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It's finally here! Maria shares all of her most useful tips and tricks she learned from her experience as an international student going to college in the United States. Even if you're not in the architecture field, this episode is packed full of amazing advice.  00:00 - Getting to college 15:20 - In-college experience 34:15 - Post-college advice 43:25 - Listener Questions Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 4th exam in our recommended test order - Programming & Analysis!  She covers the content of the key sections in the test, goes over practice questions, and covers study resources + miscellaneous tips that YOU need to PASS this exam! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Be sure to follow @openplanpodcast on Instagram for even more ARE content & fun architecture tips and tricks. Timestamps: 5:50 - Content of test & practice questions 26:45 - Miscellaneous tips 28:17 - Resources Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Ballast (PPI) Review Manual Building Construction Illustrated Site Planning and Design Handbook Problem Seeking The Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation Black Spectacles Practice Quizzes Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

Get ready for an unfiltered catch up of what happened this summer! It's been a whirlwind of life events and we are catching you up on all things wedding, Eras Tour, vacations and we get a bit ~deep~ at the end. We hope you enjoy! Here are timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Eras Tour Recap 9:30 Emily in Atlanta 11:03 Hamptons Bachelorette 13:43 Brazil Wedding 44:10 Maria's Takeaways Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In this episode, Emily and Maria share practical habits they are incorporating into their daily life that breaks up the monotony of the everyday grind & brings the joy back into simply LIVING. We hope this episode inspires you! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 3rd exam in our recommended test order - Construction & Evaluation!  She covers the content of the key sections in the test, goes over practice questions, and covers study resources + miscellaneous tips that YOU need to PASS this exam! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Be sure to follow @openplanpodcast on Instagram for even more ARE content & fun architecture tips and tricks. Timestamps: 4:06 - Content of test & practice questions 17:55 - Study Resources 28:00 - Miscellaneous tips Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP) AHPP Wiley Guide AIA Contracts Ballast (PPI) Review Manual Hyperfine Architecture Building Construction Illustrated Support the show Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

Kate Reggev truly does it all! By day she is an architect working as an Owner's Rep while teaching at Columbia GSAPP, and by night she is an architectural writer for publications like MadameArchitect, Architectural Digest, Dwell, and more.  Interested in transitioning from a traditional architecture firm to the Owner's side and flexing your project management skills? Or learning how to get into writing in the design world? This episode has all that and more - so you don't want to miss it! Links mentioned: Kate's Column: In Ink Born Within These Walls: The Lying-In Hospital Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

Negotiating a new job offer or a promotion can be uncomfortable - but we're here to change that!  Using the valuable advice they've received on their own journeys, Emily and Maria give in-depth guidance on how to change your job search mindset and get what you deserve during the negotiation period. What do you say when an employer asks for your ideal salary number? What do you do when you have multiple offers at the same time? How do you talk about getting promoted and a salary bump at your current job? They answer these questions and many, many more during this information-packed episode. You do not want to miss this! Timestamps: Catch Up  - 0:00 - 9:55 Salary Negotiation Content - 9:55 Links mentioned: AIA Compensation Survey Salary Calculator Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 2nd exam in our recommended test order - Project Management!  She covers the structure of the test, the content of the 5 key sections in the test, and how you would see the section content in question form.  She also dives deep into the most important resources you need to PASS this exam. Feel free to DM us on Instagram if you have any questions or comments! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Timestamps: 0:00 - Format of test 4:18 - Content of test 13:08 - Study resources Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 RESOURCES MENTIONED: ARE 5.0 Handbook Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP) AHPP Wiley Guide Contracts: B101, C401, A201 Schiff Hardin - Professional Practice Lecture Series Ballast (PPI) Review Manual Ballast (PPI) Practice Questions Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

This is Part II of a very special interview with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA! Rashida is one of the first 500 black women to be licensed architects in the United States.  She currently serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Rashida gives valuable  advice to anyone who might be interested in teaching, and how that has played a huge role in her life. We also discuss architectural education as a whole, what shifts the recent years have created in our industry and the future of our profession. Listen to find out why it seems like all architecture faculty went to an Ivy League school, and how that influences the next generation of educators. // Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Become a Patron! Follow us on Instagram @openplanpodcast for the latest episode updates, architecture content, study material, and much more! Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

This is Part I of a very special interview with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA! Rashida is one of the first 500 black women to be licensed architects in the United States.  She currently serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Rashida tells stories of her experience as a POC in architecture school and as a young designer in the workforce. We also dive deep into our industry's gatekeeping and exclusion of the word "architect" and how it may be negatively impacting our profession. This is a vulnerable, impactful interview you don't want to miss! Timestamps: Emily and Maria's catch-up: 0:00 - 7:50 Rashida's Interview: 7:50 - 50:44 //  Links mentioned: www.studyarchitecture.com Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Become a Patron! Follow us on Instagram @openplanpodcast for the latest episode updates, architecture content, study material, and much more! Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

Emily is DONE with the ARE's! In this episode, Maria interviews Emily about all the details of her exam journey and how she made it to her final pass. Emily opens up about her fails (yes, there were multiple), what her exact study schedule was, how to stay sane throughout the whole process, and much more! Be sure to stay tuned to the end for Emily's 7 tips that she’s gathered from passing the ARE’s.  Enjoy the episode! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Follow us on Instagram @openplanpodcast for the latest episode updates, architecture content, study material, and much more! Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

It's summer internship season! And we want YOU to crush it. Whether you are doing a summer internship or beginning a new architecture position, we have 10 ways for you to make the most of your time at work. We cover advice that we wish someone told us when starting out, including being more communicative, prioritizing your goals, utilizing your firm's resources, and much more! These are tips you can carry forward through the rest of your career. We hope you enjoy! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Support the showFollow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0