Terrel Davis ’20, a graduate of the Architectural Design + Technology program, found success on and off the track during his time at the University of Hartford. He attended UHart as a student athlete on the track and field team as a jumper and found this experience nothing short of great.
“From fundraising to the multitude of events hosted by and for the athletes that create a welcoming environment for incoming students and student athletes alike,” he says, “UHart has a lot to offer. UHart also provides a unique support system for athletes, with things like having a quiet place to study and getting help from a tutor. From practices, to competitions, to student athlete events, I felt part of the Hawk family from the minute I stepped on campus.”
Davis declared his major in architectural design + technology because of his lifelong interest in structures.
“As a child, I was always interested in the vast structures that we live in and interact with each day, from basic houses to intricate museums. I chose to study architecture to learn how these structures were built, from concepts, to groundbreaking, to finished products. As my studies continued in architecture, I began to learn about factors that affect the timelines and logistics of a construction project,” says Davis.
Davis had the opportunity to intern with Infinity Group in Hartford, Conn., an architecture interior firm near campus. He worked in the architectural/technical design department, which is in charge of creating technical documents for use by clients, construction managers, and construction workers in the field. He worked with fellow architects and designers who also handled specific requests for information from clients or workers on site.
Davis says he feels UHart fully prepared him for not just this internship, but for life after completing his undergraduate degree. He will begin graduate school at UHart to pursue his master’s in business administration full time.
Terrel Davis ’20, architectural design + technologyI chose to enter the MBA program at the University of Hartford to learn the ins and outs of the construction management business in hopes of becoming a successful project manager.
Davis credits much of his success to his UHart advisor and assistant professor Timothy Adekunle. Davis says Adekunle acted as a support system throughout his four years as a CETA student, from staying extra hours to help him with homework he was struggling with, to guiding him on which classes to take each semester. “Dr. Adekunle went beyond his role as my advisor, performing as my mentor as well,” he says.
When asked what advice he would give to incoming students, Davis encourages students to learn key time management skills during their time at UHart. “There will be plenty of time to study as well as interact and become involved with the community that the University of Hartford offers.”