Taking the Risk Out of a Career Switch to Architecture

It can feel risky to change careers. This was the case with Romi, who switched from a customer service position to architecture a couple of years ago. 

Taking the Risk Out of a Career Switch to Architecture
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It can feel risky to change careers. This was the case with Romi, who switched from a customer service position to architecture a couple of years ago. 

“I was working in customer service for a health tech company, but I was ready to move into a more creative field after years of creating art in my free time.” She was interested in architecture but was not quite certain whether this would be the right choice for her. Then she learned from a friend about the Summer Programs at the College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley, where she could experience what architecture school was like and learn more about career options in the field. She decided to try it out.

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