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SUCCESS FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
SUCCESS FOR INCOMING STUDENTS Last year, we launched a parallel topic – Steps for a Successful Semester (see below) but today we focus on creating success as a new incoming student to architecture. Perhaps, you just graduated from high school and are now launching your college career as a freshman. STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER https://www.archcareersguide.com/steps-for-successful-semester/…
Read MoreSCHOLARSHIPS LISTING UPDATED
SCHOLARSHIPS LISTING UPDATED SCHOLARSHIPS While we have had a listing of scholarship before, we have updated it to ensure accuracy and the updated listing of Scholarships is now done via AirTable which allows you to easily sort, filter and download the listing. SCHOLARSHIPS LISTING One of the biggest issues for an architectural education is how…
Read MoreNAAB REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION 2024
NAAB REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION 2024 As it does each year, NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) released its annual reports on Architecture Education. As shared on the NAAB website: “This report, to be produced annually, shares the accreditation decisions made by the NAAB in the previous year, provides a review of the aggregated statistics provided…
Read MorePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES 2025
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES 2025 It begins soon, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. What is IT? AIA Conference on Architecture 2025 (A’25) June 4 -7, 2025 Boston, MA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ If you are an architecture student or recently graduated, you would be well-served to attend. It may be difficult as the conference begins soon but do plan…
Read MoreGRADUATION 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…
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