I am an M.Arch student at GSAPP and will need to spend about half of my summer in Dubai for family reasons. I've never been out there so I know nothing of the culture or opportunities related to architecture. I've looked under the "Firms" section of Archinect but Dubai-based firms seem pretty scant. Any suggestions on how to go about getting an internship out there, or how to otherwise remain productive?
Look for NYC based firms with offices in Dubai - send each a letter and resume requesting a summer internship in Dubai - mention that you'll get yourself to Dubai (and back) and provide your own housing.
I'm in Dubai right now, at our regional office. There's a ton of work going on here, so I doubt you'll have trouble finding something to do if you can contribute productively. How are your computer skills?
My computer skills are okay you know, the basics. I only have 1 year with modeling software - Rhino, 3DS Max, and I'm starting to use Grasshopper. I also have a pretty good knowledge of all Adobe CS programs.
Thanks for the responses, I'll keep my eyes open and fingers crossed!
Productive things to do in Dubai this summer?
I am an M.Arch student at GSAPP and will need to spend about half of my summer in Dubai for family reasons. I've never been out there so I know nothing of the culture or opportunities related to architecture. I've looked under the "Firms" section of Archinect but Dubai-based firms seem pretty scant. Any suggestions on how to go about getting an internship out there, or how to otherwise remain productive?
Look for NYC based firms with offices in Dubai - send each a letter and resume requesting a summer internship in Dubai - mention that you'll get yourself to Dubai (and back) and provide your own housing.
Bet they don't get many letters of that sort.
I'm in Dubai right now, at our regional office. There's a ton of work going on here, so I doubt you'll have trouble finding something to do if you can contribute productively. How are your computer skills?
My computer skills are okay you know, the basics. I only have 1 year with modeling software - Rhino, 3DS Max, and I'm starting to use Grasshopper. I also have a pretty good knowledge of all Adobe CS programs.
Thanks for the responses, I'll keep my eyes open and fingers crossed!
If nothing else works our..."Work on your Tan."
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