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USC reputation?
Hello, it's me again, the occupational therapist who's trying to link OT and architecture at USC.
Something that's come up in my discussions with architects has been the focus and reputation of architecture schools and programs, which led me to wondering about USC's focus and reputation.
Since I don't know much about the profession in general, I wasn't sure where to start with my Google search terms, but I did come across this: http://archrecord.construction.com/features/Americas_Best_Architecture_Schools/2011/schools-1.asp
What I'd like to know is how other architects feel about USC's program, or even key faculty like Dean Ma Qingyun.
Hi Ardilly,
I can’t give you an architects critique of the program or an idea of the reputation USC upholds amonst fully fledged architects. So, apologies. I’m currently a high school senior, going through the college process and I can only offer a bit of insight from my point of view. USC first appealed to me because of its alumni, Frank Gehry(I kind of love him and all his crazy). Then I found out he was named “Judge Widney Professor”, honestly I’m not quite sure what that title really entails but I’m going to pretend that it means he’ll teach there... and this article just encourages my imagination http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/36767/big-man-on-campus-frank-gehry-takes-professor-post-at-usc/
The way I’ve been told to rank schools is by looking at their alumni network, their faculty, and not to disregard the rankings, because rankings should be a factor since they supposedly dictate how well the instructors/curriculum/classes are. So if you have time, you should just google some of the faculty members/alumni and look at their work, see if they have any books that people have actually bought, if you like what they have, if they have anything, created and if they are currently working on things while teaching. To gain a little understanding of architecture and what it takes to become one can be found here http://www.archcareers.org/website/article.asp?id=8&navitemid=15&linkid=32
Unlike engineer based programs, USC’s is design oriented. There is a big difference, and I feel like it’s a personal preference, one that some students never think of while applying.
Anyway, USC’s B.Arch motto is here-> http://arch.usc.edu/Programs/Undergraduate/BachelorofArchitecture
I hope this is helpful... I’d love to talk to you about the connection of OT and Architecture. I’m currently having a difficult time deciding about which I want to study. I love both with a passion and I doubt I’ll be able to study them both at the same time... So... yeah...
Thanks for the input! I hadn't really thought of this from a college applicant's position, but you've given me a few things to look up and think about.
As for the connection between OT and architecture, I'd be more than happy to talk about what I'm trying to do. Unfortunately, I don't know if there's a private messaging system here. If not, am I forced to publish my email address on the internets? EGADS!
it's fine! http://about.me/hannahjade my email should be up there :)
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