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Bringing a sociological perspective to architecture
Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 3/28/22 Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 3/28/22

Bringing a sociological perspective to architecture

Stephanie Casanova, who transitioned from sociology, looks forward to a career “that is multidisciplinary, just as my path into architecture has been.”

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Urban Studies Sparked Interest in Architecture
Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 3/22/22 Master of Architecture, Summer Programs, Architecture School Maria Cook 3/22/22

Urban Studies Sparked Interest in Architecture

Ben Stern reflects on his journey from McGill’s geography department to architecture and the role of STUDIO FIRST.

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End-of-School Speech Recalls ‘Beautiful Moments’
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 5/12/21 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 5/12/21

End-of-School Speech Recalls ‘Beautiful Moments’

“We are achievers. We are resilient. We are dreamers with unique visions to offer at an especially important time in history.”

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Thesis: A renewal plan for reggae’s birthplace
Master of Architecture, Summer Programs Maria Cook 4/23/21 Master of Architecture, Summer Programs Maria Cook 4/23/21

Thesis: A renewal plan for reggae’s birthplace

Trench Town’s rich architectural, social, and cultural history inspired Kimberley Wint’s Master of Architecture thesis.

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How forestry became an architecture thesis topic
Master of Architecture Maria Cook 3/8/21 Master of Architecture Maria Cook 3/8/21

How forestry became an architecture thesis topic

Building Resiliency into a Resource-Based Community

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Portfolio Example: 5
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20

Portfolio Example: 5

Shirley Chung is in the three-year Master of Architecture program after a career in banking and management consulting. Here’s work she submitted in her application portfolio.

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Portfolio Example: 4
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20

Portfolio Example: 4

Brendan Schoug’s portfolio helped him get accepted to the three-year Master of Architecture program at the University of British Columbia.

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Portfolio Example: 2
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/20/20

Portfolio Example: 2

Michael Jamieson received offers of acceptance from all the schools to which he applied.

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Portfolio Example: 1
Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 12/20/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School, Summer Programs Maria Cook 12/20/20

Portfolio Example: 1

Here’s the portfolio that helped Travis Strochinski gain admission to the 3-year MArch program at Carleton.

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Portfolio Tips for Architecture School Application
Architecture School, Master of Architecture, Summer Programs Maria Cook 12/13/20 Architecture School, Master of Architecture, Summer Programs Maria Cook 12/13/20

Portfolio Tips for Architecture School Application

What makes a great portfolio for grad school? What are admissions committees looking for?

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How to Apply to the Master of Architecture Program
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/4/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 12/4/20

How to Apply to the Master of Architecture Program

This handy list of links and FAQs tells you (almost) everything you need to know.

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Graduate Profile: Working at a Big Firm
Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/29/20 Master of Architecture, Architecture School Maria Cook 11/29/20

Graduate Profile: Working at a Big Firm

Carl Boucher landed a “great” job less than a month after graduation.

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Barcelona to Cape Town
Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/25/20 Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/25/20

Barcelona to Cape Town

One of the highlights of Gabrielle Argent’s experience at Carleton was the chance to travel.

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Getting Started
Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/25/20 Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/25/20

Getting Started

Figuring out what to do in life isn't always easy.

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Can I switch to architecture?
Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/18/20 Architecture School, Master of Architecture Maria Cook 10/18/20

Can I switch to architecture?

Did you know you can obtain a three-year professional degree in architecture without prior study in architecture?

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