ADELINA SINANAJ

#Ukulele and #Podcasting

Portrait courtesy of Adelina Sinanaj.

Bachelor of Architecture ‘20 at The New York Institute of Technology.

Architectural Presentation during Senior Year Review. Image courtesy of Adelina Sinanaj

Inspiration

What inspired you to pursue podcasting?

Music has always been a big part of my life, but I started playing the ukulele during my freshman year of college. Podcasting started after my undergrad; I've been listening to podcasts when making models and drawing plans. It would always be a comedy podcast to distract me from the stress of studio every semester. So after my senior year, I promised myself I would start one myself. It's called The Attic Talks; I wanted to bring laughs to people listening to my podcast like the ones that got me through undergrad.

Playing the Ukulele. Image courtesy of Adelina Sinanaj

Time Management

How did you manage to maintain your time?

I think it's important to have hobbies while practicing architecture; it gives your mind a rest. I had a great art teacher in high school that would be upset at me for focusing on little details on my drawings. She would always tell me to step back, take a 15-minute break, and then come back with fresh eyes to the picture.

Resources

What are the bases to start podcasting?

That's why with a profession that so detail-focused and can get at times stressful. It is useful to give yourself a little break for your brain to do something that gives you joy and relaxation for a moment.

Graduation Day from NYIT. Image courtesy of Adelina Sinanaj.