Visit a Firm: Shadows & Internships
Visit an AIA Rochester member firm for a shadowing experience or apply for an internship. Our interactive list below includes firms who offer opportunities to learn more about the daily experience of a professional. Our pull-down menu allows you to sort by your experience level and what type of firm you would like to learn more about.
9x30 Design
Colliers Engineering & Design
Rozzi Architects
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC
Dwyer Architectural Studio
SWBR
Architectura P.C.
In.Site: Architecture
Young + Wright Architectural
Chait Studios
Passero Associates
The pulldown menu above contains contact information for member firms who have indicated that they provide shadowing and intern opportunities as indicated.
Member and firm information as shown is the property of AIA Rochester and is provided as a convenience for the public. It shall not be utilized to generate separate contacts or contact lists outside of the organization. It shall not be utilized to solicit any member or firm contained within.
Inclusion in this list is in no way an endorsement of any participant or group.
Questions to ask during your visit
Use the questions below as a starting point to get the most from your firm experience.
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What does a typical day look like for you?
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What software is your firm using?
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Does your firm offer a flexible schedule or the opportunity to work remotely?
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What do you wish you knew before you began your first job in an architecture firm?
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What advice do you have for someone considering becoming an architect?
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What skills are beneficial to develop?
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How is your job different than what you studied in school?
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Are you licensed? How important is licensure to employers at your firm?
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Do you recommend pursuing licensure right after graduating from college?
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When did you decide to study architecture? What inspired you to become an architect?
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What is your favorite part about being an architect? What is your least favorite part?
