Honor Society® member
Ricardo Crespo Sendra
- University of Florida
- Architecture
- Class of 2027
- Hialeah, Florida
Member since December 2025
About
I am currently a third-year student in the University of Florida’s Bachelor of Design program. Originally from Cuba, I came to the United States in 2022 seeking a better future for my family and to pursue my dream of becoming an architect. I earned my associate degree from Miami Dade College with the highest honors and, last year, was admitted to the University of Florida to continue my upper-division studies. My goal is to pursue a Master of Architecture at the University of Florida while gaining experience in the industry, with the ultimate objective of becoming a licensed architect.
Education
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University of Florida
Architecture
2025 – Present
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Miami Dade College
Architecture
2023 – 2025
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IPU Saul Delgado Duarte (Cuba)
High School
2017 – 2020
Honors and awards
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Member of this society since Fall 2023 because of my outstanding academic performance.
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Dean's List
I have made the Dean's List every semester since I started college in 2023, maintaining a perfect GPA of 4.0.
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Associate in Arts with Highest Honors
Degree obtained in August 2025. Major: Architecture.
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Honor Society
Signature Edition Member
Goals and interests
- Career goal
As a student, my goal is to build a strong foundation for my future as a professional by gaining as much experience as possible, beginning with summer internships at architecture/design firms while I am still an undergraduate. I plan to work at an architecture office while completing my Master of Architecture program. Graduate teaching assistant positions are also of interest to me, as they would allow me to explore the field of education and expand my connections with faculty and professionals. The experience I gain in the coming years will be essential to achieving my goal of becoming a licensed architect and, eventually, owning my own practice.
- Graduate school interests
My main interest for graduate school is the University of Florida and its Master of Architecture program. This institution has opened its doors to me, and I am finding my place here. Its graduate program is highly competitive and well-regarded. I am especially interested in opportunities the school offers, such as serving as a graduate teaching assistant to help finance my studies while gaining experience and challenging myself in new ways.
- Outside the classroom
Drawing has been my lifelong hobby. I began taking drawing lessons at the age of eight, and that passion has stayed with me ever since.
Experience
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Lead Dispatcher
Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus
Apr 2024 – Aug 2025
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Student Assistant
Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus
May 2023 – Apr 2024
Volunteering
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Lead Volunteer
YMCA of South Florida Adaptive Recreation Program
Jan 2024 – Apr 2024
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Volunteer for the Hialeah Community Food Giveaway
Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus
Dec 2023 – Nov 2024
Languages
- Spanish Advanced
- English (US) Advanced
