Steph Schaffer

            Raul Cuero suggests that there are many different ways to achieve knowledge, success, and survival through mental, physical, and spiritual development.   I have actually already used some of these concepts in my everyday life. One concept Cuero spoke about was the idea that having a positive attitude and having the ability to commit to something without the fear of failure. He believes this mindset can ultimately lead you to success and harmony. Throughout the past 5 years I have used this mindset countless times to achieve my desired goals. For example, after suffering from a traumatic brain injury, I was constantly told I would not be able to graduate high school, let alone go to college. However, I told myself I was capable of doing both, and I did.   I exceeded everyone’s expectations about how I was no longer smart enough to finish school. Even today, I use the critiques I am given based on how smart I am and what I am not capable of doing and I use these negative c

My name is Steph Schaffer and I am currently in my third year at the University of Tampa.   I was born and raised in Livingston, New Jersey and recently moved to Tampa, Florida. I am a Graphic Design major and I have a strong passion for Interior Design, as well as design as a whole. I have always had a creative side to me and I believe that my creativity can be blossom within my Graphic Design major and in all of the classes I will be required to take. I am honestly very thrilled to be taking Art and Technology.   I feel that the atmosphere of the classroom seems to be relaxed.   Everyone in the class seems willing to be open-minded towards many different perspectives.   Before I got to the classroom I was very excited to hear what the class was about.   Once attending the first class I have become even more thrilled to take this course. My goal in the Art and Technology course is to have a greater understanding of how technology relates to art and how th