Nathaniel K. Liu, Benilde’s most recent top achiever in the Architecture Licensure Examination, was also invited to share his experience in his journey in becoming a Benildean Architect. Liu expressed gratitude to the Benilde Community, his mentors, and family, acknowledging their vital role in his success. Liu talked about how he chose to pursue Architecture at Benilde despite the program being relatively young at the time. He recounted how a serendipitous connection with Architect Nielsen Uy, a former topnotcher from Benilde, helped him make the decision. Liu humorously mentioned reaching out to Uy through email, saying, “I don’t know if he remembers this. I was able to reach out to him via email… and hearing it from someone else really sealed the deal for me.” Liu also spoke about his experiences at Benilde, describing it as an inspiring environment that encouraged creativity and innovation. He noted the rapid growth and development of the school, expressing pride in the new facilities and the accomplishments of younger generations.