Jheel Bagrecha

Jheel graduated from Virginia Tech’s architecture program in 2024. She grew up in Bangalore, India, a city full of contrasts, culture, and rapid growth, which sparked her early interest in architecture and urban life. During her time at Virginia Tech, she spent a semester in the Chicago Studio Program and instantly fell in love with the city. After graduating, she moved to Chicago to start her career. Now, she’s come full circle, returning to Chicago Studio as a teaching assistant, helping guide students through the same experience that helped shape her own journey.