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Paths to Success in Environmental Design

Hello! Welcome to ! Environmental Design • Student Ambassador Program • Program Advice & Information • Daily Tours - Starting in the Lobby at 12:30pm Everyday

1. Get a Jumpstart on ENVD:

Get a Jumpstart on ENVD: Join the First Year Experience Seminar • Get a Jump Start on College and ENVD • Receive Help from a Professor, an Advisor, and a Student • Learn Model Making, Drawing, and Test/Note Taking Skills

Get a Jumpstart on ENVD: Apply for a Peer Mentor • Form a Lasting Relationship with an Upper Level Student • Have Access to Help When You Need It • Meet Other Incoming Students

2. Get Involved:

Get Involved: Join Student Groups • Meet other ENVD Students & Professionals in the Field • Become More Integrated in the Program and the Community • Get Help with Applications and Portfolios

Get Involved: Attend Monthly Lecture Series • Learn about Current Design Fields • Network and Form Relationships with Professionals • See If Any Professors Offer Extra Credit

Get Involved: Participate in Program Events • Attend Alumni Panels, Site Visits, Firm Tours, etc. • Explore Career Opportunities with an ENVD Degree • Meet Other Students with Similar Interests

Get Involved: Seek Out Internships • Connect with the Internship Coordinator • Create a Strong Portfolio and Resume • Request a Letter of Recommendation from a Professor That Knows You Well

Get Involved: Study Abroad • Research Your Options - Rome, Florence, Copenhagen, Sydney, Barcelona, Istanbul, etc. • Know the Requirements • Look into Scholarships and Financial Information

Get Involved: Consider Participating in the ENVD Honors Program • Know the Requirements - Senior Year • Form a Relationship with a Professor Who Could Serve as Your Faculty Advisor • Start Thinking of Topics Early - Research Something That You’re Passionate About

3. Utilize Your Resources:

Utilize Your Resources: Digital Media Center (DMC) • Produce Professional Quality Portfolio Photographs • Get Software Help • Check Out Supplies/Equipment the Lending Library

Utilize Your Resources: Print Lab (Part of the DMC) • Print Large Format Boards & 3D Printed Projects for Class • Get Printing/Scanning Help • Receive Portfolio Help

Utilize Your Resources: Shared Studio Computers • Take Advantage of a Large Monitor - Save to a Flash-drive! • Multi-task with Two Computers • Get Access to All ENVD Software Programs

Utilize Your Resources: Presentation Spaces • Be Confident in Yourself and Your Project - Never Apologize • Practice in the Final Presentation Space - Prepare with a Non-ENVD Student • Get a Good Night of Sleep Before a Final Review

Study Labs @ the SPACE [Physics] [Calc] [Structures] Utilize Your Resources: The S.P .A.C.E. • Get Free Tutoring in Physics, Calculus, and Structures • Attend Office Hours with the Arts and Architecture Librarian • S tudents P romoting A cademics C ommunity and E xcellence

4. Apply For Scholarships:

Apply For Scholarships: Designers Without Boundaries • A Participation Scholarship • For First Generation College Students and Underrepresented Students • Apply Now! See the ENVD Website for Details

Apply For Scholarships: ENVD Student Scholarships • Research Requirements for Scholarships Early - Applications in February • Start Developing a Portfolio • Apply for as Many as You Can

Apply For Scholarships: AIA Student Scholarships • Awarded to Student Members of the American Institute of Architects • Receive Help with Scholarship Applications • Get Professional Awards for Your Work

Dear {}, Congratulations! You have been selected as a University of Colorado Boulder Esteemed Scholar and will receive a $14,000 President Horace M. Hale award … Apply For Scholarships: CU Boulder Scholarships • Check Out the CU Boulder Website • Make Sure to Fill Out Your FAFSA • Ask Your Advisors for Help as Necessary

5. Never Be Afraid to Ask for Help:

Never Be Afraid to Ask for Help: Meet with Your Advisor Regularly • Learn About Credit Requirements and Class Options • Get Help to Pursue a Minor or Certificate • Receive Information on Scholarships, Internships, Extra Curriculars, Etc.

Never Be Afraid to Ask for Help: Visit the Supply Stores • Get Help Picking out Supplies • Figure out the Best Materials and Methods • Enroll in Loyalty Programs

Never Be Afraid to Ask for Help: Work With Professors • Go to Office Hours - Get Extra Help • Pick a Professor Based on Similar Interests • Participate in Class Discussions

Pursue Your Passion:

Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Urban Planning

Design Studies

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