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…
With three children about to embark on their college experience, I can share that the biggest issue is finances – MONEY! As one who has been in higher education for the past 25 years, I can share that the biggest issue is finances. So how do address the issue – SCHOLARSHIPS. As you might guess,…
DIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Over my many years in architectural education, I have been involved with many different worthwhile programs. My absolute favorite is my involvement with the Diversity Advancement Scholarship; it started in 1987 as National Vice-President of AIAS and has continued almost every year since. It truly is a great feeling to reward scholarship…
This weekend, I am in Dallas to attend 2B an Architect. The event is one of the five Architecture/Design Career Day/College Fair held throughout the country. As mentioned in an earlier blog, these events are an excellent opportunity for you to learn in detail about architecture programs. In a matter of hours, you can connect with from…