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An architect's talents involve more than having a creative imagination and drawing skills. They extend to proficiency in areas such as engineering, computer literacy, and oral and written communications. Self-discipline is also necessary, beginning with a total of approximately eight years of higher education and mandatory post-college internships.
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Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Be prepared to handle others criticizing your work and do not take it personally. Also, learn how to be critical of yourself- it will come in handy on long nights when there is no one to give you an opinion. Critiques and juries are a big part of being an architecture student and can be really hard to handle at times, but always remember to stay positive and open-minded.
Anonymous said
on 7/11/2006 Be prepared to spend a lot of time in the lab/studio as you get further into your schooling. You may find that your outside activities are very limited and also that the friends you made that are not in Architecture may not understand all the time that is required for your degree. You will spend many late nights and weekends working on projects. Just be prepared for it. Have fun doing it, some of the memories from the studio will stay with me for a long time!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Architecture is often about solving problems. There may be many divergent requirements and constraints, requiring an architect to find balance in solutions. If you like solving puzzles, you may want to consider architecture.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Consider purchasing the book, Becoming an Architect, published in April 2006 by Wiley and Sons. The book provides insight on the process of pursuing the profession.
Anonymous said
on 7/14/2006 Don't expect to paid what you're worth. This job is tedious and one little mistake can be huge in the end. If you are looking for money, this is not the job for you unless in 10+ years you own you're own firm and don't get sued. Go into development; you be the boss and you don't have to sit behind a computer doing the same details over and over again.