I’m finally pulling my life together and am looking for schools to study architecture. I’m low-income, and moving is not an option for me. I live in Nebraska, and there are no schools around me offering an architecture program. (Particularly since I must continue working full-time to support myself.) I learned about the school SCI-Arc, and I am wondering if anyone had studied their online curriculum. Was it worth it?
I’m also curious as to when is “too soon” to seek out an internship. I’ve heard some tell me to get on that sooner than later, and do that while I’m also studying. Others have said I’ll need to get further along in my education before I can even hope for an internship.
I’ve already completed certification for AutoCAD (and now I realize that I will probably be using Civil3D or Revit, so I’m currently studying those), and also currently studying interior decoration and design with an eye toward green design.
I have a love for architectural history, and have a (pipe) dream of being able to help restore/rebuild historical buildings with greater sustainability, while maintaining the historical value of the structure.
I also have aspirations to help run-down neighborhoods see new life with more affordable, greener homes available to lower-income households.
I’ve been on my own for a long time, and my well of support isn’t very deep. I’m eager and I’m afraid, and I would really truly greatly appreciate any advise or words of encouragement from my future community. Thank you for reading and all your support and inspiration!
Non Sequitur
Nov 8, 19 4:59 pm
Are there really accredited online architecture programs?
Non Sequitur
Nov 8, 19 5:13 pm
fascinating. I wonder how/where their online gig ranks compared to the typical arch degree.
lordobsidian
Nov 10, 19 3:15 pm
You’ve given me something to think about! Thanks, friend!
Archlandia
Nov 19, 19 12:58 am
BAC offers a mostly online degree, and LTU offers a fully online one I think? I'm almost certain SCI-Arc doesn't offer anything like that.
- not for wanting to continue with a regular path!
placebeyondthesplines_
Nov 21, 19 10:06 am
you really don’t even see how creepy this is, do you?
kjdt
Nov 21, 19 2:48 pm
What you said that was creepy was "...aside from a few hours with the 4 ladies." I'm explaining this to you because I know from your past posts that you genuinely do not understand social and professional norms. There's gender-based sexual innuendo in it - you're implying that you would take pleasure at being in the company of these people because they are female. If you're really going to get a job in an architecture firm to satisfy license requirements, you need to understand that you can't make comments like this, even on your own time.
kjdt
Nov 21, 19 3:05 pm
...and as for what anyone would gain from this: free exchange of ideas, with diverse people with similar interests? It can be pretty rare that some people have opportunities to brainstorm with others, in a setting that's not geared toward some professional or academic goal or reward - like getting a grade, getting a degree, satisfying obligations to a client, impressing employers or colleagues for professional gain... I know you're very focused on credentials, licenses, degrees - but don't you get anything out of just learning things and meeting people just for the sake of... learning things and meeting people? Why do people do any social event, attend lectures, non-credit continuing ed, cultural events...
I’m finally pulling my life together and am looking for schools to study architecture. I’m low-income, and moving is not an option for me. I live in Nebraska, and there are no schools around me offering an architecture program. (Particularly since I must continue working full-time to support myself.) I learned about the school SCI-Arc, and I am wondering if anyone had studied their online curriculum. Was it worth it?
I’m also curious as to when is “too soon” to seek out an internship. I’ve heard some tell me to get on that sooner than later, and do that while I’m also studying. Others have said I’ll need to get further along in my education before I can even hope for an internship.
I’ve already completed certification for AutoCAD (and now I realize that I will probably be using Civil3D or Revit, so I’m currently studying those), and also currently studying interior decoration and design with an eye toward green design.
I have a love for architectural history, and have a (pipe) dream of being able to help restore/rebuild historical buildings with greater sustainability, while maintaining the historical value of the structure.
I also have aspirations to help run-down neighborhoods see new life with more affordable, greener homes available to lower-income households.
I’ve been on my own for a long time, and my well of support isn’t very deep. I’m eager and I’m afraid, and I would really truly greatly appreciate any advise or words of encouragement from my future community. Thank you for reading and all your support and inspiration!
Are there really accredited online architecture programs?
fascinating. I wonder how/where their online gig ranks compared to the typical arch degree.
You’ve given me something to think about! Thanks, friend!
BAC offers a mostly online degree, and LTU offers a fully online one I think? I'm almost certain SCI-Arc doesn't offer anything like that.
Free School of Architecture
- not for wanting to continue with a regular path!
you really don’t even see how creepy this is, do you?
What you said that was creepy was "...aside from a few hours with the 4 ladies." I'm explaining this to you because I know from your past posts that you genuinely do not understand social and professional norms. There's gender-based sexual innuendo in it - you're implying that you would take pleasure at being in the company of these people because they are female. If you're really going to get a job in an architecture firm to satisfy license requirements, you need to understand that you can't make comments like this, even on your own time.
...and as for what anyone would gain from this: free exchange of ideas, with diverse people with similar interests? It can be pretty rare that some people have opportunities to brainstorm with others, in a setting that's not geared toward some professional or academic goal or reward - like getting a grade, getting a degree, satisfying obligations to a client, impressing employers or colleagues for professional gain... I know you're very focused on credentials, licenses, degrees - but don't you get anything out of just learning things and meeting people just for the sake of... learning things and meeting people? Why do people do any social event, attend lectures, non-credit continuing ed, cultural events...