“I was working hard during these years...supporting myself and my daughter working as an architectural intern, and keeping my desire to become an architect. It would not be possible to overcome financial burdens and finish my degree now without scholarship aid.”

“With this region being as unique, interesting and important as it is, it is highly compatible and comparable with Mexico in its diversity and climatology. LA has proven to be the ideal place to provide a medley of circumstances to incur on landscape and urbanistic studies, for it is a highly complex megalopolis that presents a wide array of problems and solutions.”

“Every professor here really cares about you and understands what you are going through, as most professors here have been through a similar program. Although it is a rigorous program, the rewarding feeling once you reach the end of a project and see how far you have grown as an architecture student makes it all worth it.”

“As an international student who moved across continents to start a new life, USC School of Architecture has really made me feel at home. The faculty and staff members are super supportive and helpful, and so are my fellow classmates and seniors. From an academic point of view, I could not have asked for anything better.”

“The diversity and clash of cultures at USC helped me find other people who had the same background as me. Whether it was because we are first-generation, Latinx, from Alaska, or in the same major, I was able to find someone I could relate to.”

“I have always been fascinated by the way generations before my own have interacted with the physical spaces they occupied.”

“We are not limited to being only architects. The options are more than you can imagine.”

“My biggest advice would be to attend the school where it seems like you will be the most supported, whether that is by professors, family, or lifestyle.”

“USC Architecture is helping me grow into a knowledgeable architect, as well as connecting me with an infinite community.”

“I’m always thinking about how architecture affects people’s experiences in the city.”

“I’ve always been a Trojan fan. I just knew I wanted to be here.”

“I’m curious about how to protect and utilize historical heritages.”

“Thirty minutes to the beach, two hours to the mountains — what more could you want? I absolutely love it here.”

“I’m interested in trying to engage the student body and develop a strong studio culture.”

“I’m drawn to heritage conservation both from my fascination with architecture but also with how historic spaces can be used to benefit future generations.”