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Sonia Nicolson

Architect & former lecturer helping you build confidence in hand drawing, design and your creative career.

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Discover inspiring stories, sketching tips, and creative insights from Sonia Nicolson — Chartered Architect, Educator & Founder of Reykjavik Sketcher. Learn how to draw like an architect and design a creative life you love.

 
June 08, 2016

The Complete Guide to Studying Architecture at University

June 08, 2016/ Sonia Nicolson
The Complete Guide to Studying Architecture at University

A comprehensive guide for future architecture and design students. Learn how to choose the right course, prepare your portfolio, fund your studies, and thrive at university.

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About Sonia Nicolson

Sonia Nicolson is a British Chartered Architect (ARB) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). As an Architect and Creative Educator based in Iceland, she helps students and designers build confidence in hand drawing, design, and portfolio skills.

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Architect & former University Lecturer turned Entrepreneur. I help female Entrepreneurs successfully Design & Build their Creative Businesses in Interior Design, Architecture & Urban Sketching. 


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Architect & Creative Educator helping you design and build your career and creative business in Interior Design, Architecture and Urban Sketching.


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  • FHEA - Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

  • Former Academic Director, Raffles Design Institute (India)

  • Academic Representative, British Council (Design Education)


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