This summer the Studio PBA team has welcomed two student interns into our practice. Both students have goals of working in the AEC industry upon graduation. The student interns join us at different stages in their career development: Karsen is transitioning into her Junior year at East High School, just a few blocks east of our downtown office and Cy is a Dallas native and a 4th year student in the University of Oklahoma’s five-year architectural program. While both have different goals for their summer programs, they have already been contributing as members of the PBA team in their short few weeks here this summer.
To better introduce you to our young team members, we have asked them both to do a quick Q&A:
Name: Karsen K.
Current Status: East High School, Junior Year
Tell us a little about your current studies/academic program:
At East, I am on the Engineering pathway. I take classes geared toward Engineering and I will be taking an Aerospace engineering class in the fall. Some classes introduce students to the Autodesk Inventor Program and how to make basic models using this computer programing. Other classes offer computer science and teaches students how to code.
What is one of the things that most excites you about architecture?
One thing that excites me about architecture is how a team can take ideas and design a building. To me it is impressive how architects can and have to make last minute changes to the design based on the wants of the developer.
What skills are you hoping to gain from this experience?
From this internship I am hoping to gain skills in Revit and to gain a better understanding of all the things architects do. I have used Revit in the past but interning here has already taught me so many new things in Revit.
Name: Cy B.
Current Status: University of Oklahoma, 4th Year
Tell us a little about your current studies/academic program:
I am currently at The University of Oklahoma in the American Architecture School. It is a five-year program and I am about to start my second year in the program and plan to graduate with my masters in either Architectural Studies or Architecture with an emphasis in design.
What is one of the things that most excites you about architecture?
I am most excited to dive into the working environment of the industry. I really want to see what is important within the industry, so I can tailor my knowledge around the skills and ideas that are critical to working at an architecture firm.
What skills are you hoping to gain from this experience?
I want to develop skills that make me a crucial part of the team here at PBA as well as lessons that I can apply throughout my career.
Both Karsen and Cy will be with us through July, so next time you are in our office, stop by and welcome them!