Describe a job that you would like to do in the future

In the future, I'd like to work as an architect. I've been interested in buildings and design since I was a teenager, and I'm currently studying civil engineering, which I hope will be a first step towards that career.

To become an architect, you need quite a lot of qualifications. You usually have to complete a university degree in architecture, which takes about five years, then gain practical experience for a couple of years, and pass a professional exam. You also need a combination of skills: creativity to imagine new designs, mathematics and technical knowledge to make sure they are safe, drawing and computer skills to present them, and the ability to communicate with clients and builders. I've been practising by learning design software in my free time and by sketching buildings in my notebook.

In this job, I would design homes, schools and public spaces, meet clients to find out what they need, create plans, and visit construction sites to check that everything is going as planned. Ideally, I'd specialise in sustainable buildings that use less energy.

There are a few reasons why I'd like to do this. Firstly, it's a creative profession, and I love the idea of leaving something permanent behind that people will use for decades. Secondly, I think it's a rewarding job, because you can improve the quality of people's lives through good design. Thirdly, there's variety, since each project is different and combines art with science. It may be demanding, with long hours at times, but I believe that doing something I'm passionate about will outweigh that. It's my main goal for the next ten years.