Travis Scott, the Grammy-nominated rap sensation known for his global concerts and festivals, harbors a unique dream beyond the music scene—he aspires to move to Boston for a four-year stint at Harvard University, where he hopes to study architecture.
In the November issue of GQ magazine, where he was featured as one of GQ’s me𝚗 of the year, Scott revealed his desire to enroll in Harvard’s architecture school and immerse himself in the world of structural design and engineering.
Despite his international fаme, Scott expressed a genuine interest in pursuing a formal education at Harvard. He mentioned having visited the Cambridge campus a couple of times to explore admissions procedures and clarified that he expects no shortcuts in the application process.
The rapper shared his plans to embark on this educational journey after concluding the tour for his upcoming album, “Utopia,” intending to reside in the Boston area for approximately four years while continuing his music career.
Scott explained his fascination with structural design, expressing a keen interest in understanding how unconventional shapes can be translated into functional structures. His enthusiasm for architectural exploration goes beyond the stage, illustrating a multifaceted passion for creativity and innovation.
The possibility of Scott applying for Harvard’s architecture master’s degree is real, as the deadline for Fall 2024 applications is January 3. The rigorous prerequisites include a college degree and coursework in calculus, physics, and the history of architecture. Harvard’s master of architecture program emphasizes a comprehensive intellectual foundation covering history, theory, technology, social environments, and professional practice. The curriculum places particular emphasis on developing design mastery through intensive studio courses, requiring students to prepare a design thesis that serves as a bridge from graduate school to professional practice.
While Scott’s academic journey took a detour when he dropped out of the University of Texas at San Antonio as a sophomore, his aspirations have evolved over the years. In the GQ interview, he shared his earlier ambition to become a nephrologist, specializing in kidneys during middle school and high school.
The profile also delved into a somber moment in Scott’s career—the tragic crowd surge at his Astroworld festival in Houston in 2019, which resulted in the deaths of 10 people. Scott expressed ongoing reflection on the incident, acknowledging the profound impact it had on him and emphasizing the deep connection he feels with his fans, likening them to family.