{"id":42241,"date":"2025-05-23T15:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/?p=42241"},"modified":"2025-05-24T08:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T06:58:08","slug":"one-year-later-im-back-in-nyc-this-time-as-an-architect%f0%9f%97%bd%f0%9f%87%b5%f0%9f%87%aa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architect-us.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/one-year-later-im-back-in-nyc-this-time-as-an-architect%f0%9f%97%bd%f0%9f%87%b5%f0%9f%87%aa\/","title":{"rendered":"One Year Later\u2026 I\u2019m Back in NYC, This Time as an Architect"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s still hard to believe that in just a few days, I\u2019ll be starting a whole new chapter of my life in New York City<\/strong>\u2014working with CetraRuddy<\/strong>, an architecture firm whose vision truly aligns with what I believe in. While the journey officially starts now, the dream began long before.<\/p>\n

I’m Lisset, a recently graduated Peruvian architect<\/strong>\u2014I finished my degree in December 2024. Like many others finishing university, I wasn\u2019t completely sure what would come next. But I did know that I wanted something different. Something that would take me out of my comfort zone, help me grow, and show me how architecture works in other parts of the world. The idea of living abroad, meeting new people, and doing what I love at the same time felt like the perfect combination. That\u2019s when I found Architect-US<\/strong> and decided to take a chance on myself.<\/p>\n

In 2022 and 2023, I participated in two Work and Travel programs in the U.S.<\/strong>, and during one of those trips, I spent four days in New York. I remember walking around the city feeling completely inspired\u2014the buildings, the energy, the diversity, everything. It\u2019s one of those places that makes you feel like anything is possible. At that time, I never imagined that I\u2019d be returning just a year later\u2014not just to visit, but to live and work as an architect.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be honest\u2014at first, I had doubts. I wasn\u2019t sure if my portfolio was ready or if I should wait a few more months to improve it. The deadline was approaching fast, and I almost didn\u2019t apply. But I\u2019m so glad I did. A few months later, I had secured a job offer with a firm in New York. The Architect-US team was amazing throughout the whole process\u2014always available, always helpful, and they made sure I felt supported every step of the way.<\/p>\n

I had two interviews before receiving the offer from CetraRuddy. In the final one, we ended up talking about a university project that meant a lot to me, and I could tell the connection was real. It wasn\u2019t just about skills\u2014they genuinely cared about my perspective.<\/p>\n

Now, with my visa approved and my flight almost booked, everything is starting to feel real. I\u2019m nervous, of course\u2014but even more than that, I\u2019m excited. This is my first time living alone, in a new country, starting a completely new chapter. I\u2019m ready to take it all in.<\/p>\n

More soon … this is just the beginning.<\/p>\n

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