Name: Nada AlMulla
School: American University of Sharjah
Degree Program: Bachelors of Architecture
Year in School: Fifth year
Give one tip that has helped you succeed in studio:
Believe in your capabilities and design to please yourself, not others.
What motivates you to work hard in studio:
Thinking of the future of architecture and our role in it.
What aspect of your studio experience do you think will help you get a job?
The diverse knowledge of digital software as well as craftsmanship.
What can professors do to create a helpful and supportive studio culture?
Recognize the different qualities of students and work with them to develop.
What should a high school student understand about studio at my university:
It is not easy, it is time consuming, but if you love what you’re doing then the first two won’t
matter.
What can AIAS do to help improve your studio experience:
Provide opportunities for students from different years to socialize and exchange knowledge.
What would be in your ideal studio care package:
An Alienware and it’s charger, black uni-ball pens with different thicknesses, a moleskine and
some pencils.
Complete this sentence: I love studio because:
It allows me to imagine worlds and put them onto paper.
