Cohousing-L Mailing List: Cohousing Internships?

[Kathryn Ervin (kervin]

Hi everyone,
I'm a junior art major at Smith College and am interested in pursuing
architecture/community development after graduation.  I'm particularly
interested in finding architectural firms that specialize in cohousing
design and might be looking for an intern.  If anyone has information on
any opportunities, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance,

Kathryn Ervin

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A little bit more about myself, in case you're interested:
Perhaps because I grew up in an isolated suburb, I am interested in how we
can cultivate better communities in post-suburban America.  I have been
interested in art since childhood and have studied at Smith, Rhode Island
School of Design, Cleveland Institute of Art, and Oxford.  Academically, I
have focused on the fine arts, but I'm quickly realizing that I want to
apply my creativity towards more people-oriented, less academic design
(architecture).  In fall of '97, I discovered my love for community living
by working at a Buddhist monastery and participating in the Arcosanti
<http://www.arcosanti.org> five-week workshop in architecture &
construction.  Last summer I volunteered in a city planning office, just to
see what government planning is like, but I realized that wasn't for me.
This summer I would love the chance to work with a similarly-interested
architect or community organization.

(Okay, this is turning into an online resume, so why not continue?...)
Relevant coursework:  Architectural Design for Diversity and Social Change;
2- and 3-dimensional design; Design with Computers;  Cities and Suburbs;
and many drawing and painting courses, including The Five College Drawing
Seminar.
Activities and leadership:  College--Dorm Vice President & Social Chair,
Secretary of Art Resources Committee, Habitat for Humanity volunteer,
Taekwondo Club member.  High school--four years as literary magazine editor
and varsity soccer player, debate team VP, Outing Club member & Outward
Bound backpacker.
Computer skills:   Well versed in both PC and Mac platforms, Word, Web
browsers, HTML, Photoshop, scanning utilities, Illustrator, Quark Xpress,
and others.  Willing to familiarize myself with AutoCAD before the summer. 
Awards:  Smith Dean's List, National Merit Semifinalist, AP Scholar,
Scholastic Art Awards National Gold Key,  Concours National de
Francais--1st in state, 3rd nationally.
(And of course I've had some random jobs.)
I guess that's it for now!