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Portrait of Ricardo Crespo Sendra

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

  • University of Florida

    Architecture

    2025 – Present

  • Miami Dade College

    Architecture

    2023 – 2025

  • IPU Saul Delgado Duarte (Cuba)

    High School

    2017 – 2020

Honors and awards

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

    Member of this society since Fall 2023 because of my outstanding academic performance.

  • 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.

  • Associate in Arts with Highest Honors

    Degree obtained in August 2025. Major: Architecture.

  • 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

  • Lead Dispatcher

    Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus

    Apr 2024 – Aug 2025

  • Student Assistant

    Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus

    May 2023 – Apr 2024

Volunteering

  • Lead Volunteer

    YMCA of South Florida Adaptive Recreation Program

    Jan 2024 – Apr 2024

  • Volunteer for the Hialeah Community Food Giveaway

    Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus

    Dec 2023 – Nov 2024

Languages

  • Spanish Advanced
  • English (US) Advanced