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#57 UofT Architectural Engineering - Julia Song - Part 1

March 02, 2026 • Vernon Kee • Season 2 • Episode 57

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In this episode of Kee to Success, I sit down with Julia Song — one of the original students who helped launch this podcast — now a fourth-year Architectural Studies student at the University of Toronto.

We talk about fast-tracking Grade 12 English, applying to competitive programs like Waterloo Life Sci and McMaster Health Sci, and why she ultimately chose architecture over the traditional STEM pathway. Julia breaks down what architecture school is really like — studio courses, coding, art history, expensive laptops, and the long road to becoming a licensed architect.

If you're a high school student torn between medicine, engineering, or a creative STEAM path, this episode gives you a real look at what the journey actually involves.