Camila Lima's story is one of passion, perseverance, and a pursuit of excellence in architectural education. After working in Toronto for five years, she decided to broaden her horizons with a Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies. “What motivated me was that it prepares you for the Master of Architecture and has a co-op work term as part of the curriculum,” she says. 

During her co-op term at Abbott Brown Architects, she gained key insights into the nuances of architectural projects. Her involvement in the FreeLab project imparted practical construction skills and underscored the importance of participatory design principles in architectural practice. "My group spent two weeks in New Brunswick at Tobique First Nation, and, along with community members, we designed and built two outdoor spaces," she recounts. 

Looking ahead, Camila is well on her way to beginning a Master of Architecture at Dalhousie this spring, driven by her aspiration to become a licensed architect.