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European M.Arch school / AA / Angewandte
Hi there,
I have graduated from US B.Arch 3 years ago and have been working.
This year I applied to couple schools, but at the moment not very sure
which way I should take my master studies.
I applied to M.Arch 2 mostly, but thinking of applyting to more specialized programs
in the future. I am interested in the computer/parametic design as well
as materials/fabrication.
I am also interested in schools who can offer good TA opportunities,
since I am interested in teaching later.
This time I am looking more towards to ones in Europe
SMarch MIT and MDes Technology at GSD looks good, but
expensive (and of course, hard to get in :)
Also, I would like to experience how living/working
in Europe is like.
This year I got an admission to AADRL, but not sure how
comprehensive the program will be to my interest.
I also got an admission to MSc. Urban Strategies program at Angewandte,
but since program is relatively new and class size seems pretty small,
so not sure. I am more interested in their regular M.Arch program,
which I didn't get in, and thinking of re-applying.
Anyone have more advices on AA, Angewandte and also suggestions
on other European M.Arch program (and possibly US schools as well),
I will appreciate it greatly!
Thanks :)
I'm at an equal position,
sharing the same points of interest.
I did get into AADRL and MIT SMarchS (and GSD March II since i didnt hear to excited things about the MDes program + Columbia MSAAD: but already broke it down to the other two university options).
As I am based in Europe, I only got to visit the AA several times and have always been quite intrigued by the schools atmosphere and student culture.
Did you get a chance to talk to MIT SMarchS alumni or visit the school in person (I'm not sure how research and theory focused it is and less design and studio work?)
Hi brgld, congrats on getting the acceptances to the programs!
I didn't apply to SMarch and MDes, but thinking of it for next year,
if I decide to not to go to grad school this year.
I didn't talk to SMarch alumni, but heard it's very specific for interest in computation.
For MDes, school atmosphere is great, and it also has a good reputation.
But same thing, haven't met an alumni yet, although met many march 2 alumnis.
I got into MSAAD but at the moment not sure if the program is specific enough for
my interest.
I think if your interest is in computational design, SMarch will be a good place,
but I haven't visited AA so can't tell totally.
Good luck with decision!
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