In this video, Matt walks through the educational path, the role of foundational math skills, and how classroom learning connects to real-world experience, construction knowledge, and the process of translating drawings into built homes. Rather than presenting architecture as a purely academic or artistic pursuit, this episode focuses on how education and experience evolve together over time. Topics include how much math architects really use, why construction understanding matters, and how early design thinking develops into practical problem-solving in professional practice. Whether you’re a student considering architecture, someone asking “do I need to be good at math?”, or simply curious about how architects are trained, this video sets realistic expectations and offers a clear look at how architectural careers are built step by step. This is Part I of an ongoing series exploring what it truly means to become an architect.