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GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT – 2025
GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT – 2025 Over the last few years, I have seen five graduations / commencements; my spouse graduated with another graduate degree while each of my three daughters graduated with their undergraduate degree; the fifth graduation was last year as one of my daughters graduated with her graduate degree. Of course, I am…
Read MoreCOIN FLIP: A PROCESS FOR DECISION-MAKING 2025
COIN FLIP: A PROCESS FOR DECISION-MAKING 2025 In our most recent essay, we discussed the Decision Criteria that you might use in deciding your college choice, but what would you say if I suggested you use a COIN FLIP? https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-criteria-2025/ At the start of every professional and college football game, there is a coin flip. …
Read MoreBUILDING IMPACT
BUILDING IMPACT: PERSPECTIVES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CURRENT STATE AND FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURE Did you know of this recent research on the current state and future of architecture? If not, it is well worth the reading and understanding its impact on your career in architecture. The Building Impact report is the outcome of an independent…
Read MoreARCHITECTURE WEEK 2025 – APRIL 13 – 19, 2025
ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2025 – APRIL 13 – 19, 2025 Architecture Week 2025 is a nationwide celebration of K-12 architecture and design education and outreach. Its intent is to inspire K-12 students to become future architecture and design professionals. The focus on K-12 provides AIA with a great opportunity to showcase the outreach being done throughout the year, encourage others to get involved in a…
Read MoreWOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2025
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2025 Most likely, you may already know that March is Women’s History Month. Thanks to Madame Architect, I learned of the following chapter in the book, An Outline of Careers for Women: A Practical Guide to Achievement from 1928. They shared the following quote from the chapter – Architecture by Marcia Mead,…
Read MoreARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025
ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS Our initial plan was to launch our annual listing of Architecture Summer Programs at the end of January, but as we discovered, some institutions hosting such programs have yet to announce their summer dates. Regardless, we are publishing our annual release of the Architecture Summer Programs offered by the many architecture programs…
Read MoreSUMMER 2025 DREAMS
SUMMER 2025 DREAMS Today is MLK Day! Today is a federal holiday in the United States to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society (Wikipedia). Perhaps, he is most well-known by…
Read MoreWHEEL OF WELLNESS 2025
WHEEL OF WELLNESS 2024 The last entry of 2024 was all about setting SMART Goals; the message was quite appropriate given the new year but now, we introduce a context for setting those goals. We were first introduced to this concept – Six Dimensions of Wellness back early in our careers. Smart Goals 2024 https://www.archcareersguide.com/smart-goals-2024/…
Read MoreARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2024 SUMMARY
ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2024 SUMMARY Happy New Year! Just like last year’s celebration, we are truly looking forward to what 2025 brings. But the start of the year typically means a review of the past year and a look forward to the next year. From all perspectives, we had a banner year with more blog posts than…
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SMART GOALS 2024 As we approach the end of 2024 and embark on 2025, what will you do or accomplish in the new year? As many, you are probably thinking of possibly setting New Year’s resolutions; perhaps not as statistics bear out that over 90% of New Year’s resolutions are broken. With that said, why…
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