TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Day three of the Trojan Patriot Academy saw students learning about leadership with both familiar and unfamiliar faces.

Students broke into groups where they learned about different aspects of leadership from members of TROY’s faculty and guests from Constituting America and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation.

“I think putting yourself out there and talking to people is very important, making new connections,” said Trojan Patriot Academy attendee Gray Hardy.

While in groups, student learned valuable communication skills and how to use their strengths and weaknesses to become better leaders.

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“We did a few groups with Dr. [Ellis] Bush,” Hardy explained. “We got to talk about our weaknesses with each other and our strengths and it helped us better understand and connect with each other.”

Students not only learned how to be better leaders, but also how to lead by example.

“Leadership isn’t about the titles or authority,” said another attendee, Criselda Reyes. “It’s about taking responsibility and taking action and stuff when it’s time to.”

After their time at Troy University, the students will visit the Alabama State House before going to Montevallo for their presentations at the American Village.