Homelessness Personal Statement

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As everything advances, so do humans. However, there are problems that get left behind in its current state. Homelessness is a problem in my community I would like to see improvement in. the homeless population unfortunately is growing due to many reasons like high rent, loss of jobs and many other personal problems. Though many people complain about this problem, minimal action is taken. As I grow older and find my place in this community, I would like to help contribute to the solution of this problem. Architecture and Construction is a field I have found interest in since joining a Intro to Architecture and Construction class this year. I never thought I would like architecture but it enabled me to use my creativity and used skills from my favorite subjects like math, technology, and physics/science. In …show more content…

Following my passion, I want to design mini houses to decrease the homeless population. Even though there are shelters for the homeless, it is very inconvenient that people have to check in and out everyday. One idea I have is to teach the homeless about architecture and construction and provide them with materials to build their own home. Designing a system that will work properly will take some time and more development but my ideal goal is to help homeless people to get back on their feet and create more hope in their lives. To help the homeless get back in the system of earning money to pay for expenses, attending the classes could be a way for them to earn money to “buy” the provided materials for their home. This experience would create the same feeling of accomplishment I felt when I built my first stool. It would also give them the confidence to face all the challenges life continues to throw at them and help them live a more successful

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