How do I make sure architecture is the right fit for me? What is working as an architect like?
I have always been interested and practicing the arts. I had nearly opted out of architecture as a career until I realised I stood 400th out of nearly 400,000 students who appeared for an architectural entrance examination, with no prior preperation.
Since then, I have pondered over this question and have been interested in taking this up as a career.
But I realise this may be the result of my excitement due to my good results, and so I decided to wait it out for a year and then take a final call.
Non Sequitur
Oct 3, 18 4:58 pm
What's an architectural entrance exam?
Non Sequitur
Oct 6, 18 1:47 pm
Thanks Ricky. I suspected it was some sort of online personality type quiz. You might correct on this one.
jeffl
Oct 3, 18 5:16 pm
The best way to know if architecture is right for you is to try it. The best way to try it is internship or volunteer.
OneLostArchitect
Oct 5, 18 11:08 pm
I would do some shadowing in an architecture office prior to making your decision. There is no money in the profession either
ArchNyen
Oct 6, 18 11:21 am
Everyone that took the exam is placed in the 400.
Miles Jaffe
Oct 7, 18 4:44 pm
There is a great career to be had in spamming the internet - they actually pay you to post shit.
geezertect
Oct 8, 18 9:37 am
And once again we have a bunch of dumb architect chumps on Archinect who are working for free. Aaarrrgh.
Wilma Buttfit
Jul 18, 19 8:25 am
It's a neat career in many ways but has a downright awful business model.
midlander
Jul 18, 19 9:27 am
well, better than the converse i suppose
Wilma Buttfit
Jul 18, 19 9:40 am
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OneLostArchitect
Feb 29, 20 8:44 am
let me spare you the trouble and tell you to honestly look for another career. It isn’t what it’s crack up to be. Been in the profession for over ten years and know of McDonald’s managers making pretty much a similar salary. Don’t fall for the romantics of the profession. At the end it gets old quick. It’s like marrying a super hot model with no substance.
I am an 18 year old student.
How do I make sure architecture is the right fit for me? What is working as an architect like?
I have always been interested and practicing the arts. I had nearly opted out of architecture as a career until I realised I stood 400th out of nearly 400,000 students who appeared for an architectural entrance examination, with no prior preperation.
Since then, I have pondered over this question and have been interested in taking this up as a career.
But I realise this may be the result of my excitement due to my good results, and so I decided to wait it out for a year and then take a final call.
What's an architectural entrance exam?
Thanks Ricky. I suspected it was some sort of online personality type quiz. You might correct on this one.
The best way to know if architecture is right for you is to try it. The best way to try it is internship or volunteer.
I would do some shadowing in an architecture office prior to making your decision. There is no money in the profession either
Everyone that took the exam is placed in the 400.
There is a great career to be had in spamming the internet - they actually pay you to post shit.
And once again we have a bunch of dumb architect chumps on Archinect who are working for free. Aaarrrgh.
It's a neat career in many ways but has a downright awful business model.
well, better than the converse i suppose
You're right! You get today's positivity badge.
let me spare you the trouble and tell you to honestly look for another career. It isn’t what it’s crack up to be. Been in the profession for over ten years and know of McDonald’s managers making pretty much a similar salary. Don’t fall for the romantics of the profession. At the end it gets old quick. It’s like marrying a super hot model with no substance.