CREATE Worldwide

First Day & Week on the Job

Paulina and Tom flash back to their first day and week on the job. Hear all about their experiences and tips on how to succeed. Some of their advice includes making sure to read the room, soak in everything and try not to reinvent the wheel! Find out more in today's episode!  
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Wrapping up Summer Internships

In today's episode, Paulina leads a discussion with Gabby Eriksen, a rising senior at Syracuse University talking about the key differences between working in a school studio and an office environment. 4 weeks into her internship, Gabby talks about some of the hands on activities & tasks she has completed for CREATE. 

Time Management

Paulina & Tom are back discussing the importance of time management and working with deadlines. Hear their perspectives on handling increasing workload and useful tactics including talking to friends, outside hobbies and keeping a schedule. 

The Intern Experience: Part 2

Paulina & Tom are back interviewing intern James as his time with CREATE comes to a close. Now that he's been working in the office for 6 weeks, hear James' perspective on what he thought he would encounter versus what actually occurred this summer and how working for CREATE helped him prepare to go back to college this fall. 

Programs

If you could only learn two programs, which ones should they be? Paulina & Tom are back discussing architectural platforms and all their functions. Find out which ones are more helpful in school versus the professional environment as well as which ones are used consistently on a daily basis here in the office. Programs discussed include AutoCAD, Photoshop, Revit, Rhino & others! 

Office Culture

Paulina & Tom have a casual conversation regarding office culture. Collaboration, daily commutes, daily conversations and being comfortable are just some of the several topics discussed... oh and “Spirit Summer Days."  Make sure to check out the CREATEworldwide Instagram account to see all the photos from different theme days and projects under construction!

Site Visits

Paulina & Tom review their recent site visits! Hear all about the importance of surveys, accurate measurements, taking photographs, learning from senior architects on site and the difference between a school project versus the real world. 

The Intern Experience: Part 1

Paulina & Tom are joined by summer intern James who discusses his experiences during his first five days in the office. Learn all about the differences between college classes and the “real world.” Plus, Paulina & Tom’s advice to architecture students looking to enter the field. Portfolio, grades, summer internships, workplace culture & so much more! 

The Importance of Interning

Paulina & Tom are back discussing the importance of interning and what it’s like to work in an office versus their unique college experiences. Hear Paulina’s experience as a current intern who is given tasks usually completed by full-time employees & Tom’s stories at his first full-time job in comparison to his internship experiences. Plus, tidbits on how Architecture is everywhere ranging from Broadway to Minecraft. 

Introducing CREATE Worldwide

CREATE Worldwide – the podcast for architecture students & recent grads. Each week our young professionals Paulina Escobar & Tom Sagliocca will give their perspective on what it's like to work in an architecture & design studio. From personal anecdotes to interviews, CREATE Worldwide will tell the whole story for individuals looking to enter the field.