Joseph is from the South and comes from a large family. As a young child, he was diagnosed with a hearing loss and considers himself hard of hearing. He attended mainstreamed schools and was the first in his family to get a college degree. While at RIT/NTID, he’s lived on the 12th floor of a dorm, in an on-campus apartment, and now rents an apartment off campus near downtown Rochester because he likes the independence. He worked as a graphic artist for Rochester Business Journal and received his associate’s degree in digital imaging and publishing technology. He’s now pursuing his bachelor’s degree. He’s active in theater – both on stage and behind the scenes, and recently worked as stage manager for an NTID production of Othello.
Joseph Fox
- Where I'm from
- Marietta, GA
- Age
- 27
- Year Level
- 3
- Major
- Arts and Imaging Studies
- Why did you come to RIT/NTID?
- The mix of hearing and deaf students.
- Best thing about college so far
- I learn so many different cultures with students involved in clubs and performances.
- Best thing to do off-campus in Rochester
- Tour the George Eastman House (International Museum of Photography), High Falls, going to the mall with friends.
- People may be surprised to know...
- I am an uncle to 24 nieces and nephews and the great-uncle of five nieces and nephews. I'm the youngest of eight and the only sibling without children. And I'm the only sibling who has a college degree.
- Favorite food
- German food, fried green tomatoes and seafood.
- Favorite movie
- The Color Purple, Fried Green Tomatoes, Steel Magnolias.
- Favorite sport
- Football.
- Clubs
- NTID Drama Club, NTID Student Congress director of academic affairs.
- Hobbies/interests
- Acting and dancing and hanging out with friends, fixing antique pictures, playing with Callie Ann, my 17-year-old cat.
- Dream job
- Opening my own business or being an actor. I'd love to be in a movie.
- Where will you be five years from now?
- Maybe I will move back to Georgia, but it depends where I find a job.
- What would you like to tell the world?
- RIT/NTID is the best college for all deaf and hearing students.
- Advice for incoming RIT/NTID students
- It is a great opportunity for students to learn about deaf culture and hearing culture. Lots of students come from all over the world and all 50 states.