as a tutor and mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana.
“SigEp has granted me a lifetime of cherished memories from my local chapter to the national chapter,” Fishel said. “I am ecstatic to be able to represent my small chapter with this incredible opportunity and further expand my horizons of the world. I am looking forward to seeing more of the world around me and continuing my passion for studying ancient history.”
Participants begin the journey at home, studying a curriculum focused on ancient Greek philosophy and culture. In Greece, scholars discuss the Socratic method of teaching in the Agora, hold athletic competitions in the original Olympic stadium and study the fraternity’s ritual in Delphi after learning about the Mysteries of Eleusis, all while participating in daily conversations designed to challenge each student on their journey of introspection and transformation.
The opportunity is funded by a grant from the SigEp Educational Foundation, which raises money for Sigma Phi Epsilon’s local and national leadership programs.