Student Spotlight:
Jerzee Mecham
What makes Washington State University’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture stand out from the crowd for those looking to get a degree?
We ask interior design major Jerzee Mecham for her thoughts on what makes WSU such a special place.
- Major: Interior Design
- Minor: Architecture
- Expected Date of Graduation: May 2025
- High School: Lake Stevens High School
- Hometown: Lake Stevens, WA
- Scholarship: Carl Williams Scholarship in Interior Design
Why would you recommend attending Washington State University? How have you benefitted by attending WSU?
I would recommend attending WSU because there is something for everyone. There are so many different clubs, majors, activities, sports, etc. to get involved in no matter what year you are. I have gotten so many amazing opportunities since attending WSU that I wouldn’t have had otherwise.
What advice do you have for fellow or prospective students? What can you recommend they do to succeed in your major?
If you are a looking to attend WSU for Interior Design, or any major for that matter, I would recommend joining a club on campus! There are so many amazing opportunities to be had and people to be met. Being a member and now the President of IDSA has been an incredible highlight to my college experience.
What clubs are you involved in on campus?
I am the current President of IDSA which is the Interior Design Student Association. This organization has impacted my professional development greatly! I have learned so much about the importance of time management and professional connections. Not to mention I have made so many new friends!
What has been your favorite class or program that you have been involved in at WSU and why?
My favorite program I have attended at WSU has hands down been the “Paris: a Designers View” study abroad trip I got to attend. It was an incredible and life-changing experience that I will never forget.
Going to Europe and seeing some of the most notable architecture and art in the world with a teacher there to explain its significance in real time was an experience that I will cherish forever.
Have you participated in any internships related to your field of study? If so, please share your experiences
I had the privilege of working for an interior design firm this summer and gained so much real life experience that will help me start my career tremendously.
I have gotten opportunities to work on renderings, draw sets, interior detail work, material selection, client communication, showroom visits with clients, site tours, and most importantly, an incredible mentorship opportunity.