For as long as I can remember, I have always loved a few things, traveling, sports, history, and architecture. My enthusiasm for sports, history, and architecture has significantly helped me in my travels. I am lucky enough to have traveled to 10 different countries. Those countries are Germany 2x, France 2x, Italy 2x, Turkey, Greece, Norway, Monoco, Japan, Mexico, and Spain. In each of those countries, there is a different culture and history. And in each place I've visited, I have learned and absorbed the culture and architecture of those countries. Surprisingly enough, every one of those trips has helped me in my architecture schooling and, hopefully, career. Architecture is the most interesting and exciting part of traveling. 

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Sports are also a significant part of my life. I have played hockey since I was four years old and am an NHL fan. However, my other passion is the NFL and fantasy football. The Denver Broncos are my favorite team, and I enjoy building fantasy football leagues with my friends. To me, it's a way to have a focus and a hobby outside the physical realm; it takes strategy to a whole other level. 

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As far as history is concerned, learning about why and how things happened and seeing the connection between world events is fascinating. Understanding history can also interpret present issues and current events. It's just as they say, "without understanding history, one is doomed to repeat it." One of the most exciting parts of history is the magnificent structures built over time. These historical structures are what piqued my interest in architecture.

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My career in architecture has been an intriguing yet normal progression. When I was little, I could not get enough Legos. I was always building from instructions or even designing my very own creations with the "materials" I had on hand. Since then, my mom has told me I have an eye for design.

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Throughout my architecture education, I have learned so much about design. I have realized that architecture isn't just designing a building. It's about understanding how a person interacts with their built environment and how architecture can elevate one's experience with their surroundings. 

 

I get questioned a lot: "Why did you choose SDSU?" The answer was simple to me. I wanted a smaller school for more 1-on-1 learning and access to professors. I also wanted to be far enough away from home to feel like I was on my own and start fresh with not knowing anyone so that I could make new friends and connections. The architecture program sold me when the former Department Head, Brian Rex, gave me a tour of the program. It amazed me how hands-on and engaging the curriculum was. Being in a newly accredited program, I knew this would help my path to becoming licensed. 

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