Stephanie Williams Research Paper

Debra Williams

Ms .Milliner

EES21QH-02

September 24, 2016 College Reflection Essay

College.... should I or shouldn’t I? Location ? Major? These are all things that play a huge role in decision making. Searching for these answers, inspired me to pick Stephanie Williams as my interviewee. This assignment expands on the argument behind the minds of people who have been to college and have finished or who have been to college and have not finished. The main reason I chose Ms.Williams is because I can relate to her thought process when she was applying for college ultimately making the big picture we call life, a little more clear .

Stephanie Veiga (now Williams) was born in the suburbs

However, quickly cultivated a liking towards architecture while working at a multidisciplinary design firm. Eventually, transferring over to New York Institute of Technology, School of Architecture. By her making this decision she change the course of the events in her life completely from the people she met to the opportunities she received

There are many things that Stephanie is proud of, such as reaching new heights and unlocking unknown abilities in her talent. For example, a year after she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, she participated in the 99K House Competition where she and a former classmate/coworker, designed a 1400 sqft, sustainable house. She considered this collaboration one of many significant achievements in her life. Along with accomplishing her dream of buying a house in Brooklyn, which was only possible after working full time job at a design firm that she started immediately after graduation.

Stephanie now holds an intermediate position as a job captain. Daily tasks include: coordinating all aspects of a design project, producing construction drawings and acting as a vessel between the client and the contractor to bring ideas from paper to reality. Currently, a professional and personal goal is to become a licensed architect in the state of New

She suggested doing a lot of research and comparing the pros and cons of each of school and/or degree program. Although she has no regrets one thing she wished she considered was the financial burden that private school student loans has had on her life. Going to a CUNY school may have cost less money and economic stress.

Despite being married today, Stephanie's mother insisted that she be an independent woman and getting a college was crucial for her success. After watching her mother struggle as a single housewife, her dreams of a brighter future influenced her to go to college. Till this day, that same mentality resonates with every choice she makes.

Admitting to the fact that school was hard, Stephanie found creative and social outlets throughout college and even after college. If it wasn't for her networking with certain people and becoming acquainted with them she would have never found the love of her life,who shares a passion for construction and interior design. Both have attained a lot of business together due their ability to be compatible and work efficiently. All in all, Stephanie took her major and applied to every aspect in her