Aaron Dietz
B.A. Liberal Studies, 2007
 Not able to find a good job and living off his credit card, Aaron Dietz decided Antioch sounded much better than working two low-paying jobs.
He says many reasons led to his decision to attend Antioch. "I was interested in learning more about publishing and Antioch University Seattle has its own literary journal," says Dietz. Earning credit for working on a literary journal appealed to him.
He was also attracted to Antioch for giving him the opportunity to document his life experience for college credit. After working as a professional musician, web designer and writer with self-taught skills, he wanted to get credit for what he had learned.
"Antioch knows that offering easy ways to construct your own independent studies is one more way for you to be sure you're getting the education you want."
"Antioch's style of education sounded great," Dietz says. "I had dropped out of two state colleges because of their uninspired style of teaching. Antioch had a good reputation for being able to educate self-learners and for keeping students involved in the learning process."
He credits independent study with helping him round out the gaps in his education. "I was able to create classes geared toward writing and publishing my own book, something that would have been much harder to do at a state college.
"Antioch knows that offering easy ways to construct your own independent studies is one more way for you to be sure you're getting the education you want," he notes.
What does he tell those who might be considering Antioch?
"I tell prospective students it is a classroom experience like no other. It is more expensive than a public university, but it is every bit worth it," says Dietz.
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