“To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work.” – Mary Lauretta 

Q: What first inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?  

A: Growing up, my mom was the manager of an animal clinic. I spent a lot of time at her workplace and always knew it was something I wanted to pursue. Another factor was growing up in the country and having a variety of animals, and caring for those animals also made me want to choose this path. 

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln

Q: Could you share a memorable experience from your time working in veterinary hospitals that has shaped your approach to teaching and leading within the department? 

A: I am so grateful for the great mentorships I received while working in some the field. Having someone take the time to really explain and show you the “why” behind things is so important in the industry. The unique experiences I have had working in a variety of settings such emergency, exotic and both small and large animal medicine really gave me the opportunity to see and do many things. Always take the chance, explore the opportunities for growth and development.  

“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John C. Maxwell

Q: How does the department stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in veterinary medicine, and how are these integrated into the curriculum?  

A: We are continually reevaluating and updating our curriculum as the industry is constantly changing. From diets to pharmaceutical medications, treatments to protocols, it is essential that we keep our curriculum current and up to date. We have instructors that work in the industry as well as instruct classes, which allows for changes to be made where needed. We have a program advisory council (currently a veterinarian and 2 registered technicians) that are provided with all our program information from courses offered, curriculum taught, facilities, faculty, learning outcomes and objectives. This gives us an outside perspective to ensure that we continue to deliver the best program possible and maintain our positive reputation among clinics in the industry. 

“The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself.” – Oscar Wilde

Q: What advice would you give to students considering a career in veterinary medicine or enrolling in the Veterinary Hospital Assisting program? 

A: Go for it and don’t look back. Working with animals, whether in a clinic setting or another capacity is so rewarding. There are so many opportunities for development. The sky is literally the limit. Taking the VHA program will open many doors and if you work hard, are passionate and willing to grow and evolve, you will have a very successful career. The veterinary industry continues to grow, and veterinary hospital assistants will always be in demand (as well as those in shelters, and captive animal settings). To be able to obtain the training and education in 9 months and start a career is amazing. 

“Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.” – Napoleon Hill

Q: What opportunities are available for students within the department to engage in research, internships, or extracurricular activities related to veterinary medicine? 

A: Between our community relations through our Student Services department and our team of instructors, we have and continually develop relationships within the industry. I recently encouraged one my students at the time to apply for a highly competitive internship opportunity at a wildlife rehabilitation facility that is well known and highly regarded. She not only was accepted into the program, but in the end was hired on as a full-time paid position. We often are the first point of contact for clinics in the area that are hiring, looking for recent graduate recommendations. 

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.” – Robert Kiyosaki

Q: Can you share any upcoming initiatives or developments within the department that students and the community can look forward to?  

A: On campus students participate in fundraising as part of our animal welfare course. We have done a variety of methods in the past such as bake sales, raffle baskets and bottle drives. Seeing the students come together and raise money for various charitable organizations is very impactful. At our last fundraiser we raised over $500. Contributions from both remote and on-campus students made it such a success. It is so heartwarming to see the students readily volunteering their time and efforts to benefit animals in need.  My current group of 7 students has raised over $275 this week through a bottle drive. Past fundraising efforts have included donations to: The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Alleycats alliance rescue, The Toronto Zoo, The Calgary Zoo, and The Sloth Conservation Foundation.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

Q: Many of our VHA students take their classes online. How do you approach fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among students and faculty within the Veterinary Hospital Assisting program? 

A: We currently run a hybrid classroom model in which we have students in class and online in the same cohort. They come together for one class where everyone is online together, which helps with the sense of community. In the past my remote students and those on campus have come together and form study groups. It would make me so happy to see 3 of my students in the classroom studying and look over to see one of my remote students on a cell phone propped up and joining in, or having both groups meet up online for last-minute study sessions before finals.  Our remote students join on camera on Microsoft Teams, and the classroom environment is the same for everyone. Students online actively participate in the lesson and activities, ask questions, and learn as if they were sitting in the classroom. By the end of the program, I feel as though I know my remote students as well as I do those on campus. I strive to connect with all my students regardless of the learning method as do my fellow instructors. 

“The future belongs to those who learn, grow, and adapt.” – John C. Maxwell

Q: Looking ahead, what are your hopes and aspirations for the future of the Veterinary Hospital Assisting program? 

A: I am so proud of where we are currently. I really feel that we are in such a good place and balance of what we offer and how successful our graduates have been. We receive such positive feedback from not only the students taking the program, but as well as the industry professionals who employ them. I hope our program continues to thrive and continue to impress. 

Thank you, Kate, for taking the time to share a bit about yourself, along with the present and future of the Veterinary Hospital Assistant program! Under your guidance, this amazing program has grown and flourished, and we’re excited for the future. 

To learn more about our Veterinary Hospital Assistant program, head on over to the program page for all the details! 

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With decades of experience in the industry, Roark brings not just a ton of know-how, but also a contagious energy that’s bound to shake things up in all the best ways.  

To get better acquainted, we caught up with Roark recently, and asked him a few questions. Check out what he had to share (along with some great pictures from his career), below: 

Tell us about yourself! 

I attended UVIC for theatre acting from 1983 to 1985, then did 2 years pro theatre.  Vancouver was just opening up as a TV centre, so I worked there for 3 years before heading to LA in 1990. 

I caught a break in ’94 when I was cast on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, playing Dr. Mike for 6 years. I’ve got 112 pro credits to my name and have enjoyed a varied and adventurous career.  

In 2013 I shifted back to Canada, working in Toronto and Vancouver for 5 years before moving to Summerland where I went to high school and where my parents still live.  I have been spending more time with them as they journey towards their sunset.  

The burgeoning Kelowna film industry has been an enjoyable way for me to continue my career as well as doing projects in Vancouver.  

In a career both fulfilling and turbulent I have done theatre, television, print ads, voice-over campaigns, feature films, and a TV commercial.  My partner Maria and I produced 2 internet series, and I have worked on movies in exotic, faraway places like Malta, Bulgaria, Rio de Janeiro, and St. John’s, Newfoundland. I’ve crisscrossed North America from LA to New York and Miami to Dawson City in the Yukon Territories while working with hundreds of actors including three Academy Award winners and legends like Mickey Rooney, Darryl Hannah, James Caan and Angie Dickenson.   

What is something you are working on right now? 

This January I worked on the TV show, The Irrational, the feature film Tron: Ares and am currently shooting the Maple Street Trilogy in Kelowna.  

What are you looking forward to the most in your role at CAT and what do you feel sets CAT apart from others? 

I began teaching and coaching 5 years ago and am enjoying it immensely.  As someone who has had the luck and work ethic to enjoy an extended career I love sharing not only the techniques, skills and tradecraft I have gained but also the personal inspiration and love of storytelling that I think is such an important element in our society.  

I am eagerly anticipating working at the Centre as the Department Head for Acting.  The ethos and atmosphere of the entire institution are geared towards building a caring, creative environment in which to teach and learn. This is reflected in the staff and facilities they have put together for this department.  The resources are top level, and the aim is to not only educate and inspire people but to train and inform them in ways that will allow them to succeed on a professional level.   

The fact that the actors will be working with directors, cinematographers writers, and crews from the film department is awesome. It will give our acting students experience that can only be gained by working on sets with other people.  Along with theatre, movement, voice, and improv components, the film acting classes will help them be as focused, prepared, inspired, and confident as they pursue what is now an attainable vocation.   

How will our local film and acting industry support our graduates?  

In the last 5 years, the film industry here has grown and evolved in such a way that the production companies are now comfortable hiring local actors for principle roles in their movies. In my 37 years in this business, I have never been in a city that has this kind of potential and opportunity.  I believe that an aspiring actor has a better chance of landing their first role in this town than in any other place on the continent.  I know because I’ve seen it happen.  I’ve helped it to happen.  And I fervently want to do more of that, to give people a fighting chance to pursue what is still a fabulous dream.  To be a movie star.  Ha! 

Tell us about a career highlight! 

Walking the Island of Malta and visiting UNESCO Heritage sites of cave temples over 6500 years old. Playing a character on Battlestar Galactica that comes forward in time through a rift in the space/time continuum to give his now-grown daughter one of the keys to humanity’s survival.  Plus, he is a piano player, so I got to play on camera.  

What top tip would you share for young actors? 

My top tip for actors is to find ways to engage your imagination as you work.  See the scenes in your head as you learn the dialogue.  Play scenarios out in your mind, the other characters, the settings, the dynamics. There’s a lot of value in just playing make-believe.   

Thank you, Roark, for the inside look at your career and goals for the Centre’s Acting for Film & Television program! We look forward to watching you inspire the next generation of actors and CAT graduates! 

See the bright lights of an acting career in your future? Make sure to check out details on our Acting for Film & Television program page! 

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Decades ago, when you worked on an album or single, your name would appear in the liner notes that came with a CD, cassette, or vinyl. I can remember being young and being more interested in who recorded an album, than who played on it.

This is where my first influences in engineering and producing came from. Seeing names like Bob Rock, Brendan O’Brien, or Michael Beinhorn in the credits on most of the albums I loved made me realize that more so than the artists themselves, these people were a key part to the music.

This practice has followed me my whole life; I hear an album or song I love, and I immediately have to look at the credits to find out who helped create it. Unfortunately, with the near-death of physical media, credits are becoming harder and harder to find.

If I ask a class full of students who their favourite engineers or producers are, a job that they themselves aspire to, very few can name any influences outside of producers-turned-artists like Kanye West.

This lack of knowledge about the people who make the music they love isn’t their fault, it’s a lack of accessibility. With a generation that has mostly grown up on pirating music, YouTube, and Spotify, very few have any concept of who is even involved in making albums.

This is further compounded by the lack of respect for audio work in general. Spotify is lagging heavily in this area, begrudgingly adding composer/writer credits in 2020 but has yet to add other credits.

Want more proof? Go to YouTube and look up Michael Buble’s most recent single, “I’ll Never Not Love You.” The info panel is full of credits for everyone involved in the song and video.

The record label is credited, to the entire film crew, including personal assistants and caterers, and quite literally anyone involved in it, except for one missing name: Greg Wells. Greg Wells produced and co-wrote the song and album; he also engineered it alongside Joe Chiccarelli and played almost all the instruments. It’s essentially a Greg Wells song that Michael Bublé is singing, but Greg’s name is nowhere to be found. A dozen other audio names should be included but simply aren’t.

This leads us to today’s problem: How do you get credit so that people know you exist?

Without some visibility online or within creative communities, your work largely goes unnoticed, which leads to difficulty continuing to get work. As I outlined above, this isn’t easy when working in music.

So what can you do as a small engineer or producer getting their start?

First, have frank discussions with the artists you work with, explain how critical the credits are and show them how to add them if needed.

Most digital aggregators such as TuneCore, CDBaby, or the most popular DistroKid have easy ways to add credits to digital releases. They also offer updates and fixes at any time.

I tested DistroKid and was able to add credits with ease, and about a week later, I corrected it. The correction showed up in less than 48 hours on the platforms that would display it.

Ask artists to include your social handles in any posts they make about the album’s release or single. Ask them to include you in the Bandcamp/YouTube/ platforms.

Before a single or album is even released, ask the artists’ permission to do “teasers” through your TikTok or Instagram with small nondescript clips from the album. Getting credit for your work does nothing but expand an artist’s reach, as you will be more incentivized to market it for your own benefit.

Remember this when working in music: your next gig often comes from someone hearing the one you just finished. Your last project is often the catalyst for the next one. This only works if someone can look up a song they like and see your name.

It would help if you had a website to show off your credits and document all the projects you’ve worked on.

Simple one-pagers can be built with many website building sites, and all you need is a basic Who / What / Where / Credit. Who was the artist, what did you work on, and when did it release?

What’s even better is using apps like the new Muso.ai. Muso uses metadata from digital aggregators to store, catalogue, and generate analytics from your credits. Relatively new, it comes with a monthly cost; it’s a great way to humblebrag about what you’ve done and entice people to work with you. They have easy-to-add share options for TikTok and Instagram, which increases the awareness of the app, and further expands its validity.

The final point to consider when working on any project is the value of the credit.

While financial stability plays a huge part in this decision, a credit is far more valuable than any monetary gain from a project.
I will take pay cuts if I think the credit will do more for my career than the money. I will often take jobs on short notice with high stress for a good credit.

To me, credit is always the highest-value currency I trade in.

I have friends who work as ghost mixers for labels, and while they may mix hundreds of songs a year and have a steady income stream, no one knows they are doing that work.

When that job dries up, they will have a gap in their resume that they can’t really fill.

Credit. Is. Everything.

By Chris Holmes, Department Head, Audio Engineering and Production

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Emily Chow is a marketing strategist, copy-writing unicorn, and owner of marketing agency, Emily Chow Marketing. Her mission: To help business owners reinvent the way they show up and stand out online –“because we all deserve to get seen, loved, and selling with our ideal customers”.

Emily is also Digital Marketing guru to the CAT marketing team, so for this blog post we asked her to put her considerable knowledge, experience and expertise into creating some words of wisdom for our students – especially those about to graduate. Here are Emily’s 5 ‘Top Tips’ for career building!

Over to you Emily!

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I’m gonna come right now and say it: I didn’t really enjoy school.

Now, don’t get me wrong. I got awesome grades, landed some sweet practicums, and took advantage of my school’s exchange program so that I studied and travelled for a year in Australia and the South Pacific. Amazing, right?

Because, here’s the thing: School is so much more than just…school. It’s a place to make lifelong connections, figure out what you actually like (not what other people tell you you should like), and be part of something greater than you.

And, I just knew there was more to my future than studying hard and acing a final exam. So as soon as school was over (cue victory dance) and I got my degree, here’s what I did to plan my next steps in building a career and a life that felt RIGHT for me:

1. Get To Work (like, NOW)
   I immediately started looking for a job. Actually, I started seriously looking for a job in my field about a year and a half before graduation because, hey, I’m a planner like that. Skills are transferable so even if you’re not working your dream job now, don’t sweat it. Learn all that you can where you are so that you have as many useful skills under your belt. And, keep pounding the pavement to figure out what kind of jobs are out there that you can see yourself working in that ALSO make you happy. You might not land your dream job right away so manage your expectations.
2. Take Unpaid Internships (and keep them short).
   Here’s the thing about internships: You make no money, but you learn EVERYTHING. And you’re going to need every edge you can get over the competition, which as you know, is fierce. Think about it: You’re learning in a real-life work environment and being exposed to all the skills you may or may not have learned in school, but are clearly important to the kind of work you want to do. This is juicy, valuable stuff, folks. Listen, learn, and watch. Observe office dynamics and learn how your colleagues work together to do great things. It’s not just about the hard, technical skills that you do on your own that make your work great. It’s also about how well you get along with others and whether you’re liked or not.
3. Network. ASAP.
   Start this right now. Go onto LinkedIn and start researching the different companies you want to work for. See if you know anyone who works there by first-degree or second-degree association. Then reach out, introduce yourself, share your career goals, and ask for a 10-minute phone call, an online meeting, or a face-to-face coffee if possible. Join different associations and boards of trade too. The more people you know, the more doors open.
4. Be OK Where You Are
   Realistically, you may not get a job right away, let alone your dream job. That’s cool. So, what can you do now while you’re working your way up to where you want to be? Keep doing step 3 and keep your eye on the prize. Accept where you are. Not doing exactly what you want right away is normal, and does not mean you failed or are doomed to never work in a career you love. Rarely is the game of life linear. Snuggle into the imperfection of your journey and surround yourself with cheerleaders and supporters who will help you stay the course. Life isn’t just about work. It’s about figuring out all the things that bring you joy and satisfaction. So, do THAT.
5. Habits and Discipline (Mmmhmm, yep, I’m going there)
   Look, if you want to do big things that are bad@ss and amazing, you’re going to have to develop the discipline and good habits necessary to make that happen. Basic disciplinary things like showing up to work on time, doing what you said you were going to do (#HelloIntegrity), creating a system for organizing your workflow – these are all the little things that will go a long way in establishing you as a reliable, organized, easy-to-work-with person. And, of course, good habits like staying up to date on industry trends and best practices and keeping your skills up to par with ongoing training are all great everyday habits to keep going.
   Just because you stop school doesn’t mean the learning ends. If anything, it’s the beginning of the next chapter in your life and career.
   

Learn more about Emily and her marketing and business background here on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Website: emilychowmarketing.com
Instagram: @emilychowmarketing
LinkedIn: EmilyChow

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CAT: Tell us a bit about your career. Where did you train, how long have you been an interior designer and where have you worked?

TB: I completed my bachelor of interior design at BCIT. From there I started at Cutler Design, a boutique commercial firm in Vancouver. During the pandemic, my husband and I decided to move back to Kelowna, where I worked at Sticks and Stones for 6 months before starting at Begrand-Fast Design where I’ve now been for a year.

Throughout my time as a designer, I have also worked as a wedding planner at an award-winning event planning company based in Vancouver.

CAT: What made you choose interior design as a career?

TB: Design is my second career, I completed my first degree, a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Sociology with a minor in Political Science, at UBC and immediately started working at UBC as Recruiter-Admissions Advisor for domestic students.

I felt that I either needed to complete a master’s to progress in my career or make a change. This made me reassess what I wanted to be doing long term and decided to go back to school for Interior Design and Event Planning. I registered in both programs at BCIT.

CAT: Interior Design and Event Planning are an interesting combination… What made you decide to study both?

TB: Event planning was something I was always drawn to – I was the Events Chair on my student council in high school, I was an executive of the Students Society at UBC where I worked on many events, and I was the Events Coordinator for the ‘First Year Experience’ at UBC when I was a student. When I moved into recruitment after graduating event planning was about 50% of what I did on a day-to-day basis.

So when I went back to school I already knew it was something I loved, and now I know that event planning and Interior Design are very, very similar jobs, just on different scales. I love that both are the combination of being really analytical and organized as well as super creative and that both force you to constantly think outside of the box to find something unique.

CAT: Who are you currently working for and tell us a little about the company and what you do for them?

TB: At Begrand-Fast I have been working on the Stober Development on Lakeshore, a Golf Course Clubhouse in Vernon as well as multiple residential projects. Begrand-Fast is a boutique firm that works on high-end residential and commercial projects.

With regard to Wedding Planning, the company I work for is Smitten Events. I find that about 6 events are doable in a year as long as they’re not all back-to-back. I like to schedule 1 a month at most. I love doing events and I love the team I work with and am quite picky with clients so it rarely feels like work.

CAT: Tell us about one of your career highlights.

TB: I find that the excitement you get from walking into a space once it’s completed after you’ve been working on it for months/years is a highlight every time it happens.

I designed my parents’ house in Kelowna and it was nominated for an OHAE award (it placed gold) and was published in a magazine a few times which was very exciting.

CAT: What is the most challenging thing about interior design?

TB: There are many challenges in design – each project has so many different components and you need to use both your creative and analytical/technical skills.
Every project is totally different so every project is a new learning experience. The more detailed the design is, the more details you need to figure out how to build/draw; this is usually the most challenging and very rewarding.

CAT: What is the most fun/rewarding?

TB: I find that there is something rewarding in every phase of a design. From coming up with an initial concept, to completing a drawing set, to seeing the project come to completion.

CAT: What qualities make a really good interior designer?

TB: I find that someone that can balance being extremely creative and extremely technical is necessary to succeed in design. You have to be willing to spend as much time and energy on each side.

You also need to be a great listener and problem solver – you have to be able to extrapolate what a client wants out of a space when they don’t necessarily have the language to describe it to you.

CAT: What do you like best about being a CAT instructor?

TB: It’s been fun watching my classes discover different aspects of design; it’s very inspiring to watch them get excited about design.

CAT: What are your top tips for students, both for their time at CAT and also for going into the industry?
TB: I think the biggest advice as a designer is to stay humble, and never assume you’re an expert because the industry is constantly evolving and every project is different.

Featured Photograph by Christie Graham.

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CAT: Tell us a bit about your career. Where did you train, how long have you been an interior designer and where have you worked?

JY: I have had the privilege to have had a wonderful and interesting career, working in a wide variety of design areas.

I began my career studying Interior Design at the University of Manitoba, in the Faculty of Architecture, where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree. I then wrote the NCIDQ professional exams and I am a Registered Interior Designer, member of Interior Designers of Canada and the Interior Design Educator’s Council.

After graduating, I worked for Triple E, a manufacturer of luxury recreational vehicles and modular housing, then as a project manager for both the NWT and Manitoba governments, then with Number Ten Architectural (Design) Group in Winnipeg.

I have been a Principle of my own firm, Yeo Design Associates for over 25 years, first in Manitoba and later in BC. I have had the privilege of working on projects throughout Canada, both in residential and commercial design.

CAT: What made you choose interior design as a career?

JY: Both my parents were interior designers and very active in the professional association which meant I was exposed to it from the time I was young. They nurtured the wonder and love of design in nature and encouraged us to see patterns and design in the world around us.

I also had a deep love of music and science, and it wasn’t until I finally had to send in my application to university that I finally decided that I wanted a career that was dynamic, diverse, and one that gave me the chance to make a difference in people’s lives by creating spaces for them to live, work and play in.

The best part is seeing your client enjoy the spaces you have created when they are complete, to hear that the project delivered more that they imagined.”

Jennifer Yeo, Advanced Interior Design and Technology, Department Head, Centre for Arts and Technology

CAT: Tell us about one of your career highlights?

JY: This is a hard one. There have been many projects which received recognition which often come to mind, but so do ones which are special due to the client, the project’s significance or the philosophical approach to the project.

Years ago, I had the opportunity to be the Interior Design lead for the first large commercial green roof project in Canada, ‘The National Headquarters for Ducks Unlimited’ at Oak Hammock Marsh. It was a project Number Ten won through an international design contest. The centre consisted of site development, offices for research biologists, administration and executives, a museum, an educational interpretive centre, and a rooftop cafe.

We worked with materials which were regional, natural, sustainable and eco friendly, custom designed furniture, and a color scheme based on the colors of the ducks and the landscape in the region. An approach that is not unusual today, but not common 28 years ago.

CAT: What is the most challenging thing about interior design?

JY: There are many challenging aspects of design, from reworking existing interior spaces which are problematic, to clients who want more than their budgets will allow, or schedules which require projects to be delivered in shorter than normal timelines.

CAT: What is the most fun/rewarding?

JY: However, the same things which are challenges are also rewarding. Design is a problem-solving process and I personally find it satisfying to present great solutions to clients and see their excitement as they begin to envision what you are proposing.

Of course, the best part is seeing your client or their users enjoy the spaces you have created when they are complete, to hear that the project delivered more that they imagined. That is truly the mark of success in our profession.

CAT: What qualities make a really good interior designer?

JY: Envisioning and creating spaces within the built environment to address functional, aesthetic, and environmental issues while considering the health and safety of the people using the spaces, takes multiple skills. It is important to be a person who is fascinated by people, their lives, why and how they do what they do. To empathize with the human condition and society. To be energized by solving problems and the process of finding solutions.

Designers are detail oriented while also seeing the larger picture of how things fit together. There is a strong technical element to design as well as the aesthetic side which most people associate with the profession. To appreciate design and the visual arts in general is helpful, if not necessary. To be open to learning, as the practice of Interior Design is a journey of lifelong learning.

CAT: How long have you been at Centre for Arts and Technology?

JY: I have been at CAT 9.5 years, first as an occasional instructor, and then as the program Department Head /instructor for the last 6.5 years.

CAT: What do you like best about being an instructor?

JY: One of the best things about teaching is to see future designers eager to learn, to challenge and push the boundaries of their education, and then to emerge as designers ready for the industry. It’s an honour to share knowledge and experiences, to be part of their journey.

CAT: What are your top tips for students, both for their time at CAT and also for going into industry?

JY: Be open to learning and experiencing as many approaches, knowledge and experiences in your education but also in life. You never know where your career will take you, I never thought I would design RV’s, but amazingly enough, I won a ‘Premier’s Design Award’ for it and working at this company opened many doors for me in my future career.

Also, you can’t design in a bubble. The more life experience you have, the more you have to offer to your clients. School is demanding, one of the most value assets to hone is your ability to manage your time; of course, this is something that is required for success in your personal life as well as your career.

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