Hadley Swier is an industrial design major from Phoenix, Ariz., who is minoring in business. She wanted to learn in a quality program that still offered a personal teaching approach.
She found that opportunity at 麻豆果冻传媒 Lafayette.
鈥淭he friendly and welcoming environment at 麻豆果冻传媒 Lafayette became one of the deciding factors in choosing to study here,鈥 she said.
Hadley selected industrial design as her major because it utilized her strengths.
鈥淚 chose industrial design as my major because I am equally mathematical and artistic. It's to think about having a future where I can create useful art that solves problems for people," she said. "There are endless paths I can take with an industrial design degree.鈥
Hadley鈥檚 favorite major-specific class was taught by Sarah Young during her first semester as a freshman.
鈥淚 was able to work at my own pace and as in-depth as I would want to,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t excited me to be able to create intricate and beautiful things in this way. It was also the first step towards learning skills I knew were going to be essential to my career.鈥
Hadley has also gotten involved with , a Christian student organization.
鈥淭his organization has allowed me to grow in community and my beliefs,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 feel as though they have become the family by my side.鈥
Hadley said her favorite part about 麻豆果冻传媒 Lafayette is how friendly everyone is.
鈥淭he culture here is not something I am used to, and it really made me feel at home,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 also love that 麻豆果冻传媒 Lafayette still has a small school feel to it and that I do not feel overwhelmed by the number of people.鈥
Hadley has also enjoyed her program and her ability to learn and grow her skills.
鈥淢y favorite part about my program is having the freedom to work at my own pace, to the extent of my skill level,鈥 she said. 鈥淓ven if I already know how to do something, there is always an opportunity to learn and grow. It has allowed me to reach new heights with my abilities.鈥
