Tiger Heritage Alumni Spotlight
Deaf History Month, 2022
Xavier M. Arana
AAS ’94, BS ’98
Why did you choose RIT?
RIT offers one of the best in the way of accessibility – ease in requesting interpreters/note takers and accessible communication in all classes.
Who influenced you most during your time at RIT – friends/faculty/staff?
The professors - they rock!
What advice do you have for current students who want to make the most out of their experience at RIT?
While you are working your co-ops – do not be afraid to ask about learning new skills while on the job! Take advantage of the opportunity when your supervisor gives you unfamiliar assignments – this is how you can grow and learn.
Always stay on top of current knowledge. Keep learning new skills. Learning never stops - even when you are retired!
Fun fact(s) about yourself?
My hobbies are scuba diving, traveling, remodeling, trying new restaurants with family and friends, and biking 28 miles roundtrip to work. I am also involved as a board member-at-large for Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, Deaf/Blind & Hard of Hearing and committee member for Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities.
Tiger Heritage Alumni Spotlight
Deaf History Month, 2022
Xavier M. Arana
AAS ’94, BS ’98
Why did you choose RIT?
RIT offers one of the best in the way of accessibility – ease in requesting interpreters/note takers and accessible communication in all classes.
Who influenced you most during your time at RIT – friends/faculty/staff?
The professors - they rock!
What advice do you have for current students who want to make the most out of their experience at RIT?
While you are working your co-ops – do not be afraid to ask about learning new skills while on the job! Take advantage of the opportunity when your supervisor gives you unfamiliar assignments – this is how you can grow and learn.
Always stay on top of current knowledge. Keep learning new skills. Learning never stops - even when you are retired!
Fun fact(s) about yourself?
My hobbies are scuba diving, traveling, remodeling, trying new restaurants with family and friends, and biking 28 miles roundtrip to work. I am also involved as a board member-at-large for Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, Deaf/Blind & Hard of Hearing and committee member for Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities.