Dreams of Design: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience in Vienna

I have spent the last four years pursuing my Architectural Design degree at James Madison University, and will be graduating this May.

I have been granted the amazing opportunity upon graduation to spend a month in Vienna, Austria. I will be learning from top designers, architects, filmmakers, and more, that will provide me with essential tools and knowledge that I will use for the rest of my life as a designer.

This trip will be taking place from June 1st - June 30th, 2025. I will be fully immersed in Viennese culture as I embark on this once in a lifetime experience. This opportunity is only possible due to a generous scholarship from the Bulak Family, whom I have had the honor to work closely with over this past year. To the Bulaks, and my professor/mentor for recommending me as a recipient of the scholarship, I am extremely grateful.

In order to make this trip a reality however, I am responsible to come up with a remaining balance of $4,000.00.

I have started this Fundraising Platform to help obtain this goal, in what is a time-sensitive opportunity, to be included in this Travel Abroad program through Umbau Studios.

Thank you in advance for your contributions and support.

Vienna Studio

Vienna, Austria / Vienna Studio is a four-week immersion in Viennese culture that allows students to observe, study and be inspired by the very best designers, artists, hatmakers, shoemakers, goldsmiths, violin makers, vintners, singers, and architects in the world.

https://umbauschool.org/

Cost Breakdown:

Room & Board -------------------- $4,400.00

Travel (air) ------------------------- $2,095.00

Food & misc. expenses ----------- $800.00

Total Cost ------------------------- $7,295.00

Bulak Family Fund Scholarship --- $3,000.00

Reamaining Costs ---------------- $4,295.00