Journey to Authoring the 101 Things I Learned Series

Matthew Frederick's journey as an author began with his experience in architecture school, which he described as challenging and sometimes confusing. After moving from Philadelphia to Boston to attend architecture school, he faced a rigorous and often contradictory learning environment. This experience motivated him to create resources that could help struggling students feel more competent in their studies. His initial handout eventually evolved into the first book of the series, '101 Things I Learned in Architecture School,' which aimed to provide straightforward, practical lessons for students in distress.