Architecture Personal Statement I have always had a considerable interest in architecture, ever since studying it briefly during my art

GCSE course. Since then I've looked at architecture in detail through my work in as-level art, and in as-level technology; where I spent 4 months on an architecture related project, and gathered a huge amount of architectural knowledge. I think my versatility in coming up with solutions for proposals of any sort, and my articulate manner of communicating these solutions would suggest I would be well suited to the job of an architect. I believe it would be a very interesting career to pursue and could be very rewarding for a, hard working, creative, intellectual person such as myself. I also think my enthusiasm towards the subject would make the transition from 6th form to university much easier During my time at school I have gathered many key skills and have absorbed a great deal of knowledge. Out of everything I had been taught through my secondary education, my 'creative' and 'problem solving' skills were the most influential and had become my greatest assets. The subjects I chose to study for my AS-levels helped further my technical ability within these two areas. While mathematics and computing have enhanced my problem solving skills, 'design and technology' and art have enriched my artistic and creative capabilities. When researching architecture during my as-level technology course I learnt how to produce a wide range of imaginative research and while looking at my two favorite architects; Frank Loyd Wright and Eero Saarinen, I was greatly inspired and developed modern design strategies and imaginative ideas. From all the books I've read, the Internet sites I view, and the programs I watch, I've gathered a clear understanding of architecture I worked at the Imax cinema in Waterloo and then in Merton council for my work experience. In Merton council I was able to use my design and computing skills and I gathered a variety of other useful attributes while working there. In the human resources department I helped design a 20-page booklet about the dangers of smoking, and I was also given tutorial lessons on how to use a computer-aided design (CAD) system in the technology department. I now work part time on a flexible schedule for a catering business, and have worked at many high profile events, including 'party in the park' for the prince's trust I take pride in the fact that I readily contribute and take part in school charities, including a charity football tournament where I captained my team to the semi-finals. I was a class prefect and spent time after school organizing activities for younger students, including a chess tournament. I now regularly help out with after school activities, including guiding for prospective applicants on open days and providing general assistance. I was asked to take part in a gifted and talented enrichment program along with several other promising students during my secondary education. I have now accumulated several awards and certificates, my most significant being my 'supreme award', which I received for my academic achievements and my contribution as a student to the school

Architecture Personal Statement Architecture is a natural choice for me. I love the thrill of solving a problem in maths, physics and everyday life. I do this with an imagination and enthusiasm that has propelled me to two terms as a Student Council member acting as Public Relations Officer and Vice Chairperson where I promoted and lead the development of a student voice in the school environment. These qualities and an insatiable drive have brought me academic success and fulfilment My spare time for many years has been filled with thousands of art classes, from watercolour to mixed media. This passion for art and design has also lead me to great experiences in editing and designing the Transition Year yearbook, developing a theme, poster, ticket and set design for our annual fashion show and work experience with a graphic design company giving me real and practical knowledge of the commercial creative process In architecture I find the opportunity to express and develop these strengths and abilities

Ireland is a country littered by abandoned dwellings and these spur my interest in complementary design and construction in renovation while my life close to the land inspires an interest in alternative techniques such as straw bale. To build a structure worthy of Frank Geary out of turf blocks would be a dream As a member of the executive of a local charity, SHARE, which provides homes for the elderly I have been involved in research for our latest complex with the aim of providing the residents with best available safety features and an interior that is sensitive to their needs while retaining the warmth and sense of community in what are, after all, their homes. In groups we visited other similar facilities and reported back on the best features of each to the architects of the complex The want the time spent studying in a British university to broaden my horizons, provide me with the skills required not only to work within an experienced team but to build my own practice.

Architecture Personal Statement I am clear that I want to pursue a course in the area of architecture or planning, because it will enable me to combine the strongest aspects of my personality; a fascination with functional art and design, particularly arrangements of light and space; enthusiasm for solving practical problems; and working with other people. It is my desire to travel around the world and experience other cultures and broaden my horizons.With this in mind, possessing a set of transferable skills and knowledge will be invaluable for the future My ambition is to go to university and do a degree in planning and transport, or in architecture My work experience last year helped me decide that I wanted to study an area of architecture or planning. I spent part of my time at a hospital and shadowed doctors. The second was spent with an award- winning firm of architects, planners and engineers in Bath. Whilst I enjoyed working at the hospital, I preferred the variety, challenge and social context of the architecture and planning practice At school I have been an all- rounder and this can be reflected in my grades. So for A- levels, I have been torn between arts and sciences I opted for a balance, because I knew how important it is to express my creativeness as well as learn more about the physical world. I have a deep interest in literature, which I would like to expand and develop. I have confidence and am a very keen worker who will not give up until I have achieved my full potential. I feel prepared to take responsibilities and am co- operative and willing to accept guidance where ever it will aid my cause. I always try to be enthusiastic and find I get on well with other people and enjoy meeting new people and experiencing new surroundings. I also have the ability, and willingness, to listen and try to understand the view points of others. I have good IT skills, which can be clearly seen in my coursework and analytical and decision- making skills, to assess and resolve conflicting points of view, which is vital in being a Town and country planner I recognise the importance of having a good balance between working hard and engaging in pastimes. I have a number of hobbies both in an out of school . Out of school I have been practicing Taekwondo, of which I have been doing for five years and currently a black belt This is a hobby, which I enjoy immensely and would like to in the future teach to others.I also enjoy swimming and training at the gym In school I have been playing the flute and I'm currently working towards grade 5. I've been going to orchestra for about two years and have played in every concert since. I hope to continue my music throughout my life and future career. I am also very committed- member of the school council, which I find thoroughly interesting and enjoyable

Architecture Personal Statement Creation is a powerful skill, an intriguing ability evolving from our originalities and perspectives. By formulating our own unique creations, we may endeavour to create a parallel between our imagination and the world in which we live. Winston Churchill once emphasised the fact that "we shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us". In my mind, these buildings personify and embody the diverse cultures that exist today, reflecting the power and endless potential of man's genius. Self expression is what differentiates us as an individual. It is my passion for Architecture that acts as a catalyst for inspiration and therefore provides me with a prominent sense of ambition and desire. GCSE and A-Level qualifications have given me an opportunity to appreciate the aesthetic beauty prevalent in the world today. This insightful demonstration has allowed my passion to evolve further, hence determining my decision to continue at a more advanced level. I believe the course will challenge my creative potential, culminating in the formulation of my own, authentic designs. In effect, Architecture is a potent, influential force in my life that has given me a sense of direction and meaning. I agree with the ideology that an individual will rarely exceed his own expectations. Architecture installs in me a belief that I can achieve and reach new heights, therefore acting as a foundation for success and fulfilment in the future To me, viewing a structure in person is substantially more potent than a mere image. Travelling has succeeded in broadening my horizons and opening up my mind, therefore allowing me to appreciate traditional British Architecture and the spectacles created by foreign predecessors. Last year, I travelled with my school to Barcelona, a city with an abundance of style and creativity. Buildings such as the Palacio Guell and the Mila Casa are simply inanimate representations of one mans personal style, a testament to Gaudi's creative excellence. Moreover, I also completed work experience with a contractor at Eton College. This process of shadowing a professional permitted me to survey Architecture with a greater sense of clarity It is only by completing this experience that I can truly comprehend the complexities of the profession Although I view learning as a crucial area to focus upon in my life, I strive to be more complex than this, making myself a more well rounded individual. Essentially, maintaining a healthy body is a prerequisite to achieving a healthy state of mind. Therefore, I frequently visit the gym and participate in a variety of sporting activities, both traditional and unique. Personally, I enjoy sports such as tennis, rowing and football. In effect, these events allow me to work within a team orientated environment, whilst maintaining my individualistic sense of achievement. Conversely, I also attempt to integrate my passion with Architecture into my free time. On many occasions I utilise ICT facilities such as CAD in order to release the flow of ideas within my mind. This contrast of leisure and learning enables me to develop a clear sense of balance within my life In my opinion, it is certain moments in time that encapsulate all our beliefs and theories. During my visit to Barcelona, I had the privilege to view the Casa Mila, a perfect representation of originality. Viewing this intriguing structure first hand simply confirmed my passion, enlightening me on the endless possibilities that exist. The Casa Mila is perceived in a myriad of contexts, by a myriad of people, accentuating Gaudi's genius long after his death. I do not intend to follow the path of any individual, yet follow a path unique to myself. A famous quote once stated "don't bother just to be better than contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself". I believe University is the first part of my journey and look forward to participating in a rewarding, self fulfilling course.

Architecture personal statement Since I was young I maintained a keen interest in different types of art, as photography, making the postcards, flower arrangement, but mostly I liked dancing, drawing and painting what I've started to learn when I was 5 years old with my parents who are the choreographers with some drawing and painting skills.

At the age of 11 I've been spotted by my teacher as creative student with the best capability to harmonize the colours in the class. And therefore he asked for my parents to transfer me to high school of art. These two and a half year in art school challenged my creative potential in painting and sculpture lessons, but drawing and modeling I have enjoyed the most, because even now I still love to see how I can start from drawing point by point, and after line by line with solving some math problems and making everything narrowly, till the end, when I get the results which is your imagination made into reality on the paper, and it gives me the satisfaction. Unfortunately I didnt have a possibility to finish that school, because of my parent divorce, I moved to other school in the other city with my mother. Despite all these problems I've never stopped drawing and painting. My spare time after school has been filled with a lot of art classes, from painting with computer to mixed media. Now I have improved my IT skills and I can work with such the programs, as PHOTOSHOP, MS OFFICE and learning with CAD. Also I have had an opportunity to be a member of senate. This let me to develop my patience in pursuance of the best results in organizing some events and shows in my school, and even in the other city schools. I always try to be enthusiastic and find I get on well with other people, enjoy meeting new personalities and experiencing new surroundings. I have assisted in a lot of projects and public competitions as well. I'm pleased to take a dare for myself and show what I can for the others. But the best part is to see the reaction when my work is being seen by people. I love to hear compliments and criticism, because it makes to improve myself more and more. When I was 15 I started to think about what I want from my life and I knew that I really want to do something special that people would know about me and wonder at my striking creations. These are the causes why I have the ambition to go to university and do a degree in planning the buildings, creating some modern houses and interiors, because it will enable me to combine the strongest aspects of my personality. Nowadays many buildings are so lofty, extremely the architecture of London. Consequently I'm here. The centre of this city is the big museum, where I could spend all my time and watch all those small, but labour-consuming details in creative constructions. I'm just dreaming about the studies, because I truly want to know more about functional house, particularly arrangements of light and space, and the physical world. I'm convinced that I'm ready to go to this world with all my creativeness. It's a bit hard to explain by letter why I truly want to study exactly an architecture course. It's just ambition inside. I see a lot of perspectives in architecture with creation, which is just powerful skill. I'm inflamed with desire to create something, but I'm missing some knowledge to realize that in the future. I love to do something new, I have a lot of ideas and I really want to show it for the world. I feel prepared to face with math, art history, I'm ready to learn all these for a long years and gain a professional architect name, I'm ready to take that responsibility, but I'm just waiting for agreement.

Architecture personal statement I am passionate about art and helping people. I am pursuing architecture as a profession because I see it as a career path where the two meet. Alvar Aalto said, Building art is a synthesis of life in materialised form. We should try to bring in under the same hat not a splintered way of thinking, but all in harmony together. The desire to make the world a better place for people to live in has been the greatest influence in my pursuit of architecture as a profession. Compassion has helped in my pursuit of architecture. Last semester I was put on the Deans List for earning a grade point average over 3.50 with 18 units, but my grades havent always been good. When I started architecture classes at El Camino, working to make a living was the highest priority. Neither of my parents earned a college degree. It was important for me to learn a trade and support myself. I worked restaurant jobs and eventually became a server at an upscale restaurant. I earned enough money to pay for rent, groceries and other living expenses, but I struggled to balance my education with work. My grades were low and I dropped several classes, but I was still interested in learning. I absolutely loved the architecture classes. I took pride in my work, but I kept to myself in the campus studio. Advanced students came to me and mentored me. Without me asking for it, they kept coming back. Eventually they helped me to feel at home in the studio, and I felt comfortable as an architecture student. That made all the difference

in my educational progress. The character and determination I built from working restaurant jobs to pay for rent and food could be focused comfortably on my dream of architecture. I have since committed myself to helping other students in the architecture studio succeed. I volunteer to help when I can. Outside of school I volunteer with The Sunshine Kids non-profit organization, which provides positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients. I participate in Sunshine Kids events and help kids receiving cancer treatment have a good time. At El Camino this has gone beyond helping classmates with homework. I have found or made opportunities to help people in other ways. I served a year as president of El Camino Colleges Architecture Club, and I used my leadership to create programs and activities that take the interest of over one hundred fellow students beyond the classroom. I led El Camino Colleges Design Village teams in 2011. Going into the competition no team member had participated in Design Village or any extracurricular design/build competition like it. Our goal was to see our structures, a design we create just like in class, become a livable structure on a windy hillside in San Luis Obispo. We felt this was a valuable experience to our education as architecture students, but the school did not sponsor the teams and instructors were not able to oversee our operations. The project was a challenge with several risks. We needed to collaborate among ourselves to research a comfortable structure design that could be built on a very small budget, and we needed to be confident that it would not tumble down a hill, blow away in the wind, get washed away with rain, or fail us in any other way. It was a challenge we enjoyed. I met with local businesses to acquire building materials as donations, local architects to review the design, and a local engineer to check the design for its structural integrity. We invested weeks into the idea of seeing our design become a real structure. Every member sacrificed their entire spring break to build the structures and participate at the Design Village event, and because of all the hard work that went into the structures, sleeping in the structures didnt seem like a risk. I organized a group art show that allowed everyone in the architecture club the opportunity to display artwork in a professional gallery for one night. I wanted fellow architecture students at El Camino to feel good embracing their creative interests, and I wanted art goers to notice that community college students are capable of more than just computer aided drafting that there are in fact great minds at El Camino. I collaborated with professional artists, local musicians, poets, promoters, and a newspaper to put the event together. I initially funded all the costs of the event with my money. I collected artwork and hung all the pieces in the gallery. I found club members who took pride in their cooking and offered to bring in homemade goods. Everything on the night of the event was free. Admission was free, the music was free, the refreshments were free, and artwork sales were free of commission. The event gained so much momentum that a man volunteered to print t-shirts for the event. He printed dozens of t-shirts and gave them away at the event for free. All the architecture students that took the risk of showing their artwork were celebrated, and many of them told me they had a great time. I know my future is in design innovation bringing solutions that improve the local and global environments. My commitment to improving the lifestyles of people within my community, country and the planet was evident to my professors, as I was amongst only four students selected to participate on a paid internship program with the State Chancellor Office of California Community Colleges. The DEEP program is a pilot program that takes a systems approach to teaching sustainability within a campus setting using buildings as pedagogical tools for learning about topics like energy efficiency, waste, transportation. I am working alongside professors and the boards of student clubs to integrate and infuse sustainability into existing classes, researching topics for new curricula. DEEP programs will provide me with an opportunity to earn the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design LEED Green Associate certification. I am also writing a monthly newsletter to inspire the entire campus community to think critically about environmental issues. California College of the Arts values align perfectly with my personal values. I want to do well, and I want to be among the best. I want to go to CCA because CCA students do amazing work and because I believe the colleges values create the perfect environment for students to help each other succeed. I see a connection between the work students do and the environment created by the colleges value, and I feel offering wisdom gained through my experiences could contribute to the creative greatness at CCA.