Help Fund My Sustainable Architecture Masters at CAT

Last week I was offered a place to pursue a Masters of Sustainable Architecture at the Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales!

This opportunity is a dream come true for me. I view it as the necessary bridge between my current efforts on small-scale projects and my aspirations to contribute on a more impactful scale. This course will deepen my understanding of global challenges and available solutions while meeting and collaborating with like-minded, passionate people.

Beyond the environmental and health benefits, I see natural building as contributing to a deeper cultural shift towards responsible land stewardship and community empowerment. Doing my bit within this field is my humble attempt at making a positive ripple in the world, no matter how small.

As I’m the first international student in this master's program, they could only provide an initial fee estimate which ended up being $9000NZD less than the actual cost (£21,600 for two years of tuition.) This is on top of £637 for a visa, £5175 for NHS health surcharge, £1950 for the ARB exam (to cross-credit my NZ bachelors to be UK certified), £670 for the flight, on-site accom at CAT, living costs, architecture software, stationary, etc. Unfortunately, despite all my efforts to minimize expenses and live cheaply, I have only managed to save half of what I need.

I am determined to complete these studies and am incredibly grateful to all who have believed in me and supported my dream so far. It means the world 🌎💚