The Architecture Student Diary

By The Architecture Student Diary

Hi my name is Stella, a UK architecture graduate and the host of The Architecture Student Diary Podcast! A platform where I will share my experience studying architecture an undergraduate degree, from... more

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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.

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December 31, 2024 Q&A Episode ft. My Spotify Wrapped | Ep 30
Last episode of the year!
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38min
December 30, 2024 Pt 2. Of my dream design studio: The Brief | Ep 29
In the last episode, I touched the surface of what would form part of the design studio fo my choice from tutors, to studio days to studio sizes. There's a lot I would change if I had the choice, so I couldn't fit it all into one episode so for this one we're diving deeper into the brief.
I'm talking...
- Client-centric briefs
- Studio projects on a budget
- An end to lectures on sustainability?
Let me know your thoughts!
📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!
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Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald
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34min
November 20, 2024 Designing my dream Design Studio | Ep 28
What are the aspects you like the least about design studio? Or the most?
Is it your tutors?
The number of people?
The day that you have studio?
What if YOU could choose?
In this episode I let my imagination lose! I tell you what MY dream design studio would look like steaming from my opinions on
- types of tutors you should have
- building community in you studio
- my design studio pet peeves
I didn't have the power to change these things whilst I was at uni, but what if I did?
Next episode out on Monday 25th of November!!
📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!
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Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald
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27min
November 13, 2024 Did I waste my money? - Pt 2 of Finances at uni | Ep 27
In an extension of the next episode, I'm answering 8 questions on finances at university!
From..
- Where can I find scholarships, grants, or financial aid for architecture students?
- Is it better to invest in high-quality tools and supplies upfront, or look for cheaper options and upgrade later?
- How do I budget?

Next episode out on 18th of November!!
📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!
🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too!
Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald
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25min
October 18, 2024 Does Studying Architecture Break the bank? | Ep 26
Does Studying Architecture Break the bank? | Ep 26
In this episode, I'm sharing some of the ways that I've SAVED and SPENT money whilst I was studying archiotecture at university. There was a lot of ground covered in this epsiode so might have to do a part 2!
📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!
🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too!
Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald
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29min
October 09, 2024 This 9-5 routine is not for the weak!! | Ep 25
In this episode I'm chatting about ✨routine✨!

Having almost completed my first month of work as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant in the UK, I have some thoughts & experiences to share!

I discuss...
- my ideal morning routine vs the reality
- the commute

📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!

🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too for video epoisodes!!
Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts (or even episode topic suggestions)!
🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald
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28min
October 02, 2024 I'm Officially a Graduate | Ep 24
I'm officially a graduate 🥳
In this episode I share my experience of graduation day!!
Whether you're graduating in the years to come or in the class of 2024? Or simply curious about how my day went? - This is for you!
I share my experience, regrets and advice from the day that officially marked the end of my Architecture degree!
📲 Don't forget to follow ⁠@architecturestudentdiary⁠ on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!
🎥 Subscribe to the ⁠Youtube⁠ Channel too!
Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!cor
🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald
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29min
September 03, 2024 What It’s Really Like Working at an Architecture Magazine? | Ep 23
Welcome to this episode! 🎙️
Ever wondered what it's like to work at an architecture magazine? Join me as I dive into my two-week experience from this summer, sharing all about the workload, the challenges, and yes—the regrets! If you're considering stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new, this episode might just be the inspiration you need.
Tune in to hear my story and maybe spark a new adventure for yourself!
📲 Don't forget to follow @architecturestudentdiary on Instagram to stay updated on new episodes!
🎥 Subscribe to the Youtube Channel too!
Leave a comment or review on Spotify—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
🎶 Music: "Forever Young" by Otis McDonald
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28min
September 02, 2024 Ep22 with Ellie Stainsby
Welcome to the 2nd student interview on the Architecture Student Diary Podcast!
In this episode I'm chatting to my friend, uni housemate and fellow architecture course mate Ellie Stainsby on
- how we first met
- achieving a balance between work and social life
- the highlight of third year!!
This episode was lots of fun to record so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! So tune in to get a glimpse into what our 3 years together have been like!
Let me know what you think! Leave a comment on Spotify or leave a review!
📷 Canon 700D + EF-S 18-135mm Kit
Follow Ellie on his Instagram: @ellie.arch18
📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudentdiary to find out whenever I release an episode!
🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald
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52min
September 02, 2024 Ep 21 with Caleb Ernst!!
I'm back!! - Welcome to the 1st Episode of the Architecture Student Diary with VISUALS!
It's been a very busy couple of months with my university degree show, going on holiday and starting my work experience (an episode with all the updates will be with you soon). In the meantime, I am delighted to share this episode that I've been working on for the last month, my first podcast episode with visuals! - exciting!
I've invited, Caleb Ernst, my friend and fellow course mate to be the FIRST EVER GUEST on the Architecture Student Diary. We discuss so many topics and take many tangents on the topics of
- Which year of university was the hardest?
- Playing Sport whilst at uni?
- Should you live in a or shared house?
- His Trip to Wales with ACAN (Architects Climate Action Network)
- Poppadom's or bread? - if you know you know!
We also touch briefly on the experience of being an architecture student specifically at university too, with the influence of politics, the length of the course and its affordability!
I really hope you enjoy it, as much as I enjoyed filming it! - let me know by liking this video and in the comments!
Follow Caleb on his Instagram: @architectureernst
‼️ Disclaimer: Apologies for variation in audio quality, unfortunately I somehow managed to only get one mic working! - whoops!
📲 Make sure you're following @architecturestudent diary to find out whenever I release an episode!⁠
🎶 Music: Forever Young by Otis McDonald
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1h 3min

FAQs about The Architecture Student Diary:

How many episodes does The Architecture Student Diary have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.