MEET OUR STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Want to kow what it's really like to be a student at the UVA School of Architecture? Our Student Ambassadors are here to share experiences, answer questions, and give you a glimpse into life at the A-School.
Undergraduate Student Ambassadors
Our undergraduate Student Ambassadors represent the many paths, interests, and experiences that make the up the A-School community. From studio culture and academics to student organizations, Charlottesville, housing, and life outside the studio, our students are happy to share what they've learned along the way.
Connect with our Undergraduate Student Ambassadors
Visit Campbell Hall
Join us for a guided tour of Campbell Hall led by A-School Student Ambassadors. Tours offer a chance to explore our spaces, learn more about the A-School experience, and connect with current students. Tours are followed by an informal Q+A with the Director of Admission.
Join an After Studio Session
Prospective undergraduate students are also invited to join our After Studio Sessions: Undergraduate Student Life Q+A, an informal conversation with the Director of Admission and current A-School Student Ambassadors.
Bring your questions about studio culture, workload, housing, Charlottesville, community, balancing academics and life, and everything in between. This is a space to hear directly from current students, ask candid questions, and get a feel for what it's really like to be part of the A-School.
Graduate Student Ambassadors
Our graduate Student Ambassadors come from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds and represent the diverse experiences of our graduate community. Connect with a current student to learn more about graduate studio culture, life in Charlottesville, internships and careers, student organizations, and what it's like to make the A-School your home.
Connect with a Graduate Student Ambassador
Prospective gradute students are invited to connect one-on-one with a Student Ambassador. Browse the bios below to find a student whose experience or interests align with your questions, then use the booking link to schedule a conversation.
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| Chloe Kikstra Hometown: Norfolk, VA |
MJ Minutoli Hometown: Vienna, VA |
Sara Soba Hometown: Atlanta, GA |
| Current Program: Master of Architecture (Path 3) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (UVA) |
Current Program: Master of Landscape Architecture (Path 3) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (Virginia Commonwealth University) |
Current Program: Master of Landscape Architecture (Path 3) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Dickinson College) |
| Ask me about: Life in Charlottesville, Internships and Externships, the A-School Student Association of Graduate Architects (SAGA) |
Ask me about: Social Engagement, Study Abroad, Queer Life in Charlottesville, Work-Life Balance, Studio Life, Changing Careers, Spots to Eat at in Charlottesville |
Ask me about: Outdoor Activities, Graduate Student Life, Housing, Returning to School After Professional Work, Student Association of Landscape Architects (SALAD), Study Abroad |
| Studying Abroad this Fall! | Studying Abroad this Fall! | Studying Abroad this Fall! |
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| Aubrey Stanforth Hometown: Cincinnati, OH |
Kippy Terry Hometown: Kansas City, MO |
Adan Youngblood Hometown: Huntsville, AL |
| Current Program: Master of Architecture (Path 2) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Science in Architecture (University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning) |
Current Program: Master of Urban and Environmental Planning Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography (University of Wisconsin-Madison) |
Current Program: Master of Architectural History Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Architecture (Auburn University) |
| Ask me about: Biophilic Design (an interest), baking (a hobby), and Appalachian folk music (I used to play in a 3-generation family band!) |
Ask me about: Adjusting to Graduate School after Working Full-Time, Being an Out-of State Student, Student Directed Planning Concentrations, Life in Charlottesville, Work/Study/Life Balance |
Ask me about: The Public History Fellowship Program, the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH), the Design Discovery Youth Summer Program, Graduate Public Service Fellowship, Living on the Range, on-Grounds Student Housing, Student Employment |