4 STEPS TO EARNING STRAIGHT As With some exception, many if not most architecture programs (universities) have started the fall semester. As such, you are become adjusted (in more ways than one can imagine) as you begin classes. Regardless of your academic success in high school, starting college is a chance to reassess your strategy…
2021 CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS Thus far, we have addressed these topics related to selecting a program; select one if you have not yet had a chance to read the topics: Resource: Architecture Programs Resources for Program Research Architecture + Design Career Days / College Fairs – Fall 2021 http://www.archcareersguide.com/resources/college-fairs/ Amazingly, summer is basically…
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN CAREER Today, our guest essay is from Marcus Cross. As a principal at Alliance Architecture, he manages the DC and Annapolis Studios. In addition to his design and leadership at Alliance, Marcus also serves as a Lecturer at the University of Maryland, School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. He…
RESOURCE: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS ARCHCareersGuide.com launches new Resource – Architecture Programs Listing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2021 ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce a new resource for its websites — listing of Architecture Programs using AirTable (https://airtable.com/). The Architecture Programs Listing is available at the following URL and under the Resources menu: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS Architecture…
RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM RESEARCH Back in July, we authored a post entitled Love Spreadsheets, the focus of which was one method on researching and documenting the almost 200 architecture programs in the U.S. https://www.archcareersguide.com/love-spreadsheets/ But, what about resources. Again, the above essay advocated visiting the website of each program to learn more about the program. …
BEYOND ARCHITECTURE An architectural education is excellent preparation for many career paths beyond architecture. In fact, the career possibilities with an architectural education are truly limitless. Anecdotal estimates suggest that only one-half of architectural graduates pursue licensure. By applying the ideas listed earlier in “career designing,” one can launch a successful career beyond architecture. As…
KID ARCHITECT BRAND At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we are extremely excited about today’s guest author, Kid Architect. As you know, our website is about helping you launch your journey in becoming an architect. Well, Kid Architect does the same but with K-12 students. Be sure to obtain the books as listed below or better yet – contact…
NETWORKING AND MENTORING IN ARCHITECTURE Below is a special guest entry written by Ms. Hannah Brostoff who recently graduated with the joint Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Architecture (MArch) from the University of Illinois. — Thanks, Hannah! Had the pleasure of working with Hannah as an architecture student during her time at the…
MY PATH: DC DESIGN TOURS Below is a special guest entry written by Ms. Carolyn Muraskin. who graduated with a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Maryland. Learn from her career trajectory. — Thanks, Carolyn! Had the pleasure of having Carolyn as a student during her time at the University of Maryland. As an architecture…
GRADUATE PROGRAM: POST PANDEMIC Below is a special guest entry written by Ms. Charlotte W. who applied to Master of Architecture programs for Fall 2020 but instead will attend this fall. Learn from her experience over the past year. — Thanks, Charlotte! You may wish to read her first contribution to ARCHCareersGuide.com from March 2020 Tips…