{"id":36449,"date":"2023-01-20T15:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T14:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/?p=36449"},"modified":"2023-01-12T12:17:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T11:17:24","slug":"last-steps-before-starting-my-adventure-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/last-steps-before-starting-my-adventure-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"LAST STEPS BEFORE STARTING MY ADVENTURE IN NYC!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It all started when, in June 2022, I was awarded the Arquia scholarship<\/strong>, which allows young architects to gain experience in different studios around the world and gave me the amazing opportunity to join MQ Architecture, <\/strong>a small \u201cdesign-build\u201d practice in New York City<\/strong> focused on high-end projects. Thanks to both,\u00a0Architect-Us<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Fundaci\u00f3n Arquia<\/strong>, I will be soon beginning my 18-month adventure as a trainee and discovering the city that never sleeps. I cannot imagine a better place than New York<\/strong>, the world capital of architecture and contemporary art, to learn and gain professional experience, and of course to enjoy cultural events in such a dynamic and culturally rich city.<\/p>\n

I have always thought that traveling and living in other places opens new horizons and enriches our vision of architecture and the world in general, and I think this program in particular provides an exceptional opportunity to combine professional experience, learning, and cultural exchange. But I have to admit that when Fundaci\u00f3n Arquia<\/strong> called me to tell me that I had won the scholarship, at first, I was both excited and a little scared because it is always a big challenge to get out of your comfort zone, although I had already lived abroad during my career. It was after my interview with Miguel Quismondo, the founder of the studio, when I realized that MQ was my place and this, together with the fact that Architect-US<\/strong> began to guide me in the process, made me feel calm and full of enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

From the first steps of the process, when I started all the paperwork, to the last steps when last week I attended my appointment at the US embassy<\/strong> to obtain the J1 Visa<\/strong> (which I will receive in the mail in a couple of days), I have been always oriented and advised by Sonia with kindness and quick answers to all my doubts. And now I can’t believe that as I write this first post, I’m finally starting to pack because in a little over a week I’m flying to NYC and ready to start my American dream!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am eager to go through the different phases of my training plan, starting from the schematic design of a project to its constructive definition and coordination with professionals from other disciplines, something extremely valuable for my professional future. What I expect from this adventure is to grow personally and professionally<\/strong>, to learn, to enhance my English skills, to expand my understanding of the world, to become part of an international network, and last but not least, to enjoy the experience to the fullest!<\/p>\n

I will be reporting how this adventure<\/strong> is going in the next posts!!!!<\/p>\n

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