“Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds awake to find that all was vanity; but the dreamers by day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes to make them possible.”
-T.E Lawrence-
Major life choices made today build the foundations that create tomorrow. Choosing a canvas on which to capture my dreams; furthering my education was a major life choice. Deciding which college to attend was as equally important. So why choose The Art Institutes? Because those who dare to dream dangerously; the creators, the doers, the thinkers who desire to turn their dreams into reality attend The Art Institutes. I believe success speaks for itself. The Art Institutes is a highly reputable institution that gives students the tools they need to succeed in life and in their chosen career field.
Interior Design has been a lifelong passion of mine. From the age of eight to eighteen, I was constantly moving the furniture around in my room and painting….and repainting. At one point, my Grandmother out of exasperation put her foot down. I think the constant shifting of furniture and maybe the seven (or was it eight?) layers of paint might have gotten to her. It didn’t last too long though, because she could see the pleasure I derived from my creative pursuits.
Ironically, it took a long time before I considered pursuing my passion. It wasn’t until my best friend asked me why I wasn’t using my talent towards something productive. The truth is I was scared, scared that something that I enjoyed might become tedious and become too much like work. My best friend told me that with my obvious passion and talent for Interior Design, it would be worth the time and effort I put in….and she was right. I am just as passionate and driven about Interior Design as I ever was. I have never looked back or regretted my decision.
To date I have successfully completed two semesters at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division. I am currently pursuing at Associates in Interior Design at Penn Foster (I am about to start my third semester), and a Certificate course in Interior Design. I have achieved a Career Certificate as an Interior Decorator and a Career Certificate in Landscape Technology. I am a firm believer in going that extra mile and learning about various fields that interact with my own, so that I can make the most informed design decisions. At some point in the near future I would like to pursue my Associates in Architecture.
Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in has left you. I know that there will be a lot expected of me as a student attending The Art Institutes of Chicago, I am eager to fulfill each one of those expectations. Success is not something that is given to you, it is earned through hard work.
