Wichitan Carlos Sosa has spent his time at Wichita State honing his audio production skills at the School of Digital Arts, and now he’s ready for a career in multimedia production. He encourages Shockers to “get engaged and build connections” while they’re at WSU.
Carlos is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2026 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
What degree will you be earning in May?
Bachelor of Applied Arts in media arts with an emphasis in audio production
What is your hometown?
Wichita
What schools did you attend before coming to Wichita State?
Wichita South High School
When you were a little kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A touring or studio musician
What made you choose Wichita State University?
It was close to home, and I liked the audio production program.
What applied learning experiences did you participate in during your time here?
I currently work as a studio technician at Shocker Studios. I handle any tasks in the studio, from setting up sessions, recording, mixing, studio maintenance, and helping or teaching new students with their individual studio projects.
Did you receive any scholarships to attend Wichita State?
The Shocker Promise scholarship allowed me to pursue my studies without the financial burden. Thank you to Sheelu Surender and the Office of Financial Aid!
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
College is your time to meet everyone and anyone. You and your peers are future professionals, so don’t forget to get involved, get engaged and build connections that will prove beneficial later in life. Many of my jobs and positions come from my ability to interact and advocate for myself. It’s no easy feat, but it’s not impossible.
What are your plans after graduation?
I have plans to attend graduate school potentially in the fall. But overall, after graduation, I hope to continue working in multimedia production.
Fun question: You suddenly find yourself in the middle of a dance battle. What's the first move you're gonna hit 'em with?
The T Pain head and chest move, niche reference.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation-driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry- and defense-funded engineering R&D and No. 9 overall for engineering R&D.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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