{"id":21843,"date":"2020-12-02T18:33:01","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T18:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=21843"},"modified":"2020-12-02T18:33:01","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T18:33:01","slug":"interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson","title":{"rendered":"Ambassador Feature: Alexa Jorgenson"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;21846&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Alexa Jorgenson&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Huntington Beach, California<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h5><a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interior Decorating<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"\/online-courses\/professional-organizing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Professional Organizing<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"\/online-courses\/staging-designers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Staging for Designers<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"\/online-courses\/virtual-design-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Design<\/a><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/latestlooks_bylexi\/\"><i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-instagram accent-color\"><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Alexa&#8217;s Instagram<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#Tell_us_a_little_bit_about_yourself\" >Tell us a little bit about yourself!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#How_did_you_get_into_the_world_of_professional_design\" >How did you get into the world of professional design?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#Why_did_you_decide_to_pursue_your_interior_decorating_certificate_online_rather_than_in-person\" >Why did you decide to pursue your interior decorating certificate online, rather than in-person?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#Why_did_you_decide_to_enroll_with_QC_Design_School_compared_to_the_other_schools_out_there\" >Why did you decide to enroll with QC Design School (compared to the other schools out there)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#Youve_recently_joined_QCs_team_of_Student_Ambassadors_As_an_Ambassador_what_is_the_1_reason_you_would_recommend_QC_Design_School_to_aspiring_designers\" >You\u2019ve recently joined QC\u2019s team of Student Ambassadors. As an Ambassador, what is the #1 reason you would recommend QC Design School to aspiring designers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#In_addition_to_your_interior_decorating_certificate_youre_also_planning_to_obtain_a_certificate_in_home_staging_What_is_it_about_home_staging_that_interests_you_so_much\" >In addition to your interior decorating certificate, you\u2019re also planning to obtain a certificate in home staging. What is it about home staging that interests you so much?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#Why_do_you_feel_that_interior_decorating_and_home_staging_go_together_so_well\" >Why do you feel that interior decorating and home staging go together so well?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#You_are_currently_located_in_Huntington_Beach_California_%E2%80%93_a_city_of_almost_202000_people_In_such_a_competitive_market_how_do_you_intend_to_stand_out_from_other_designers_in_your_area_once_you_eventually_launch_your_own_design_business\" >You are currently located in Huntington Beach, California \u2013 a city of almost 202,000 people. In such a competitive market, how do you intend to stand out from other designers in your area once you eventually launch your own design business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#What_sort_of_services_packages_etc_do_you_aspire_to_offer_clients_once_you_start_your_own_design_business\" >What sort of services, packages, etc. do you aspire to offer clients once you start your own design business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#How_has_your_experience_been_so_far_in_QCs_Interior_Decorating_certificate_course\" >How has your experience been so far in QC\u2019s Interior Decorating certificate course?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#How_valuable_have_the_course_materials_assignments_and_tutor_feedback_been_and_how_have_they_helped_you_to_grow_as_a_designer_so_far\" >How valuable have the course materials, assignments, and tutor feedback been, and how have they helped you to grow as a designer so far?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#What_has_been_your_favorite_assignment_so_far_and_why\" >What has been your favorite assignment so far and why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#You_started_your_online_training_in_2020_Why_did_you_choose_to_embark_on_this_journey_during_a_global_pandemic_and_how_has_online_schooling_helped_make_the_process_possible_for_you\" >You started your online training in 2020. Why did you choose to embark on this journey during a global pandemic, and how has online schooling helped make the process possible for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#Whats_in_store_for_you_and_your_design_career_in_2021_and_beyond\" >What\u2019s in store for you and your design career in 2021 and beyond?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/interior-decorating-certificate-student-ambassador-feature-alexa-jorgenson\/#Finally_what_is_YOUR_definition_of_%E2%80%9Csuccess%E2%80%9D_as_a_professional_designer\" >Finally: what is YOUR definition of \u201csuccess\u201d as a professional designer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_us_a_little_bit_about_yourself\"><\/span>Tell us a little bit about yourself!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Hello everyone! I call Huntington Beach, California my home, but I have also lived in Irvine, California. There, I went to Concordia University to earn my BA in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Marketing. At Concordia, I was nominated and became a member of <em>Sigma Beta Delta<\/em> (the International Society in Business, Management, and Administration), as well as <em>Omicron Delta Kappa<\/em> (the National Leadership Honor Society).\n\nI also have my real estate salesperson license and currently work as a design associate for La-Z-Boy. Through <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Design School<\/a>, I am currently taking Interior Decorating, Staging for Designers, Professional Organizing, and Virtual Design Training.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_you_get_into_the_world_of_professional_design\"><\/span>How did you get into the world of professional design?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Since I was young, I&#8217;ve always been interested in design. I have been inspired by my grandma, who has an eye for design and has remodeled her home beautifully.\n\nI got into the world of professional design through QC Design School. After finding that QC offers an <a href=\"\/2020\/10\/how-to-become-an-interior-decorator-with-no-prior-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interior decorating certificate<\/a> (and so much more), I have been able to learn valuable knowledge that has helped me become a design associate at La-Z-Boy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;21850&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_decide_to_pursue_your_interior_decorating_certificate_online_rather_than_in-person\"><\/span>Why did you decide to pursue your interior decorating certificate online, rather than in-person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]I decided to pursue my interior decorating certificate online for flexibility and convenience. Online courses are often self-paced. They provide people who may be full-time employees or full-time students the benefit of completing the courses at their <em>own<\/em> pace.\n\nMoreover, I greatly enjoy that online classes have saved me time and money. Not having to drive anywhere to get to school on time is also a major plus! With the current <a href=\"\/2020\/06\/how-to-become-an-interior-decorator-after-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>, I chose to pursue my interior decorating certificate online in order to study without interruption or inconvenience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_decide_to_enroll_with_QC_Design_School_compared_to_the_other_schools_out_there\"><\/span>Why did you decide to enroll with QC Design School (compared to the other schools out there)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]I decided to enroll with QC Design School because of the excellent certificates and certifications they offer. As soon as I saw QC\u2019s website, I knew that their courses offered quality education. I also like the way <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/why-online-design-schooling-is-the-safest-form-of-education-right-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the learning experience is self-paced<\/a>. I had the freedom to start <em>and <\/em>work on my studies whenever I wanted.\n\nAt QC Design School, students have up to two full years to complete the course they sign up for. Because of this, I felt comfortable knowing that I would have plenty of time to thoroughly learn the material and graduate from the course. Moreover, the courses are affordable![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youve_recently_joined_QCs_team_of_Student_Ambassadors_As_an_Ambassador_what_is_the_1_reason_you_would_recommend_QC_Design_School_to_aspiring_designers\"><\/span>You\u2019ve recently joined QC\u2019s team of Student Ambassadors. As an Ambassador, what is the #1 reason you would recommend QC Design School to aspiring designers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]As an Ambassador, the #1 reason I would recommend QC Design School to\naspiring designers is for the quality courses that are offered. QC Design School\u2019s courses contain excellent content in a variety of different ways! Your materials will help you learn and include videos, full-color lesson texts, self-studies, and <a href=\"\/2020\/11\/6-tips-for-acing-your-color-consultant-course-assignments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fun assignments<\/a>. These quality courses allow aspiring designers to develop their own unique style![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;21851&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_addition_to_your_interior_decorating_certificate_youre_also_planning_to_obtain_a_certificate_in_home_staging_What_is_it_about_home_staging_that_interests_you_so_much\"><\/span>In addition to your interior decorating certificate, you\u2019re also planning to obtain a certificate in home staging. What is it about home staging that interests you so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]That&#8217;s correct! In addition to my interior decorating certificate, I am also working on obtaining a <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/how-home-staging-improves-the-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home staging<\/a> certificate. (And just recently, I also decided to pursue a professional organizing certificate, too. Fun fact!)\n\nQC Design School offers quality content, and my goal is to learn as much as I can to contribute to the beautiful design world. Home staging interests me specifically because it&#8217;s a way to present the beauty of a space. Home staging allows designers to transform a blank space into a work of art![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_you_feel_that_interior_decorating_and_home_staging_go_together_so_well\"><\/span>Why do you feel that interior decorating and home staging go together so well?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Interior decorating and home staging <a href=\"\/2018\/04\/interior-decorators-need-take-home-staging-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">go together so well<\/a> because they both help make a space look presentable. Knowing how to decorate and where to stage everything helps designers tie a room together perfectly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_are_currently_located_in_Huntington_Beach_California_%E2%80%93_a_city_of_almost_202000_people_In_such_a_competitive_market_how_do_you_intend_to_stand_out_from_other_designers_in_your_area_once_you_eventually_launch_your_own_design_business\"><\/span>You are currently located in Huntington Beach, California \u2013 a city of almost 202,000 people. In such a competitive market, how do you intend to stand out from other designers in your area once you eventually launch your own design business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Once I <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/why-business-knowledge-is-integral-to-your-interior-decorator-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">launch my own design business<\/a>, I intend to stand out in a competitive market by understanding and appreciating <em>every<\/em> style. My interior decorating certificate course at QC Design School has taught me a variety of design styles.\n\nWith this knowledge, I can listen to and understand clients, in order to deliver them their desired style. I intend to stand out by not pushing my style preference on them. Rather, I&#8217;ll bring <em>their<\/em> unique style to fruition within their homes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;21852&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sort_of_services_packages_etc_do_you_aspire_to_offer_clients_once_you_start_your_own_design_business\"><\/span>What sort of services, packages, etc. do you aspire to offer clients once you start your own design business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Once I start my own design business, I aspire to <a href=\"\/2020\/11\/interior-decorating-jobs-how-to-provide-excellent-customer-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">offer clients personalized services<\/a>. Every client is different, and I want to offer each their own unique service. Whether they&#8217;d like to see everything digitally, or be physically walked through the entire process &#8211; I aim to offer clients a service that is specialized to <em>their<\/em> needs. That way, I can help make their house feel like a place to call <em>home<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_your_experience_been_so_far_in_QCs_Interior_Decorating_certificate_course\"><\/span>How has your experience been so far in QC\u2019s Interior Decorating certificate course?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]My experience thus far in QC\u2019s Interior Decorating certificate course has been excellent! This program is rewarding because it has taught me so much, and has made me more confident in my own designing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_valuable_have_the_course_materials_assignments_and_tutor_feedback_been_and_how_have_they_helped_you_to_grow_as_a_designer_so_far\"><\/span>How valuable have the course materials, assignments, and tutor feedback been, and how have they helped you to grow as a designer so far?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]My QC Design School courses have provided me with a variety of ways to learn! The assignments are fun, engaging, and effective. They have helped me develop my own unique style while learning new design topics.\n\nAdditionally, the <a href=\"\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tutor feedback<\/a> has been nice, encouraging, and helpful. Everything provided to me has proven to be extremely valuable, as I now have learned so much! I&#8217;ve grown into a design associate with a bright interior design path ahead of me![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;21853&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_has_been_your_favorite_assignment_so_far_and_why\"><\/span>What has been your favorite assignment so far and why?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]My favorite assignment so far has been the Practice Design Profiles assignment. I had to fill out client and room profiles for a redesign project.\n\nThis assignment has been my favorite so far because I happened to be redesigning my bedroom at the exact same time. So, I used myself for the assignment example. This project helped me effectively recreate my <em>own<\/em> space and define the changes &#8211; which I absolutely love now![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_started_your_online_training_in_2020_Why_did_you_choose_to_embark_on_this_journey_during_a_global_pandemic_and_how_has_online_schooling_helped_make_the_process_possible_for_you\"><\/span>You started your online training in 2020. Why did you choose to embark on this journey during a global pandemic, and how has online schooling helped make the process possible for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]I chose to <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-earning-your-design-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">embark on this journey<\/a> during a global pandemic because I knew it would be a constant. With the given online format and flexibility, the pandemic has actually <em>not<\/em> affected my courses or my learning experience. If anything, QC Design School allowed me to start immediately, since it <em>is<\/em> an online program.\n\nI also decided to embark on this journey during a global pandemic so I could use my time to learn the necessary skills I&#8217;d need to get into the professional design world as soon as I could. 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