Mia began her design internship with Moseley in January 2025. Working in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, she primarily serves our K-12 and civic sectors. Mia is currently entering her senior year in the undergraduate architecture program at Clemson University, where she will continue learning how to merge her love of creativity with a developing technical skill set.
Why did you choose to study architecture?
I chose to study architecture because of my interest in design. I have always loved being creative and being in a field that channels it seemed like the perfect fit for me.
What building typologies are you most interested in?
As of right now, I really enjoy the K-12 sector because that is the sector I’ve done the most work for. However, I am interested in exploring other sectors in the future.
How did you learn about the internship?
At Clemson, you can choose to study abroad in Charleston and apply to do an internship while you are completing a semester there. While doing this, I had the opportunity to interview with Ben Whitener and have had an amazing experience interning with Moseley since January.
If you had to describe your Moseley intern experience using three words, what would they be?
Fun, collaborative, and enriching.
Moseley is a firm focused on uplifting one another to create the best work possible. Coming into the office every day is such a positive experience that fosters opportunities for development.
What are some of the assignments you’ve been given?
I have had the amazing opportunity to work on such a wide range of projects. I have been able to help model design options, set-up sheets, and dimension and tag drawings; complete marketing floor plans; and work on door schedules.
Did you encounter any challenges during your internship? What did you learn from them?
The majority of the tasks I was given took place in Revit, which was difficult to navigate at the beginning of my internship, as the software was fairly new to me. However, using Revit every day at work has allowed me to learn so much about how to navigate the program and use it to perform different tasks.
How has the actual experience differed from your expectations of it?
My internship with Moseley has allowed me to experience how different the profession is from school. At first, it was intimidating because everything felt completely new. But I quickly realized that many of the skills you learn in school translate to the profession.
Have any of your assignments required you to collaborate with any non-architects involved in design (ex: engineers, interior designers, sustainability coordinators, etc.)?
I have gotten to work with interior designers for a few of my assignments. I was able to help them with the flooring of a local high school, and it happened to be the high school that I attended!
What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned or the best advice you’ve received during the internship?
The most valuable advice I’ve received during my internship at Moseley is the importance of asking questions. Being encouraged to speak up when I am unsure has helped me learn far more than I could on my own. Everyone’s openness and support have made it easy to ask questions, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
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