Growing up, Jordan Craig always said he never wanted to follow in his mother’s footsteps and become a teacher. He wanted to be a lawyer.
After becoming involved with FFA in high school, Jordan decided he really liked agriculture and decided to pursue a career. He has now changed his mind in regards to the teaching profession.
“I could see myself teaching one day and working with students,” said the agriculture sciences and agricultural education major from Conway. “I see the relationships these students have with their teachers.”
As the FFA Northwest State Vice President, Jordan has traveled all over the state to teach workshops and speak at banquets. He has been able to see first hand the impact FFA and its advisors have on young people.
“There will always be a career in agriculture,” the 2005 Conway High School graduate said. “I want to be in a place where I can help farmers and people in agriculture make the environment a better place for living.”
When he is not in class, studying, or fulfilling his duties as an FFA state officer, Jordan is heavily involved with on-campus activities. He is involved with the Student Activities Board, Residence Hall Association, and the Association of Baptist Students. In the fall he will hold leadership positions in RHA and SAB.
“My favorite thing about college is the different social events that take place on campus,” he said. “For example, there are movie nights and Spring Fling. There is always something to do here.”
Jordan offers words of advice on how to become more involved in campus life.
“Make friends with people you normally wouldn’t be friends with,” he advised.
Before coming to college, Jordan couldn’t imagine the opportunities he has had with meeting interesting and diverse people.
“I didn’t realize I would be able to socialize and communicate with so many different people,” he said.
He chose to attend Southern Arkansas University because when he came on a campus tour, everyone was so friendly and greeted him even though they did not know him.
“I felt like I was part of a close-knit family,” he said.
