So, I basically wanted to include an in-depth introduction at the early stages of this whole blogging thing to let any potential and future reader know a little bit about the person behind this blog. My names Ellie Cullen and I am currently studying to be an Architect at the Architectural Association, London. Getting into the school was a sort of pinch me moment but it didn't come easy.
Throughout school and collage, I was a student getting average grades in all my academic classes but then hitting the higher grades in all the creative classes. Such as, Art, Graphic Design, Photography and more. It always became apparent to me that I wanted to do something creative within my career but I was always unsure. I always had a slight obsession with anything to do with interior design or house renovations.
When applying to Universities, it wasn't as smooth sailing as I had hoped. Most of my friends had a list as long as there arm of all the Universities they wanted to apply to. But, mine was just one, the AA school. Of course, any tutors looked at me like I had no idea and wasn't setting my self up in a good position. Many comments were made that I wouldn't get into this school, due to its prestigious status, my grades and lack of any architecture experience gave them the impression I wasn't capable. The night before my interview, I woke up with a painful throat infection, I hadn't been sick the entire year until the night before one of the most important days. Some how, I managed to talk / cough / talk some more / lose my voice / talk through my interview, enough to get into the school! I was so happy, even so I printed out my acceptance letter and put it up in my studio space in my collage just to make sure all the tutors that didn't have a lot of faith, knew about the good news! (a heads up for anybody going through the university application process, don't let anybody say you can't do anything.... prove 'em wrong!)
After completing my first year now at the AA school, I feel some what anxious about my future. I passed the first year constantly comparing myself to others, with the lack of confidence in the back of my mind of previous tutors telling me I'm not good enough. I think its something i've found really difficult to get over. I am 100% sure that there is no other degree I would rather be doing than Architecture. So thats a good start. But its the confidence I wanted to work on. So...."ARCHITECTS INTEREST" was born. A platform which I could share my interests and inspiration with others, to try and help at least one person potentially in my shoes. This isn't a professional website where I can share my many years of experience and knowledge in the given topics, because I don't have that yet. Its a place I want to share what I get inspired by, meaning if thats through artwork or travelling somewhere, by sharing my experience I hope to influence somebody else.
I would really appreciate any feedback or things to look out for in this blogger world as its pretty new to me -- ellie_cullen@hotmailco.uk or leave a comment below!
Thank you,
Ellie
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