Landscaping Architecture

Ryan Benton

Landscape Architecture

For Ryan Benton, landscape architecture wasn't something he set to study. He happened on there while signed up for an opening level landscape architecture course.

Initially a civil engineer major, Benton was searching to pursue something having a better fit for themself. “I was signed up for the overall education class, also it sparked a pursuit, ” Benton ongoing. “I spoken with [former] Professor Van Cox, and subsequently factor you realize, I left scheduled like a landscape architecture major.”

He's been quite effective in the time in the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture. Because the person receiving the Landscape Architecture Endowment Fund Scholarship and also the Marguerite Conrad Memorial Scholarship, Benton has proven the talent and determination that it requires to become effective within the area.

Benton characteristics his success towards the school’s internship program, which requires students to possess a semester-lengthy internship throughout their 4th year.“You determine what you thought you desired previously might not be what you would like now and the other way around, ” Benton ongoing. “Your focal points change and also you return with a brand new perspective.” Benton spent five several weeks interning at ASLA’s 2013 Firm of the season, Reed Hilderbrand in Boston. “There is really a maturity that occurs when you're from the class, ” stated Benton.

Benton also handled to benefit from a few of the travel possibilities the RRSLA offers. “We required a visit to the west coast, so we could visit offices and find out projects we've spoken about at school.Inches Also, he went to Paris and Berlin using the school too. It gave him and the class mates different perspectives that may 't be acquired within the class.

As graduation is rapidly approaching, what's going to Benton miss probably the most? “The student/faculty relationship. For much better or worse they're ever present, ” he stated. “Some of my fondest reminiscences involve student and school interaction. Since our courses are small, it enables us to possess more one-on-one engagement with professors.” It's these associations that build among the best alumni systems on campus. When students leave the RRSLA, they end up being the faculties’ co-workers, in addition to alumni from the college.

Benton is searching toward getting into his next role inside the RRSLA community. “When alumni hand back, it enables students the chance for travel as well as for other learning activities outdoors the class, ” stated Benton. “Landscape Architecture isn't a cheap major, and it is important to be uncovered as to the we're studying. Any support we are able to reach facilitate that's useful.”

So far as his future plans go, Benton isn't ruling out any options, but they know for at this time, he really wants to get professional experience. “I want to operate in a personal design firm. Perhaps a community planning organization that advocates for various causes, ” he added.

Wherever he eventually ends up, Benton knows he's the support from the school and also the devoted and proud alumni. “The bonds built here promote the higher network of LSU RRSLA alumni. That bigger network has shown to be very ingenious in my experience like a student and will still be when i move along within my profession.”