What is the best part about studying architecture? Why should I study to become an architect?
As a sequel to last week’s episode, today I have 7 of my best reasons why you should study architecture to become an architect.
What is the worst part about studying architecture? Well, I’ve got 7 reasons not to study architecture. But, come on. I love architecture as much as the next student. Learn how to overcome these problems to become the best architecture student you can.
Here are 7 reasons why you’ll hate architecture school and 7 ways to overcome it.
On this episode of the Successful Architecture Student’s Podcast, I am honoured to have a chat with UX design professional Andrew MacDonald.
Andrew is on an unconventional journey to becoming an architect by creating a portfolio of his UX design work.
Two Universities have acknowledged his untraditional approach to study his masters and are in favour of this idea.
This will allow him to skip studying the 4-year bachelor degree.
On the show, you will listen to Andrew’s strategy to becoming an architect and it will allow you to open your mind to the various opportunities you have to achieving your goals and dreams.
How to Become an Architect. The Unconventional Way | SAS Podcast 11 Read More »
How to present your architectural ideas and design to your jury on presentation/crit day?
This is a guide to acing your architecture crits and presentations.
On this special episode, episode 10, I respond to a question sent in by Valentine (IG @Valentine_Lederer)
On today’s episode of the Podcast I host the first Q&A. You ask me questions, and I answer them.
Here are some of the questions I answer today:
What should I do in highschool to be able to become an architect?
What college/university should I enrol in to study Architecture?
How do I learn AutoCAD / any architectural program/software efficiently?
Is architecture a good profession to choose?
How can I get a job in Architecture with my bachelors degree?
Which architectural software currently has the topmost demand in big architectural firms?
Is it really that hard to study architecture?
Architecture Student/School Frequently Asked Questions Answered | SAS Podcast 9: Q&A 1 Read More »
Happy New Year! Today I explain how to set yourself up for success as a student in the new year.
Specifically, I’ll talk about:
• How to review 2019 in order to learn from your wins and losses
• How to plan for the new year
• How to identify what success is, how to achieve it and when to achieve it.
On today’s episode, I compare the traditional skills you need (or may not need) to study architecture with some skills I think will really take your abilities to a whole new level. A lot of students ask me if they have had to learn mathematics, chemistry, physics, art or computer skills to be able to study architecture. In this episode, I hopefully clear up some misconceptions that students might have.
Specifically, I’ll talk about:
• Do you need to be good at math to study architecture?
• Do you need to be good at science to study architecture?
• Do you need to be good at art or hand drawing to study architecture?
• Do you need to be good at technology / IT / CAD to study architecture?
• What skills are actually important to learn to succeed in architecture or architecture school?
• Management of time, budget and people
• Communication/social/people skills
What Skills Do You Need as An Architect / Student of Architecture | SAS Podcast 7 Read More »
I run through the things I wish I knew before and while in my first year of Architecture school.
Specifically, I’ll talk about:
• How to not fall behind with work
• Avoiding the temptation of giving into the judgement of others
• Learning from your mistakes
• Not getting “stuck” – tips for not getting distracted and wasting time.
Everything You Must Know as a First Year Architecture Student | SAS Podcast 6 Read More »
On today’s episode, I talk about how a lot of students, like me, have been reaching out and saying how they’re not sure if they’re fit for architecture. They seem to get motivation in bursts, rather than having a persistent motivation to study. It comes, and it goes. The problem with this is that you start to doubt yourself. You need to anchor in these 4 habits I talk about to help drive a constant and persistent motivation to study architecture.
Specifically, I’ll talk about:
• Creating a definite purpose, goal or dream to strive for.
• Creating a definite plan to achieve this goal.
• Ignoring the discouragement and negativity of others, and your own mind.
• Attracting and accepting the encouragement of others, and your own mind.
How To Be (And STAY) Motivated To Study and Achieve Your Goals | SAS Podcast 5 Read More »
On today’s episode, I talk through some of my reasoning behind why I don’t care about my grades in architecture school.
Specifically, I’ll talk about:
• Learning from your grades
• The best lessons in life aren’t from your successes, but your failures
• Pushing yourself into new challenges, outside of your comfort zone.
• Caring about the opinions of others