My name is Sierra Shamburg and I'm a grad student in Landscape Architecture. I graduated with a BS from the University of Idaho in May of 2017 and I will be graduating with my MLA in May 2018. My career goals are to work in other countries and develop my skills in foreign relations. I want to be able to make changes in other countries in order to beautify them and create a better lifestyle for the people.

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