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Arch summer program abroad vs. in the states for a non-arch major
Hi everyone,
I'm currently a sophomore in a landscape architecture program who is very interested in pursing a graduate degree in architecture.
I would like to enroll in a program this summer to both enhance my portfolio and to explore the field a little further. I would also really like to study abroad, but doing so during the school year is impossible because of the LA sequence I have to follow. Summer would be my only time to do so.
Ideally, I would like to complete an architecture program abroad. However, I am worried that any studio-based program will be too demanding and I won't get the full study abroad experience. It will also be more costly than enrolling in a program in the states.
Does anyone have any experience with arch programs abroad for non-arch majors? I've looked a little bit into the DIS arch program (http://www.dis.dk/). It seems interesting, but also very demanding. And very costly.
If I stay in the states, any recommendations for programs here? I'm open to almost anywhere in the US. Overall, I'm looking for a balance between price and prestige.
I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks --
For summer programs, I would first start with the list of programs available from www.ARCHCareers.org -- while many of them are targeted for high school students, I am sure some do or would be willing to accept individuals with a college experience. Below are a few that I do know of that do --
Harvard
http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/professional/career_discovery/
Berkeley
http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/programs/summer
UCLA
http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/Architecture/overview.htm
Los Angeles Institute Of Architecture And Design (more than a summer program)
http://www.laiad.com
As these programs develop materials for your portfolio, attending would improve your chances for admission. As well, you might be able to solicit a letter of recommendation from the faculty of the program.
In addition, simply become engaged in the profession - read book, online magazines, attend lectures or view online, participate in a summer program or take a drawing/life drawing course. Find a mentor, talk with current students, etc.
mOzz:
This is Carl from the LAIAD. We do indeed have summer programs that you are welcome to look into. We are have a relationship with Politecnico di Milano and may be exchanging students by then.
http://www.laiad.com/
http://www.english.polimi.it/
Good luck with however you decide to move forward.
@Dr
Thanks for the links. I've checked out the programs you listed.
As of now, I think I'll be applying to GSAPP or GSD. Both UCB and UCLA had extremely high tuition comparatively. I found a handful of other programs... Both WUSTL and Illinois interested me but those seemed to be available for only high school juniors and seniors.
Does anyone have any information on the differences between the GSAPP and GSD programs? I'm guessing the cost of living (housing and food) will be much more expensive at GSAPP than at GSD. With an LArch background, would one of the two (or any other program that I'm disregarding) benefit me more than another?
Also, are there any statistics/experiences with admission to these summer programs? Is it competitive? Should I submit a portfolio even if it's not required?
Just came across Oregon's summer programs. I like the location and it seems to be the cheapest program I've seen.
Anyone have any experiences there?
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