Hello! My name is Sarah, and I am a 22-year-old undergraduate student at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. I am from Boston, love unicorns, and am terrible at singing, but what I lack in vocal ability I try to make up in other artistic fields!
I am pursuing a double major in Architecture and Political Science, two disciplines that I think of as in a symbiotic relationship. Studying the world through multiple lenses has given me the ability to constantly draw parallels between disparate subjects (often at the same time as I am literally drawing parallel lines with my drafting table).
Through my years learning about design, culture, and people, I have been able to cultivate a fluid design process and aesthetic that merges academic research with “design thinking”, resulting in architecture that is thoughtful, contextual, and based on a grassroots understanding of how to construct a sense of place.
I am currently looking for internship opportunities in the Boston area for Summer 2017; if you are interested in having me as a member of your team, feel free to contact me at sarah.austin@hws.edu, or 781-325-6296.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY, US, Architecture Department Photographer
Worked as a photographer to provide guidance for students photographing their artwork in a professional studio setting. Responsibilities included taking photographs of architectural models in various environments, teaching new photographers how to use a DSLR camera, processing photos in Photoshop, and maintaining the studio space and equipment.
Eric Cohler Design, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern
Recipient of the Eric Cohler Internship and Travel Award, given to one rising senior in arts related majors. In Summer 2016, interned at Mr. Cohler’s interior design firm in New York, where I worked with clients and suppliers to select color schemes and fabrics, created lookbooks to present design concepts to clients, and made budgets for ongoing projects.
In Summer 2017, will conduct independent field research in Morocco on local urbanism and how traditional folk crafts and textiles have been impacted by French colonialism.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY, US, House Manager
Selected to oversee students living in the Global Perspectives Theme House on campus. Responsibilities included resolving conflict and providing emotional support, communicating between students and the administration, and organizing house events for residents and the greater campus community.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY, US, Writing Colleague
Selected in competitive application process to become a course-specific writing tutor and peer advisor. In Fall 2014, worked closely with professor to design “Face to Face: Interrogating Race” freshman seminar, and helped students in the course to improve their writing skills and transition into college life.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY, US, BArch, Architectural Studies; Political Science
Eric Cohler International Travel + Internship Award, 1st Place
Recipient of the Eric Cohler Internship and Travel Award, given to one rising senior in arts related majors. In Summer 2016, interned at Mr. Cohler’s interior design firm in New York, where I worked with clients and suppliers to select color schemes and fabrics, created look- books to present design concepts to clients, and made budgets for ongoing projects.
In Summer 2017, will conduct independent field research in Morocco on local urbanism and how traditional folk crafts and textiles have been impacted by French colonialism.
HWS Hackathon, 2nd Place
A hackathon is an event designed to innovate new ideas that address complex problems. Hackathons originated in the technology field and have slowly been applied to new spaces like social innovation. Typically, teams receive a topic and have 24 hours to “hack” it. They are fast-paced, high energy and produce ideas that are intended to address challenges, transform communities, improve systems or create products or services that change the way we interact with our world, communities, and with each other.
Faculty Scholar, 1st Place
Academic merit scholarship to Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
