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Paths to Success in Environmental Design

Hello! Welcome to !

• Student Ambassador Program
• Program Advice & Information
• Daily Tours - Starting in the Lobby at 12:30pm Everyday

Environmental Design

• 1. 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

Get a Jumpstart on ENVD:

• 2. 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

Get Involved:

• 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

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:

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

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
• Students Promoting Academics Community and Excellence

Study Labs @ the SPACE

[Physics] [Calc] [Structures]

• 4. 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:

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

CU Boulder Scholarships

• Check Out the CU Boulder Website
• Make Sure to Fill Out Your FAFSA
• Ask Your Advisors for Help as Necessary

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:

• 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.

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:

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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