As I travel from California to New England this summer, I'm laying the groundwork for my master's studies in Architectural History at the University of Virginia. My goal is to explore how historical insights and architectural innovation can address current suburban and rural development and conservation challenges.
This exploration begins with reconnecting with friends and integrating concepts of sustainability and empathy into my research.
Sustainability in my approach extends beyond environmental conservation to include social equity, economic stability, and the acknowledgment of diverse historical narratives. Empathy means listening and understanding before acting, essential for deep connections to heritage studies and community involvement.
Joining UVA's Master's program, known for its interdisciplinary focus on sustainability, racial topographies, and community engagement, represents a major personal and academic step. It is more than just personal achievement; it's an opportunity to shape discussions on sustainable and empathetic environments within architectural history.
I plan to use the insights gained from this journey to enrich my thesis and contribute to innovative, sustainable community planning practices. These experiences will provide a practical foundation for my anticipated architectural conservation and restoration work.
Resilience guides me, supported by critical thinkers and dedicated colleagues who prioritize excellence and consciously sidestep complaints, drama, and the distractions born from fear. Together, we foster a culture of gratitude, recognizing our shared and individual progress, which propels us forward with clarity and purpose.
In my life, education, and career, resilience has been my foundation and purpose, my guiding light. I'm grateful to share this path with critical thinkers and committed colleagues who value excellence and consciously sidestep complaints, drama, and the distractions born from fear. Together, we cultivate gratitude, embracing both our vulnerabilities and our successes, which deepens our connection and propels us forward with courage and clarity.
I am grateful to the Colonial Dames of America Scholarship, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The Henry J. Javor Bicentennial Scholarship, The Peter R. Kutscha Endowed Memorial Scholarship, the Peter L. Page Scholarship, and Grant, The Frederick Doveton Nichols Award, the UVA Society of Architectural Historians, and the UVA Architecture School's Center for Cultural Landscapes.
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