Graduate Madi Briggs will be attending Texas Tech University with a major in agriculture communication. For Briggs, a big appeal of the school was its location and the experience that would come with it. “After visiting the campus a few times, I fell in love with the environment,” Briggs said. “Lubbock is a small town, and everything is so close together.”  Wishing to become a realtor after college, Briggs decided that Texas Tech afforded her a specialized program for the path she wants to pursue after college.  “I chose agriculture communications because I’ve always been interested in ranching and natural resources,” Briggs said. “I thought communications would be a great thing to major in because I want to be a realtor with land/property.” Heading for college and leaving the place she grew up is both one of the hardest parts for Briggs as well as the most exciting. “I like the distance from home,” Briggs said. “It’s not too far to where I can drive home on the weekends, but it’s...