Transition from Civil Engineering to Architecture with Andrea Ceglia, Assoc. AIA

About this episode

Andrea Ceglia shares her journey from civil engineering to architecture, highlighting her diverse background and experiences.

Andrea Ceglia, Assoc. AIA, was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and spent much of her childhood living throughout the Caribbean, including Aruba, Belize, and Antigua. She later returned to Caracas to complete high school and begin her university education. After two years of study in Venezuela, she transferred to New Jersey, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Andrea built an eight-year career in the engineering and construction industry, contributing to a diverse range of...

People in this episode

Guest: Andrea Ceglia

Topics covered

• career transition
• civil engineering
• architecture
• immigration
• personal journey

Keywords

• civil engineering
• architecture
• immigration
• Caracas
• New Jersey
• career transition
• personal story

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Caracas, Venezuela, Aruba, Belize, Antigua, New Jersey

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