Why did you choose landscape architect as a career?
"I decided to pursue a career in landscape architecture because it combines my interest in art and science to improve not only the environment but our everyday lives. Projects can range in size from very small residential gardens to very expansive neighborhood parks, golf courses, and scenic parkways. No project is ever the same and each offers its own set of challenges and rewards."
Interview questions such as this one give you the opportunity to show an interviewer just how excited you are about the prospect of the job. Answer this question by mentioning the reasons why you decided to pursue this career, such as your passion for the outdoors and your interest in art and design. Take this opportunity to discuss your background and motivation for selecting this career. Anecdotes are a great tool to use in interviews. You can discuss specific events that led to your pursuit of this field through a story from childhood or more recent years.
"If you had asked me in high school if I wanted to become a landscape architect, I would have replied: What is a landscape architect? I had a love for the environment, plants, nature, and outdoor spaces that stemmed from gardening with my mother since I was a child. During a road trip across Michigan, my uncle, an active member of the Nature Conservancy and environmental consultant, enlightened me that Landscape Architecture is a career that blends all of my passions. A few years later, I applied to Michigan State's accredited Landscape Architecture program and my journey as a professional landscape architect began."
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