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Portrait of Matthew Martella

Honor Society® member

Matthew Martella

  • Ball State University
  • Architecture
  • Class of 2023
  • Fortville, Indiana

Member since April 2021

About

As a non-traditional graduate student, taking leadership lessons from my current career in marketing has made a huge difference in my education. Growing up, I never came close to seeing "A"s on a report card. However, now that I have a passion to career change into architecture, nothing will stop me. I work full-time to support my wife and 1 year-old son while maintaining a full-time class load and a Graduate Assistance role, to help with the tuition costs. Yes, this is hard, but so worth it. One day will come where I will look back on these hard times with humility and gratitude because the life-lessons are too great to count.

Education

  • Ball State University

    Master of Architecture

    2020 – 2023

  • Grand Valley State University

    Broadcasting/Business

    2008 – 2013

Goals and interests

Career goal

My end goal is to become a licensed architect with my own firm. There is something so incredible to me about building an organization where others can build their passion while making a living for their families. I hope to build a company that others are proud to call home, while making sure everyone feels like family.

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