Homeless Personal Statement

Known as the “City of Trees” for its abundance of greenery, my hometown of Sacramento, California could also be called the “City of the Homeless”. There are staggering numbers of homeless Sacramentans and a significant amount of people who lack consistent access to nightly shelter. On any given night, the homeless population of Sacramento County totals nearly 2,700 people (www.sacramentostepsforward.org), and this number is on the rise.
My dream is to become a professional in the field of architecture so that I can create buildings and infrastructures that meet the urgent need for housing in our urban communities. As a Dowdy Scholar, I will further my studies in architectural engineering, enabling me with the knowledge and experience needed