Remus Matei
Austria

"In order to remain relevant as architect and smart city designer I'm always searching for new ideas and guidance."

While working as an architect, Remus Matei participated in the online course Building Inclusive Cities: Tackling Urban Inequality and Segregation. Read about his experience.

What was your motivation for enrolling in this course/program?
In order to remain relevant as architect and smart city designer I'm always searching for new ideas and guidance. Being engaged in a continual learning process is an important aspect in personal and professional development.

How did/will this course impact your career or life?
The structured information provided by engaged professionals greatly enhanced my understanding of the city, its problems and opportunities in urban planning.

How was your experience of learning online?
The flexibility of this learning experience gave me the chance to attend the course in my own time. The interaction with the lecturers and learners from all over the world kept me motivated and the weekly feedback encouraged me to continue my efforts.

What advice would you give someone who is thinking of taking a similar course?
In my learning experience it was important to dedicate the necessary time to assignments and weekly activities. The city photo sessions and the map sketches were relevant in information processing.