DECISION-MAKING CRITERIA – INSTITUTION During last week, YOU attributes was discussed; this week, we discuss attributes related to the INSTITUTION. Attributes to consider when selecting an institution include: Type of school: While most individuals refer to all post–high school institutions as colleges, there are different types from which to choose. Most probably consider the university, typically…
DECISION-MAKING CRITERIA – YOU As my daughters are making their decisions on their college choice, the next three weeks will cover the three sets of criteria, namely, You (02/16), Institution (next week 02/23), and Architecture Program (following week 03/02). Decision-Making Process Regardless of the architecture degree you may pursue, how will you select YOUR architecture program?…
CAREER FAIR Many architecture programs typically hold career fairs during this time of year – February and March. Below are steps to ensure success! First, be sure to attend. In my many years of experience working with students, many will have excuses for not attending – “I am only a first-year students,” “I do not have…
Summer Programs in Architecture: Factors to Consider Do you want to be an architect? Do you want to study architecture? Are you ready to start your path to becoming an architect? If so, consider attending one of the over 150 summer architecture programs [https://www.archcareersguide.com/portfolio/summer-programs] across the country and abroad. Participating in one of these exciting, hands-on programs is a tremendous way to learn more…
SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? Below is an update of the article from 2019. Check out the update! SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? 2022 With the holidays over and the next semester beginning, what will you do this summer? Yes, it is 4-5 months away, but now is the time to start planning and implementing. Truth…
SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE – SUMMER 2019 Below is a listing of summer architecture programs throughout the country (some are abroad). Also, there are a few programs that are either throughout the year or during the spring. Efforts have been made to obtain the most up-to-date information from the program; if no dates are listed,…
Winter Break – What to DO! As the fall semester ends and reviews / finals are almost do, what will you do (or accomplish) over the break before the spring semester. While it may be tempting to full catch up on all of the “sleep” that you lost during the semester, but it is short-lived;…
Architecture and Beyond: Career Paths of an Architect Earlier this week, the professor who teaches the introductory course on architecture and the built environment approached me asking if I would be willing to substitute for her and present a lecture to her class. Earlier in the summer, I offered to present on my favorite topic…
A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T By applying the skills, you have learned as an architecture student to gaining experience, you will be able to design your own career rather than just letting it happen. Be creative in organizing your search for prospective employers. While not guaranteed, the following ideas, spelling the word ARCHITECT, will assist you in gaining experience.…
Lately, I have been meeting with a number of upper level design (architecture and interior) students for academic advising; after our discussion on courses, I always ask the question about their plans for next summer – what their plans on are gaining career related experience? Perhaps, not surprising – very few have begun their search…