The Story of an Architecture student from GHANA to YALE UNIVERSITY w/ Felix Aboagye

Felix, a master's student at Yale School of Architecture, shares his inspiring journey from Ghana to the U.S. He talks about building a strong portfolio, winning scholarships, and adapting to a new academic culture a must-watch for aspiring architects and international students. 🎙️ Hosted by Srijan | My Arc Stories For Business Inquires: srijan@myarcstories.com Editing team: Raman Sunar Podcast Link: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3O9d... Disclaimer: The perspectives, data, or viewpoints sharedon the YouTube channel and podcast exclusively reflect the thoughts of the individuals participating and do not constitute unequivocal facts. The viewpoints presented by the host and guests are subject to change at any point. Social Media Links: Facebook:   / myarcstories   Instagram:   / myarcstories1   LinkedIn:   / srijan-sunar-assoc-aia-053a51133   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & guest from Ghana 🇬🇭 01:00 – Felix’s background & love for architecture 04:40 – Studying architecture in Ghana 06:00 – Inspired by a friend at MIT 08:00 – Applying to Yale, MIT, Berkeley 10:20 – Writing essays & SOP tips 12:20 – Got accepted to Yale 🎉 13:20 – Scholarships & funding journey 18:00 – Motivation for Nepali students 20:00 – Getting into top schools mindset 24:00 – Portfolio tips & strategy 27:00 – Showcasing his Yale portfolio 33:00 – Keep it simple & intentional 36:00 – Use local design uniqueness 39:00 – SOP storytelling (4x4 room idea) 43:00 – Internship struggles & process 50:00 – Experience at Yale University 56:00 – Advice for international students