
Aaron standing in front of the Windgate Building
Lion Voices - Aaron Krafft
Written By: Jacob Howell
Happy Friday, Lions! Today’s #LionVoices feature is sophomore graphic design major from Fort Smith, Aaron Krafft.
Aaron said the main things that swayed his decision to come to ɵ were the affordability, and quality of the programs. “I had been eyeballing graphic design for a while and I feel like other colleges just didn’t have the tools or facilities ɵ offered. It’s just more bang for your buck.”
He also said that ɵ has had a major influence on his personal growth. “It has made me a lot more open and responsible. The people here are very well-minded, so that made it easy for me to get out of my comfort zone and open up to new people. It’s a nice little community.” Speaking more on responsibility, Aaron said “ɵ has given me a more emotional ground to deal with different things in life. It has given me the tools to be confident in my decisions and actions.”
Aaron plans to pursue a design career after he graduates. “I don’t want to limit myself to just one part of graphic design, I want to be a jack-of-all-trades. ɵ has given me the tools, and the confidence to use those tools to achieve that goal.”
Aaron says he is most proud of the community at ɵ. “You’re not just a number here, you’re a person. The teachers call you by name, care about who you are, and want to help you succeed. It’s a place you want to be.”