Looking Back...Was Architecture Worth It?
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Looking Back...Was Architecture Worth It?
This is part of the #ArchiTalks blogpost series where several architect bloggers post their take on the same topic. This month's topic: "Homecoming / Looking Back" Check out what others had to say at the links below!
Matthew Stanfield - FiELD9: architecture (@FiELD9arch)
Coming Home to Architecture
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Lee Calisti, AIA - Think Architect (@LeeCalisti)
looking back i wonder
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Lora Teagarden - L² Design, LLC (@L2DesignLLC)
Coming home as an architect
www.l-2-design.com/coming-hom...
Eric T. Faulkner - Rock Talk (@wishingrockhome)
9-11 - A Look Back
www.wishingrockstudio.com/?p=4126
Michele Grace Hottel - Michele Grace Hottel, Architect (@mghottel)
Homecoming
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Michael Riscica AIA - Young Architect (@YoungArchitxPDX)
Homecoming & Looking Back
youngarchitect.com/2017/08/08...
Brian Paletz - The Emerging Architect (@bpaletz)
Homecoming Memories
theemergingarchitect.com/2017/...
Emily Grandstaff-Rice - Emily Grandstaff-Rice FAIA (@egrfaia)
Letter to a Younger Me
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Drew Paul Bell - Drew Paul Bell (@DrewPaulBell)
Looking Back…Was Architecture Worth It?
Kyu Young Kim - J&K Atelier (@sokokyu)
Homecoming, in 3 Parts
www.jandkatelier.com/blog/2017...
Nisha Kandiah - ArchiDragon (@ArchiDragon)
Just give me a reason : Homecoming
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Jim Mehaffey - Yeoman Architect (@jamesmehaffey)
Is It a Homecoming If You Never Left?
yeomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2...
Mark Stephens - Mark Stephens Architects (@architectmark)
Homecoming
www.markstephensarchitects.com...
Gabriela Baierle-Atwood - Gabriela Baierle-Atwood (@gabrielabaierle)
My Ode to Fargo
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Jane Vorbrodt - Kuno Architecture (@janevorbrodt)
Looking Back Through the Pages
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I've learned that the 20s are for being broke and going to school. I went to college and worked hard, didn't miss it, And was quick to become independent and self sustaining right away. When I realized my path was towards architecture I didn't want to give up my cozy life to go back to homework till 3am. But now, as I'm about to enter my 30s I would gladly go back and sacrifice my youth for an architecture degree. 30 still feels young anyway.
I submitted my portfolio and have been accepted into architecture school :)
That’s great! Keep me posted on how it goes 👍
Wahh.. i feel the exact same way now.. I'm not sure if I want to go back to torturing myself again in school.. I've already been there! But I guess I should just get out of my "uncomfortable comfort zone" and do what I actually love .. perhaps? Lol. I'm scared I might end up hating it just as I hate my current field..
@Iron *Fe* Not fun to be in architecture school during covid :( Everything fun about the course has been lost because of the pandemic measures. Both faculty and students are frustrated. We had some very talented people drop out of the course over this.
@@gravijiga do you find it stressful?
When you said "when I got out" exactly how I felt! Its been 9 years since I got out. The positive side is that architect teaches you to be a designer and problem solver that can be applied to other professions.
Spending $2000 on a laptop and buying drafting books on Amzon really worked for me. Today I'm doing freelance work for an engineer and for a landscape design company making as much money as I want.
What is freelance architecture?
How is it different?
Did you have to get your architecture license for that? I’m currently going to be getting my pre-professional degree in architecture and probably won’t be going to graduate school after, which means i can’t get my license. I’m worried i won’t be able to get a good job like yours, freelance for landscaping design sounds like a dream.
@@GiaCrupi please do not get blinded, in architecture you might find a lot of little freelance gigs, but it won't take you too far. If you want to succeed and be recognized you must pursue full-time career.
Happy for you! 😄😊🤗
Iv been looking more in more into this field. Stuck between this and engineering. (But that would probably be a wee bit more pricey and lots and lots of extra education). But It kinda combines all my interests into something that looks like something I’d enjoy. And I love how you said you’re doing something that will touch someone else’s lives. I always love to be a benefit to society and not just to benefit FROM society.
Structure engineers can sign architecture drawing but architects cannot sign structure engineering dwg. Engineering classes is less stressful (I know because I had to take there classes), pay more and have more opportunity. I knew all this, and still chose architecture. Good luck 💕
I really needed to hear that, it is rewardnig and something we see end results being proud of it. Im in school changed my major and I am a little scared and excited at the same time. I am more relaxed hearing your point of view. Thank you
love your blogs bro always good to see someones perspective of these sort of things
I love your channel, I'm a 5th year Arch student here in Atlanta. Architecture to me is a continuing learning process and like you, I feel deep down that my hard work will payoff soon.
John Potter hi I'm going to a community college for my associates wanting to transfer to a four year for architecture, wat were the classes you took your first two year?
My Arch program required us to take all DFN design foundation courses 2yrs. I would also make sure the program you are planning to transfer to is NAAB accredited, also Drew Paul Bell may of done a video on this topic. cheers
Hey Josh do you go to Georgia tech?
My son is looking into architecture school or engineering.
its true, social life is important. Architecture had a lot of information need to be noted. Of course, were going to asked someone notes if you missed a subject. Having a true friend by your side like keeping their trust and accept for who they are are very motivating. I'm in my first year ending my 2nd sem. And I got been future stress and unfriendly manner for being part of a social.
Thank you for positive views about architecture POV!
hi drew, first i want to say great video, i think its good to have this kind of talk to inform the general people and architecture graduate.
I am a Malaysian who currently work as a project architect but i have worked as a design architect previously, one of the reason i stop being a designer was because of the long hours, when i say long, its almost the same as when i was studying. At least minimum once a month the company (whether its project, design or the technical team) will stay over the weekend to do the work, its not that were doing last minute its the demand require us to push this further. On certain occasion we dont sleep until the next day afternoon. i thought this happen to only the company that im working at, but it happen to all company that i have work (worked in 4 company ) even the current company where im working. All this overtime, were not even getting paid. As much as the work hours is 9-6 most of us come to work an hour and leave an hour later.
I have read other comment written, i think the country where u work really make a different. I have a friend who work in architecture in the states and UK, they said the same thing as you, where after studying he feel its worth it since nowadays he have a life because the available weekend and life after work.
I like architecture, the whole process from concept and turn it into reality, but right now its apparent to me that i dont feel like its worth it anymore, even if i were to have a high salary but if i dont get to spend it. To have that time for yourself after work hours for me will make a different. It is rewarding when seeing ur work being build, but knowing that the work is just a copy paste of a previous project with different in colour, coping, knwing that the term designer mean good at doing 3d and presentation work. You start to question is this the reason i study architecture until master.
If i people ask my opinion whether its worth it, i will say yes and no.
i always say "even after graduating ur life aint easy, the studio lifestyle still exist working long hours, where ur salary even if ur a master graduate is still lower than a person who work in retail, a graphic designer who just have diploma will have the same salary as you and at the same they have a life. But in the long run its worth it after u established ur own firm then take another long run. So if u dont have a strong will and resolution, because it takes another 5 year of working with low salary and long working hours just to be good whether u are dip,degree or master graduate".
sorry for the long comment, plan to make it short but its turn into something else, im not saying you are wrong are right in every way. This comment is just another comment of another architect opinion toward the architecture industry in Malaysia.
i dont expect u to read this comment and reply, but it would be nice to read ur opinion...
Thanks for the comment. That's an interesting perspective. Yeah, I assume that there are even firms in the US where people work ridiculous hours. If that is the norm in Malaysia, that sounds really tough.
You pointed that architects often don't get paid as much as other professions. I think it is similar here in the US as well. But I like that you pointed out that you can establish your own firm and change that. I feel the same way.
It seems like everyone in the US is complaining that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) needs to do something so that architects can charge higher fees. All the people complaining want someone else to fix the problem for them. I am not willing to accept lower fees than civil and structural engineers, consultants, or contractors. That's why I am studying business. I'm reading books on business, negotiations, economics, business management, investing etc. My attitude is that I am going to start my own firm one day and I am doing everything I can now to be prepared to run a successful business in the future.
My main point is that if things are not the way you want them to be, you can change them. It might mean negotiating your hours and holding your employer to your agreement. Or that might mean working for a low salary for 5 years, like you mentioned, and struggling through the next 5 years while starting a new business until you can afford to run your office how you see fit. But you are in control, if you are willing to put in the work and the time and take on the responsibility.
It's the difference between leaders and followers. And true architects are leaders.
I am a senior in college and so far I'm quite happy with my choice and studying architecture
Hi Drew! Greetings from Colombia. I am in my last collage year and I feel just like you describe. I love Architecture, but I want to do something more fullfiling and tangible. Thanks!
Hey Drew, real nice video man. I am studying in Australia and I feel like what they teach at university (at least here) is not connected at all to the real world outside of university. It is really frustrating going to studio and getting to spend many many hours everyday working on a really abstract idea that does not develop into anything tangible that will be useful in the field later on. I am really passionate about creating spaces that other people will live in but the cold abstract approach that they teach at uni is quite deppressing :/ love your videos dude, keep it up :))
you are not alone
Feeling the same
It never is. They are just teaching you the basic skills you can go to the real world, then explore and learn. Architect from Mexico here, you are not alone.
Literally depressing! I’m also studying architecture in Australia and here we are watching this video. I guess what we can do is ask ourselves is what part of the real architecture we want to participate in the future and learn the skill for it. If you don’t like drawing construction drawings then don’t set high expectations for yourself, just pass that and focus on what you truly enjoy. And architecture shouldn’t be the whole thing we get from the university, having this time to figure out our individuality is what’s more important, build your own label and develop internets. A lot of people their life is occupied by work after uni, so treasure this time for wondering and confuse.
Other industries degrees are the same, I did CS Bachelor, after dropped from B. Arch and it was it was also so disconnected from the industry and IT uni were so obsolete curriculum compared to real life.
Your beautiful with your story thanks
Thanks for always posting this kind of content.
AMAZING VEDIO! THANKSSS
You’re welcome!
Its hard to forget about studio after what is supposed to be a day's break off because studio work and other modules demands you to do it. So you become occupied most of the times. So we have to develop a love of being occupied by work which takes a long time to do as well.
love of being occupied by work is shitty mentality/culture. We are working to live, not living to work. Architecture is not the only thing we have in our lives.
@@formula1340 Actually, I would rather live to work than working to live because ultimately living to work is all what humanity is about which is to work or provide benefit to society by adapting the living to work principle as a service to humanity. Working to live, your mentality is a slave’s mentality where you would rather invest all your energy to live while enriching others instead of the self and others. Living to work is an approach adapted be responsible people.
I studied landscape architecture and had less than 2 years work experience after that. I feel the same after graduating from uni. I guess it is just a lifestyle we chose.
Thank you. It's 2 years from your post any updates on the career?
@@kenya1067 Still love design, but the job market is nit really good.
I've been in for landscape architecture but honestly. I don't know. I've recently withdrew from all of my classes. Not sure if it's sustainable. Especially since I'm just starting. Whereas I have friends who all went right away and are teachers now or some office job are actually moving forward and I'm just here uncertain.
Hello, can I do a major in architecture and then specialize in interior architecture. In other words, is interior architecture a specialisation of architecture.
hi Drew .. tQ so much for making this particular video/topic.
i am now a retired management architect .. hehe .. i say management architect because i did mainly management matters whilst practising. i stopped doing design because i became slow at it + there were better designers at the office.
Long hours it is during school, long hours too at the office.
Do i feel i lost some fun hours/time during college? .. just a little .. sometimes sneaking out to have fun just for a few minutes when u r not supposed to is more thrilling hehe.
My only regret is, the teachers at my arch school during my time were a bit lost themselves - so, i feel at times i could have been more equipped if there was better guidance.
Things were better when i did my MSc(Arch) at another school in the UK, i am from Malaysia but the way.
Money-wise, if i could turn back time, i would have done Structural Engineering, but then i would be envious watching arch students doing their sketching.
Post-recession/post-early 80's, money were good in architecture - post-80's, a firm is lucky to claim even 1% of project cost .. guidelines fee is at minimum 5% of project
cost.
Now, i would not encourage in my country students to do architecure - i'd encourage youngsters to take up Interior Architecture - scale of projects are smaller,
IA is not bound by any ID Act/Law - no messing with Authorities, turnover is faster than architectural jobs.
IA has the same long hours at school, shorter hours at work .. he he he.
Great perspective! Thanks for the comment!
hi Drew(..again) .. more thanx 2u for even reading the short novel from an old man .. u r the kind of person who keeps architecure alive .. clap, clap n clap.
tQ Sir. Best of success 2u .. for architecture n personally for urself.
Thank you 🙏
dear Drew .. my sincerest apologies for 'chattering' so long .. i will let get on with ur fantastic channel.
Hi Drew! I just joined your channel today. I'm at the point where to join uni next year I'll have to apply within the next five months, but I'm trying to decide whether to study civil engineering then to structural or architecture. Did you have a point in your life when you had that decision to make, and if so why did you choose architecture?
Jonathan Collinson me too I’m between architecture and civill/Structural
I always felt torn between architecture and engineering. My aunts and uncles were all engineers. It seemed like the safe thing to do: someone gives you problems and you solve them. Architecture seemed scarier. You have go out and decide what to do, and I knew writers block all too well. But I believe in doing the things you’re afraid of. If I didn’t try architecture, I knew I would always wonder. So I figured I’d give it a shot and if it didn’t work out, I’d switch to engineering or business or something. Im glad it worked out.
Hi, I’m a rising senior in high school working on college apps right now and I’m planning on majoring in business but have started to embraced the idea of a architectural career path (even though I don’t have a portfolio or anything like that). Do you think I still could switch majors or is it too late? Thank you for your help
Definitely not too late. Not every school requires a portfolio btw. But If you need help with a portfolio, I can work with you on designlabreviews.com. (I recommend the Portfolio Coaching Program) if you want to discuss it further send me an email at drew@designlabreviews.com
I really want to study architecture but everyone says that I don't have a future and I will never find a job and they discourage me very much!!! Only my parents say to me to study whatever my heart wants and not do something for money. So I don't know what to do 😞😞😞
Marina Im going to architecture highschool and im not planing to go to colage ill probably join army so study what u want nobody can change it its your life and your decisions.
BTW my name is Marina too.
You can find a job in architecture. There is an entire industry of people who found a job in architecture lol. A lot of people say that the economy sucks and so architecture never has any jobs. But literally every industry takes a complete shit every 20 years. So it doesn't matter what you go into, the economy is the economy, and it affects everything. Architecture may be more volatile than other industries but if it's what you want to do then you'll figure out a way to make it happen. And if you get into it and you can't make it, or you decide it's not for you, then at least you can know! that's a hell of a lot better than if you don't go do it and then 64 years from now you're dying in a hospital bed and wondering what your life would have been like if you had just followed your dreams...That's the reason I did it. lol
Go for architecture. those friends discouraging you dont know what they're talking about.
I m doing Architecture.. nd what I have experienced is No career is exciting and fulfilling than Architecture.. because I have tried to do bachelor in science then tried bachelor in Fine arts and also tried Engineering.. nd believe me it all sucks.. these fields sucks even more than you imagined.. and so at the end do what u want to.. take risk.. u will not die for sure.
I have my engineering and architecture exam this Sunday....I don't know which one to choose I know nothing about architecture and around me I have seen no one earning well after opting for architecture....I want to be an architect but then again afterwards i dont want regret being one aswell.
I am 100% sure now i am not studying architecture for my undergrad. I love designing but hey i can design without degrees and actually experiencing in the real world and become a freelance for a company lol. Archi is just to write ER. Infront of your name .
What were the classes you took in the first two years of college? I'm trying to transfer to a four year school from community college, so I can't take any studious.
+Timothy Mathiasen call up the school you want to transfer to and ask them. Each school is different, and ask them if they accept the transfer credits from the school you're going to. For example, I know people who took physics at a technical school but then had the retake it at our university because the university didn't accept the class without a lab from the technical school.
so basically, i've been doing architecture for about five months and am already stressed. the hours endured here are so crucial! social life gone, and i feel like,,,, i just don't know. :( i need some serious motivation. somebody please
Dont do it. Im an architect....AND a waiter.
@@ryanconnor5918 omg. Thank you for sharing that's my fear. I just want to work and rest. I feel like it's glamorized. And we don't get the true details. My professor gives me optimistic outlook but I'm not sure if that is enough.
@@kenya1067 No longer a waiter, probably only gonna be an architect for a few more days, we are the first on the chopping block in recessions.
Freddy Mabetha it is just the beginning! Get ready to work long hours, not being recognized because of your small
years of experience and be poor for all these years
Architecture school is just an endurance test.
Good video. I was hoping to transfer from my course this year (comic and concept art) to architecture, but it was slightly too late. Now I'll be attending next year instead.
I'm worried about the next 5 - 6 years of study, I hope I can do it and the fear of failing is truly hitting me. It's sorta eating me up.
same thing happened with me this year - its scary committing to something with such a long duration (architecture for me will be 7 years) after changing courses, but it's better to just do it than regret not trying even if it doesn't turn out the way you expected :)
You'll do just fine, it's an investment for your future. Don't worry, it'll all be worth it. I believe in you mate.
What advice do you have for an on going senior that wants to be the best architect in the world and travel to different places for work? I want to make a fortune doing what I love and be one of the best
I feel the exact same way, I'm also a senior student in Egypt, going to graduate next semester. Although, I'm one of the top students in my class, I've been feeling a lot of doubts. I have the same high hopes, dreams to make it big and cash in big checks. However, our career is very hard, takes a looonnng time to feel success, we are under appreciated and underpaid.
I feel kinda lost right now, I don't want to live my life full of sacrifice and missing out on the small things while only focusing on my career. I want to have a happy enjoyable successful life, where If I happen to work over time it would be noticed and appreciated not considered the norm.
Yea that's what I'm afraid because I've been reading on google that sometimes it's hard to find jobs. I know we gotta work hard until we make it and make lots of money riding around in G-Wagons 😝
HanaTNT this is the fear i have....fear of what will happen if things do not go as planned, i don't want to regret choosing to be an architect
I'm currently deciding between civil engineering and architecture. Any advice?
Civil probably makes more money, but architecture is more creative. In a nutshell, civil deals with everything 2 feet off the ground and below: drainage systems, water supply, retaining walls, etc. There is some creativity in it, of course, but not like architecture. They probably average higher salaries but I’m not 100% sure. I don’t tell anyone what to choose on stuff like that. But look into both of them and see what you think!
You could consider becoming a landscape architect. Landscape architects do the creative work of exterior spaces that civil engineers don't know about. They're generally plant and landscape construction material experts (stones, bricks, etc). Projects could include designing pools for multifamily projects, mixed use development plazas, neighborhood entry way signage, and more. You could work at civil engineering firms being a landscape architect if you're interested in both.
I'm a first year in architecture
Always in the studio ofc
Being that it's just my first year
I do think about how worse the other 4 will get
In relation to studio time and a social life
So then i do wonder will it get better after college
Or is this the start of never ending stress
It's nice to see ur point of view on life after college
Derv
Recent grad here.
- focus on your health (physical&mental). You come first
- spend time with your friends and family whenever you can
- have hobbies and do them!
- don’t beat yourself up
- studio isn’t everything
- make sure you focus on your other classes and see what you can learn most from it
- oh and I know the seems impossible but get 7 hours of sleep everyday unless it’s the day before final review
- you got this!
@@andrewrivera2571 easier said than done
It's so hard to do all that and focus on studio too
U can decide ur going to do something this weekend then ur crit is like bring 3 models in on Monday
People i see who sleep in stidio and make it their life get 90s
Amd people who say screw this shit am going to a concert this weekend.. they get average gardes or fail
So i feel like allowing myself to have a life am throwing my studio grade away or even just getting 80s it seems i can do muvh better compared to other peoeple getting 90s and 100s by living and breathing studio
same here, i feel like i might actually die young cause of the daily stress and less sleep. sometimes i actually get to eat dinner and miss both breakfast and lunch
@@andrewrivera2571 is that even possible though?
@@freddymabetha7946 I had to take a semester off studio right after I finished my 3rd year. I took counseling during my 5th year. I believe those to be the result of overly exerting myself for months without taking a break. I lived on campus and rarely saw my family and friends from back home. My advice from a designer to designer, focus on the quantity of work you do versus the quality. We're too young to produce professional level work and yet we expect it from ourselves. The more work you produce the sooner and better you will get at making quality stuff. Don't look at your bad iterations as mistakes, look at them as design decisions that were made. I found this after college but I'm sure it can help you. www.rosieleizrowice.com/blog/howtofocusandgetmoredoneinlesstime
Hi Drew.
I am a sophomore honors student studying Finance and Russian at Penn State University. I decided to study finance because at the time, I thought I wanted to work on Wall Street. I was funneled into business due to outside pressures but I have mostly made up my mind that a career in finance will make me unhappy. I have since discovered a serious interest in architecture, but I am too far along in my degree to reverse course. I have read that there are 3 years MArch programs available for non architecture undergrads. What are your thoughts on these programs? Is it possible to become an architect without studying it as an undergrad? Finally, as an undergraduate business student, is there anything you recommend I do now to improve my chances of being accepted into an accredited masters program?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Yeah man I think that’s a great idea. Architects preach a lot about interdisciplinary experience, but a lot of students just silo themselves in studio and don’t even make friends outside studio. There’s a couple of weaknesses that seem to be archetypal in architecture and poor business knowledge is one of them. I think with a background in finance you could be really effective as a firm leader or owner. (As long as you are open to the artsy design side of things as well) as for learning architecture, the practice is better at educating people than the actual education. But the way it is, you pretty much have to go to school. To prepare to get in to an architecture program, I’d recommend taking an art class. Do you have any electives left in your first degree? If not, you could look into taking something like drawing classes or photography classes locally. I think it would help to have a group of people to ensure your participation. But of course you can also just go buy a sketch book and look up drawing tutorials online. ... the reason I mention this is because sometimes programs will ask you to submit a portfolio with your application. So it helps to have some art stuff you’ve already worked on. But regardless, if you need to submit a portfolio find out as much as you can from the department online or contact someone at the school and ask what they look for in the portfolio (you could probably walk into the arch department at Penn State too. But don’t be deterred by someone who’s jaded. I’d say that’s 75% of them at this point in the semester lol.)
I appreciate the advice. Luckily I still have close to two years to decide if I want to apply, even more time if I work after graduating. Your videos are a huge help.
🙏 Glad I could help!
From my experience living in a 3rd world country work opportunities for an architect have decreased because of corruption of our government and the one's that do have a job are not paid what they are worth. Unemployment, is at an all time high and the flow of money in the economy has decreased. Hopefully, this will change soon so people in the design industry can make a living. Architecture practices are paying juniors who are doing there training after years of studies a minimal wage, they are definitely taking advantage of the economy. It is definitely advisable to open your own practice if you have drive, are an extrovert and have entrepreneurial spirit.
This video really helped me out concerning the outlook after college! Thanks for the Vid @drewpaulbell
what are the pros and cons of architecture?
Pros - you get to see what you designed
Cons - you get to see what you designed
Money is cons. You don’t get paid well
@@Avadonia thank you. I keep hearing that and I'm shocked. Especially with the loans I'd be having to pay back.
Kenya Pryor it highly depends on the country~ something I learned later on. In my country the pay is shit (excuse the language) and you can’t tell what kind of place you’ll work at and if the boss will you like a human being.
Kenya Pryor bit if you mean the money you spend during your study itself. It’s definitely a lot.
you had to mention it does depend on the country you are living. if you are in a country like the united states then yes this may worth it. but for example in the vast majority of latino america theres almost no jobs and if you find a job you earn really little money comparing to other professionals.
if your country has a strong economy and a growing population then architecture is worth it,if not dont bother...
+Ali ASH TV but it takes you 5 years to get through college. So the economy can do a complete 180 in that time. I started school in 2009 deep in the recession and when I graduated in 2014 the economy was coming back strong. It was all about timing. I don't know enough about macro trends on the international level. But, within the US at least, it's not as simple as how the economy is doing today. Because it is always going up and down and it always will be, as in every other industry as well.
i understand what you say and its true. but in the third world countries its very different than the U.S. or Countries like germany and UK
I live in Puerto Rico, studied grafic design and considering going back and study something else.
For a logo a regular price can be from 300 to 700$ can even be higher! Now here its 300 bucks and that gets the question "lol that a joke?" Cause here people love cheap, low quality products... We have wapa tv.... 😅
its hard to sell a logo for 20$ 😅 and its just cause PR sucks at seeing the value of products, i understand its the same with buildings, most being made from cement, they'll cheap out on the flashy stuff they're not used to.
Sadly i don't want jump ship
(even though PR is truly a mess right now) i wanna stay here for reasons. So the options are slim :l
What college did you go to for architecture? Btw I live in Atlanta too
Nice! I went to Southern Polytechnic State University. I was one of the last classes to graduate before they merged with Kennesaw.
(Missing your uploads, Drew, hope you’re doing well)
Thanks 🙏. I’m doing great! I moved to NYC recently I’ve been adjusting to the new city and I should be posting again soon! Thanks for the comment!
Hello, I am a freshman for the architectural studies program for 4 years. However I am concerned because the program will only award me a Bachelor of Arts degree, not a pre-professional degree. Therefore in order to get liscened I need another 3 years of Master studies in Architecture. Do you think it is worth the time to spend this much time?
Also the undergrad program is heavily leaning towards theories rather than studio, which means a lot of writing and readings. Do you think its good or not?
TY
I am wondering if I should transfer school for a more studio focused course and also award me BA in Arch, but it is very difficult
From what I understand, if you are getting a Bachelors of Arts in Architecture, then the masters program should only be 2 years. They call it the 4+2 path. I'm not sure if your program is different, but verify it, because what you described sounds unusual to me. You have to consider the cost of the extra year in school and the time lost by transferring. I am assuming you have already spent time at your university now. You may have to start over at the new university, so you may not actually gain any time.
I have verified it that our school only award BA not BA in Arch, therefore it is 4+3, which is very strange i know lol. I am more concerned about if my current more theory based program(only 1/4 is about studio or practical learning) is rather not ideal comparing to the studio focused arch courses in other school
So how many more years would you have?
sorry for being not clear, I have just graduated high school and will be starting my Uni this September. So technically I have 7 more years if I go this path.
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Did you minor in anything and do you think its worth it to minor in CM?
+W K yeah! I got a business minor. But I think CM is the other great choice. I've talked more about it in this video here ua-cam.com/video/FZO_mpwt98o/v-deo.html
Drew Paul Bell will a minor put me in line for more job opportunities?
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I am really confused about to do b.arch or BBA. Someone please give me advice. I have only this month to select
What did you select now?
Do u make good money off of it?
You make more money than an average job in America but compared to other professionals (like doctors and layers) we don’t make as much.
@@DrewPaulBell I'm from israel, and ive heard its the same here. the job is too stressful and u dont make something worth the effort. thank u tho!
No it wasn’t. I feel like an idiot for sacrificing so much.
Atleast architects don't get stuck in countless boring meetings.
I don’t know about that lol. I’ve been in a few boring meetings, but I get the sense that it’s nowhere near as many as most corporate jobs lol
If Architecture School was 1/4 of the time, and 1/4 of the price I would say yes it was possibly worth it. Depending on your career goals a Full University Architectural Education may be one of your greatest over expenditures of time and money of your life.
You can design, build and Earn money without a Architectural Degree or License.
The problem is we think Architecture School is the only place where we must go to learn this or even worse.. it's something they don't want you to know.?
In short, No, it's not worth the effort, the money you spend on it, the sacrifices to be a qualified architect, the shitty salaries.... on the other hand, You look to people who had minimum to no academic qualifications i.e. carpenters being huge contractors, contract managers, Project managers ....etc, who earn triple your pathetic salary and they don't even have half your experience..... being an architect is a trap where you end up working for developers and contractors because they pay you more. If I wanted to work for those people, I'd have studied 2 yrs project management instead of fucking 6-7 yrs and ending up with same crap!!!
lol, I'm really thinking in changing industry now or at least specialization. I have seen enough rants about architecture and now I'm experiencing it.
@@formula1340 Haha, I posted this comment on a different video and got many people from Australia & UK who couldn't agree more. Even now in the Pandemic, the construction industry is F#cked up & many are jobless including myself! but look for which industries are least damaged if not booming i.e. anything related to (Military, IT, & Medical fields) these 3 seems to be immune to any financial crises.
GOING TO COLLEGE IS NOT WORTH IT....................prove me wrong....."and yes I'm an architecture designer"