College Admissions Essay: A Career As An Interior Designer

To be an interior designer has always been a dream for me. It has been a major part of my life since I was a little girl till present. Interior design has not been a hobby for me, it has been a way of life; not a day goes by where I don’t draw a space, dissect the layout of a place, or even watch something about interior design. One of the reasons why I love interior design is that It allows the designer's creativity to flourish; with it I use my creativity to produce interesting designs and unique layouts. One of my advantages is that in my first semester of college I took architecture courses, gaining knowledge of how a building/structure is designed and laid out. Taking these architecture courses introduced me to computer programs like
Another of my advantages includes my study of construction. My high school was a trade school which I specialized in construction, giving me a greater understanding of how space is built. By having a greater understanding of this, I am able to use a space in more ways than someone who doesn't. I am also able to craft furniture for a space due to my woodworking experience in construction and I am even able to know what type of electrical circuit I have and/or need for a specific light etc.. Knowing these things gives me an advantage to actually work hand in hand with construction workers while designing a space. I will actually know the process of how they physically build the space. Not only did I learn construction in high school but I also took many art classes inside and outside of high school. By doing so, my drawing and sketching skills have gotten increasingly better and precise. Taking art classes made my creativity become more vast and imaginative. I began taking these art classes when I was in middle school till now, showing that I always want to continue perfecting my drawing