Mhar B.

Mirania
5C

Architecture for me is an open door for all the opportunities I want to get. That is why all
the opportunities to learn and see more from this world I’m putting myself into, I take.
This talk, spearheaded by Ar. Quizan is one of those conferences where I can hear
about the whole thing. It made me feel inspired instead of pressured because she talked
about reminding ourselves, as students who feel unsure and unmotivated, to go back to
the ‘why’ of it all. Why did I even enter Architecture? And once again, I am reminded that
I am here because I have big dreams ahead of me. I really want to be in the construction
industry. I really want to practice architecture. I really want to be part of this world.

In this lecture I am reminded by the truth that we all have to start at the bottom. Because
we are, however hard it may seem, work things up, and not down. We have to start
under someone, until we work ourselves and be able to ascend the ladder. There’s no
other way around. There are many challenges along the way, and we have individual
experiences on that. As for me, I experienced challenges in my studies because I have
been given responsibilities at home. I couldn’t study well at home, that's why I passed
most of my activities late. It’s a privilege to be with people that helped me along the way.
There are people who are open to offer their hands for help and give me lessons. I can
also attest to the statement Ar. Quizan gave us, “the salary as an intern or junior
architect is less important compared to the lessons and experiences it can give you.” We
have to take every opportunity to learn and take as much as we can from all the
immersions we involve ourselves in.

As taken from her, we also have to prioritize our feelings. We have to take care of
ourselves too, and give value to what we feel. We have to listen to ourselves because
we are allowed to decide for our good. Support systems are also important. Find yourself
a solid group of people that you can rely on and can make things a little lighter for you.
That’s how you can destress from the fast-paced world of architecture.