Life as an Architecture Student: Ecem Aksoy's Journey | Framing the Future

Joining us is Ecem, an undergraduate architectural student completing her Master's Degree at FIU. Ecem brings a unique perspective shaped by her personal journey. Originally from Turkey, she moved to the U.S. nine years ago with her brother and sister-in-law, embarking on a challenging path filled with cultural and language barriers. Despite these obstacles, Ecem has forged her own path in architecture, embracing the opportunities at Florida International University to grow as a designer and as a person. Today, she’s here to share her inspiring story of perseverance, her experiences as an architecture student, and the perspectives through which she views the built environment. Let’s get started!