Arizona State University - Sun Devil Spark / Sahuaro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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GAINING I was intimidated once I was here, but I was more excited than THE anything. The best things were being independent, fending for. EXPERIENCE myself and friends, good ones. -ART EKLUND Continued from page 4e interesting, but related to his major as well. Opting to go directly into the job market and hold off on graduate school for the time being, Eklund maintained a realistic perspective on what his chances would be. He had accepted the fact that being a novice in the work force meant probably starting at the bottom of the so-called corporate ladder. Being the self-proclaimed non-tie person that he was, some minor adjustments in lifestyle would probably have to be made once he graduated from school . He pointed out the fact that the field of computer graphics was in high demand despite the current recession. He also added that the position was actually one of the top ten jobs in the country. Our age group is on the brink of technology, he said. Ecklund added that this helped to make him feel more confident about his chances of success. Eklund explained his education at Arizona State as being 90 percent hands on experience. The fact that he had less bookwork and more of this experience would probably help to make the transition from college into the ' real world ' less drastic. I don ' t read from books and then apply it to something else, he said. I ' m actually on the computer most of the time. Ecklund described his field as the aspect of the chain that dealt with the clients. He added that he saw it as the crucial link between the actual theories of engineering and the public. He said the two major differences between his life now and that of a businessman would be the fact that he would have more responsibility and more money. Ecklund said that he looked forward to his life as a businessman as a challenge and not as something that would be completely overwhelming. I want to see exactly what I can do, Eklund added.

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MOVING Brandie Whitfield believed she was serving a purpose by being a involved in Whitfield was a member of STARS, an Taking Action to Reach Success. Whitfield, a second year student said she chose this organization because they provided mentors for their members and she wanted to meet more people with the same ethnic For Whitfield, the organization accomplished its purpose because it helped her academically, socially and personally. The mentors that are provided through this organization are excellent, Whitfield said. It ' s a good way to network with other black on campus. Whitfield, who was an industrial design major, did not have the advantage of living on campus like she during her first year of school year and that STARS gave her the opportunity to become more involved with campus life. She added that living off campus really did create a with meeting people. This was the main reason why she said she joined an organization. Living off campus creates a disadvantage with meeting other people especially since you Continued acronym for Students Text by Melanie Newsome (Above) Gatherin for a STARS meeting, Whitfield and her room Kadina Green laugh before the meeting Whitfield has a member of STARS for one year. (Right) devotes her during a I like STARS. There ' s a lot of good information Whitfield said. Most of friends are involve the group. Photos Craig Valenzuela INTRODUCTION