Published: April 12, 2022

Keaton McCargo, an architecture major, with a business minor, plans to attend grad school at the University of Utah for an M.Arch.


Keaton McCargoThank you for being supportive and for pushing me to be better.

Where are you from?
Telluride, Colorado

Tell us about your involvement and/or student leadership roles in and/or outside of ENVD.
TA'ed for multiple classes as well as two internships within the ENVD community.

What inspired you to come to ENVD when choosing your school?
Always wanted to do something design-related. Loved the holistic approach ENVD offered.

What is one of the greatest experiences or lessons from your time at CU Boulder that you'll carry with you into the next chapter of your life?
Design never ends even when the deadline hits. Always be iterating and open to change.

Based on what you know now, what is your best piece of advice for other students?
Take breaks! Focus on what is important to you and don't be afraid to try something new. If you do, your failure or success will be a learning experience

Describe one of your favorite memories.
Working through mechanical issues with Luke True on a project in which we made two moving hands tell time.