3rd Annual SoBA Networking Social

I recently served as a panelist at the 3rd Annual School of the Building Arts Sophomore Career Networking Social Thursday night at the Pei Ling Chan Gallery. Six student panelist whose majors ranged including: three interior designers, a historic preservationist, an architect, and me as the architectural historian were on hand to discuss their internship experiences, and give positive insight to the internship process. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions, talk to advisors from career services, and of course network with fellow classmates.
Many valuable issues in concerns to the internship process were discussed including: lodging, salary, basic job requirements, location, personal obstacles faced, results and opportunities of employment that may have came out of the experience. Many attended the event, including students from other SCAD departments outside the School of the Building Arts.
I really enjoyed the panel format. It was very relaxing compared to just lecturing, and being the only one talking. It was also interesting to compare the internship duties, companies, and what experience everyone got.It felt nice also to be able to answer questions of younger students, I remember thinking about someday getting an internship, and the feeling of how overwhelming it was to get started.