Most of us believe that dreams don’t exactly come true. Especially when we start adulting…
\nIt is easy to let go and see them exactly as they are: just dreams.<\/p>\n
During lockdown, I was faced with employment and a big crisis in the construction sector in Portugal. Which made me wake up an old dream of mine: to live in the US<\/strong>. I am going to be very honest, after passing my 30s I was feeling too old to go on an adventure like that. But why not try?<\/p>\n After a quick search, I found a post on Archdaily talking about Architect-US<\/strong> and how they help, not only with the visa but also with finding a suitable studio to work in. It made me excited and relieved knowing I had this help. I am very focused on what I wanted! So, it took me a while to find a place to work. Not because of Architect-US<\/strong>, I am just a very stubborn person. I wanted to go to LA<\/strong> and work as an interior designer or do housing projects. Which I knew would be difficult but not impossible, especially when I was not in a rush!<\/p>\n I didn\u2019t do many interviews, but I was always successful! It never took me much time to prepare, I mainly studied their projects and wrote down some questions that pop-up in my head, and that’s all. Started every interview just by being myself, I wasn\u2019t even taking them too seriously, for me was like an interesting conversation. (maybe not the best advice, but it worked out for me)<\/p>\n Now, I actually made my dream into reality! Can’t find words to express all the support I got from Architect-US and how understanding they were of what I wanted for my future.<\/p>\n Soon I am leaving for this new adventure. I am afraid, and that’s ok, but I am also super excited!<\/p>\n
\nUnderstanding it was possible, I took a year and a half doing architecture competitions, learning Revit and BIM methodologies, and working on my portfolio before applying.<\/p>\n