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Anyone Deciding between UW and UBC MArch 3+?
Wanted to see if anyone is making a similar decision between these two schools...
My two top picks right now are UBC and UW. I live in Seattle and have not heard nearly as much about UBC's reputation...some architects I have ran into have even asked if UBC has architecture.
Both of the programs have PROs to me and I love the location in the Northwest, the regional modernism vibes, focus on craft, urban planning and the elective landscape architecture classes, and great profs. I am interested in doing a fair amount of digital work (not just hand drawing) and I have heard UW does not really offer a whole lot of this. On the other hand, I hear that if I am looking to work eventually in Seattle -- UW is very well connected to its city.
Can anyone relate, or offer advice?
hmm, well I never applied to UW, but I didn't just accept and offer of admission to UBC's M.Arch. So I can't compare the two, but it's funny in the states they ask if UBC even has architecture, because I believe it's probably the best, or at least top 3 in Canada. I chose it because of their environmental/sustainability agenda, landscape connections (I got into the MLA as well), the location (!!!), and money. I've heard a lot of American students go there too.
depends on who you talk to, i've heard good stuff from UBC, but in general i think united states americans don't think very highly of canadian americans. unfortunately.
a lot of things are changing at UW, and there have been fantastic new hires, Kimo Griggs (kimogriggs.com) came here 2 years ago. but yes, in general UW does not have strong foundation in digital work. but i'd say the tides are turning.
Both are good schools, they each have strong ties to their cities...
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