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With help from Mississippi State University, fifth-year architecture student Emily Turner fulfilled a childhood dream this summer when she visited historic castles in the south of France.
鈥淚t was nice to see buildings that I鈥檝e only drawn or seen on paper in person,鈥 said Turner, a native of Starkville. 鈥淚 also learned about the architectural history of amazing public spaces in Brazil, Tokyo and Barcelona that were designed by architects in the modern movement. It was a great experience.鈥
Along with a Paul Grootkerk Travel Award from the School of Architecture, Turner鈥檚 research abroad opportunity was made possible with support from the university鈥檚 Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College.
Set to start another exciting fall semester at Mississippi State, Turner is looking forward to more opportunities to excel in her chosen academic discipline and extracurricular activities.
鈥淲e have a top-25 architecture school where students can collaborate and get to know their professors really well. We also have good community design and service opportunities,鈥 said Turner, a recipient of 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询鈥檚 Luke and Ruth Davis Presidential Scholarship. 鈥淎rchitects have to know a little bit about everything, and I like architecture school because it teaches you how to work through problems.鈥
The Starkville High School graduate said local Belinda Stewart is among her architecture idols. Stewart is principal of Eupora-based Belinda Stewart Architects, the firm that headed the construction of the university鈥檚 new Old Main Academic Center.
鈥淚 really look up to Belinda Stewart because she has a successful firm in a small town,鈥 Turner said. 鈥淚鈥檓 not sure what type of architecture I want to pursue, but I would like to be a part of a small-town community.鈥
Turner鈥檚 pursuit of an English minor at 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 also is equipping her with skills essential to her success as an aspiring architect.
鈥淲e have to give presentations in class each semester, and I鈥檓 enjoying learning how to communicate what I鈥檓 doing in architecture through my English classes,鈥 she said, adding with a laugh, 鈥淓nglish also is my stress relief.鈥
Outside of her studies, Turner is an active member of the LGBTQ+ Union student organization. She also serves as the freedom by design director for the American Institute of Architecture Students campus chapter.
In her spare time, Turner enjoys going to the movies, as well as playing tennis and attending 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 sporting events with her dad Steve, head of the university-based Southern Rural Development Center. Her mom Jenny also works at 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 as assistant coordinator for curriculum and scheduling in the Registrar鈥檚 Office.
鈥淚 have always liked Mississippi State because I come from a Bulldog family,鈥 Turner said.