Still on the fence about majoring in architecture?? I get some common questions here! But I really answer them in other videos!! But please feel free to ask any other questions below!! Really happy to help you(: Hope you join the dark side 😈 (aka architecture) (: PROS and CONS for majoring in Architecture: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prabhtegz-C5kZ8.html Is Architecture a GOOD Major???: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/acWDltebm5_UhnU.html Differences in ARCHITECTURE Degrees: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mqmhpMx92a68e2g.html Tips for THRIVING in school: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opd2Z9dhqtOxoYU.html

me: someone who has absolutely no interest in becoming an architect and hates math video abt architecture major: hmm, ✨interesting✨

I graduated 15 years ago. I didn't know students STILL build physical models! Ah, I can smell the zap-a-gap, kicker, and coffee.... 😩

Great video Nat. As I watched the video I thought back over my last 3 years and wanted to share some of the things I wish I knew if I were to start again. 1) Architecture isn’t just designing buildings. You need a mix of skills - or a willingness to learn. A lot of students go into architecture school thinking they’ll just be drawing buildings and creating cool designs. Architecture is a mix of so many different skills and so you need a mix of skills to be successful - or - you need a willingness and an open mind to learning new skills and not getting stuck on old ways. 2) Architecture is difficult. Just because there’s no exams, it doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact. Architecture can be quite difficult. Architecture is very much a profession involving a lot of problem solving and deep thinking. It’s not necessarily an easy course to study but if you’re up for the challenge it can be extremely rewarding. 3) It’s a long road ahead. Get ready for a long journey - you don’t stop learning. Ever. I don’t just mean get ready for 5-7 years of formal education - I mean get ready to learn every single day for the rest of your life. Architects, or good architects, never stop learning. Something my dad always tells me is to improve in any little way, every single day. Doing so, you’re becoming a better person and you’re changing your life for the better. Get ready for a long degree, followed by a long profession of learning and experimenting with new things. 4) There’s no “set way” of doing things. Try new things and experiment. Architecture is subjective. There’s no set-in stone way of designing or doing things. Those students who are most successful in architecture school are the ones who step outside their comfort zone, step away from what everyone else is doing and experiment with their own ideas and ways of doing things. 5) Those who practice outside of their formal education do best. Architecture school, and any formal education really, are made to teach generalised information for the masses. If you want to gain specialised skills and learn something difficult that others aren’t, you need to practice architecture outside of your university degree. You need to push yourself to better yourself in ways others aren’t. That’s how you create opportunities for yourself and strive to be a better person. 6) Don’t get discouraged by other’s experiences from school. Social media is filled with architecture memes and comments from other students, complaining how they don’t get any sleep, they don’t have any money, they haven’t learnt anything. Don’t let other people’s experiences discourage you from studying architecture. If you stick to your own guns and stay in your own lane. Focus on bettering yourself every single day in every single way - you’ll find yourself getting better and better. Don’t let what everyone else is doing influence you and your thoughts. 7) The more time you spend on a project, the better it’s going to be. But your design will never be finished. I’ve found that the more time you spend on something, the better you’re going to be at it. If you were to put students’ grade into a chart against how much time they spend on their classes - you’d see a direct correlation between the amount of time they spend on it to the grade they get. The more time you spend, the higher the grade. You need to be able to manage your time and not leave everything for the last minute. And again, this is something you’ll learn with experience. 8) You must be a good listener. Architecture is very much about listening. If you don’t listen, you can’t design to the client’s brief, you can’t work with engineers, surveyors, builders and other contractors, you can’t make the changes your teachers are suggesting. If you’re a good listener, you’ll go very far. 9) Just say yes. There’s nothing stopping you from doing a semester and then dropping out. You have plenty of time. If you’re 17 years old or 47 years old, you’re not even halfway through your life. You’ve got plenty of time. Don’t think that you’ll be wasting 6 months of your life for trying architecture school. It’s an experience nonetheless and if you think you’ll enjoy it - just say yes and give it a go. Having this give it a go mentality will take you far in anything you do in life, so it’s worth adopting this mindset. I hope someone finds this helpful. Good luck everyone and thanks for the video Nat!

As an architect with a masters degree, I couldn’t agree more! You just got yourself a new subscriber!

It seems like architecture school is the same everywhere 😭 I’m majoring in architecture here in Brazil and can relate 100% with what you said, especially everybody going out on weekends and we having to stay home to finish a project

I have started studying architecture this year but dropped out because of my poor mental health. However I still want to go back to it when i'm better!! I don't see myself doing anything else.

im a freshman studying architecture and i have noticed a lot of people in my studio have some sort of high ego. i am a person willing to hear constructive criticism without my feelings getting involved but some people in my studio can’t bear to hear other peoples opinions, its hard for me to connect with them and knowing how important it is to make connections it really scares me…

I don't know why but hearing you and seeing you talk about architecture makes me really happy

Ayeee I’m 20 yrs old & on my 2nd yr of studying architecture! But it’s been hard because I’m always practically a father to my siblings & helping my mother pay bills so it’s alrdy been a hard start, but my commitment is SUPER STRONG

beginning arch students: check on depop for individual supplies too, lots of people who think they're gonna get into art or have too many supplies

I'm 61, and architecture has always been my passion. I would still go back to school and study it if I get the chance. Btw, I love your videos!

me sitting here watching this in the first semester of architecture while learning how to work with AutoCAD 😐

My boyfriend wants to be an architect and sometimes he doubts himself so I’ve been helping him do his research and your video was great!! You explained everything so well and I can’t wait to show it to him because he would be an amazing architect. 😊

"Who is le corbusier??" 😂😂been there

Great comments. I'm also a graduate of OSU, class of 1970 with a B.S. in Architectrue (I think that I may have been the first to go that route). M.Architecture from Clemson University, 1980. I'm now 74 and still at it. Currently, I'm designing a 20k sf museum for our county. I've worked for medium-sized architectural firms, very large firms, but the most enjoyable and by far the most time was as the principal of my own practice. I kid my friends who ask, "Why aren't you retired?' I'm having too much fun. You will find that you can identify work-around practices which your clients will never know about - don't take that route. Do the best that you can with everything that you do from designing that ADA compliant restroom to designing that vast atrium lobby. It's not been work. I've had fun all my life. Enjoy the journey. Good luck to you. It goes by way too fast. Hey! I could have been a dentist - yuck!

I love this so much! I'm currently in my 4th year of architecture school and this was so relatable! It's so refreshing to see that I'm not the only one who gets wavering motivation or struggles with model making. Thank you for being so honest!

I love how honest this is! Your passion for architecture is really evident and hearing these things makes me ever more excited to get started. Definitely guilty of saying yes to everything too....there are so many interesting extra-curriculars you can do in college I wonder how realistic it is to have hobbies outside of archi at all aha.

This was honestly the most helpful video ever! I completely agree that you constantly question whether it's going to be right for you, but at the end of the day if you are a creative, it's probably going to be a lot of fun :-)

I'm applying for architecture this year! This is definitely the most useful video I saw for the "insight" purpose. Thank you so much! The more I look at it I feel that this might as well be the field I can take and enjoy

Super insightful!! Thanks, Architecture is definitely something I’ve wanted to do, for some time now it’s really something I want to pursue. It’s seemed very intimidating coming fresh out of high school but I would really love to give a go and fuel my passion for creating and building.😊

I’m a junior in high school and my whole life my dream has been to be a architect but I just keep losing motivation I’m really scared I won’t succeed and just waste my time and spend money I also feel like I’m not prepared I don’t know what I need to be in college or anything do you have a video about anything like this???

Great video! You seem to have so much passion for architecture, and we need more of that! Too many people underestimate the power of architecture, not just for functionality, but for well-being. Also I studied Electrical Engineering at City College of New York, and one of the inside jokes my Engineering classmates and I had was that we NEVER saw any architecture majors and wonder if they even existed, even though we initially took the same classes. And it was because they were always studying constantly lol. Consider yourself subscribed! :D

honestly this is very reassuring. I'm planning to study architecture starting this fall and being the stressed, perfectionist, over-achiever I am, I've been doing a ginormous amount of research and I was, therefore, aware of most things you said. The most discouraging thing about it is that people doubt of my capacities (my friends and family), even though I genuinely think and feel like it's the right career path for me. It's heart-wrenching and I hate ending up doubting myself and my choices, before even starting my journey...but thanks to your videos, i think i'll be able to sort of put things into perspective:) thank you

I initially went to school for arch. b/c someone talked me out of going for English/writing. I loved it, although I slept in my studio most of the time lol! But it wasn't my 'path' and so here I am 10 years later getting my master's in English and writing lol It's crazy.

Thank you so much!! I wanted to major in architecture and everyone has been saying it’s heartbreaking so this really made everything look a little more positive 😂

thank you for making this! currently considering architecture. i found this super helpful. keep it up!

I just came across your channel because of this video and WOW. You're so full of life! Keep up the energy beautiful

Great tips girl! The school supplies point is so true!! I had Bought a whole kit for my interior design studio classes (per school recommendations 🙄) and didn’t use half of it 😂🙂

That’s really nice to see this bc I just apply to architecture! I hope it would be for me🤞🏼

"Studying architecture has opened a whole new world and and so many doors for me, and I am so exited to see what the future has is in store for me." That rhymed XD. Still very wise and informative though.

I'm a 3rd year student and finally sth so relatable! I'm so glad youtube recommended me this absolutely amazing architecture related channel.

i guess this is the most honest video about architecture ive ever seen, after 2 years in majoring in architecture, i just found out that what happens in normal and i dont really have to quit, thank you i enjoyed it

I'm in only my third week of first semester and we've already had to build three models so far in just one class.. Sleep no longer exists to me. I also double as my husband's full time caregiver so my life consists of school and taking care of him. What is free time? I'm also taking it online which I feel has made it way harder for me to get better at certain aspects that others oncampus work on in studio with other people to make at-the-time suggestions.

I graduated from college at 52 with a bachelor's in Interior Design. Your recollection of your college years sound very familiar. I couldn't be happier with deciding to enter the world of architecture and design.

Very honest and true video. I can relate so much to your point as a masters graduate from UK. I think the biggest challenge while studying architecture is time management and it requieres alot of sacrifices but it's all worth it when you see your ideas comes to life at the end.

You just made my dayy!!! I am studying Architecture and I was just in a moment that I was no more motivated , but you made me realise how beautiful it is even that it is hard! so far everything said by you is 100% true😍

You concluded it really well I can relate with all of these points having completed my bachelor's degree in architecture.👍

This was such a great video! I'm a high school senior who chose to major in architecture and a lot of KZfaq videos about this field are kind of negative and pessimistic. But I love your honesty and your holistic perspective; now I'm actually excited to do architecture school and hopefully study abroad in Europe!

wow! this is the best vid and definitely brings back memories to studio days. I did not stick with architecture but loved design and chose interiors. Number 13 on your list is absolutely true, everywhere I go I look and critique a space and Italy is gorgeous the architecture is breathtaking and if you have friends and fam like I do they will love the lectures on all the architecture...or not lol 😁😊

So glad I wasn't the only one that went through these things! Even with all the research I did before my first year, I definitely wasn't ready. Better prepared for second year I think

Me on my third year, and having the courses online is even more of a challenge. & yes I can relate to everything you mentioned 🥲 I think one of the best things I did before going into the program, I travelled throughout Europe and when professors would talk about famous architectural buildings (I’ve been to a majority of ) and it was nice explaining my personal opinion 🥰

I'm a senior in high school and have been interested in architecture for years now, this video was so helpful for getting a better idea of what majoring in architecture would look like! I so excited and terrified all at the same time!!!

No. 16 got me right in the feels, I thought I was the only one feeling this, thank you for sharing^^

3rd year architecture student there. I agree with all your points! I think I have experienced almost all the same things all you talked about! My back is terrible...and the social life thing is totally true...the romance thing is so true too! When somebody dares somebody else, EVERYBODY KNOWS! but I love architecture and I don’t regret anything about It :) sometimes you have those architecture identity crisis moments...but I was also one of those who changed from biomed to architecture...and I feel like I’m the happiest in architecture school :)

I graduate tomorrow with my BS in Interior Architecture. Going back in the fall for a dual masters in architecture and landscape. Everything you’ve said is so true, it’s a little scary but very comforting that everyone pretty much has the same experience 😂

Hey there! I am a landscape architecture student from Europe, and our field is extremely underappreciated in comparison to 'regular' architecture. So on top of agreeing with everything you said (because we deal with exactly the same stuff, it's the same major, after all, everything is just leafier and greener lol) we have to also deal with always being put down and being called gardeners. But I love it so much I wouldn't change my major for the world! Love your videos btw.! Can't wait for more.

Thank you for the 16th subject. I’m glad I’m not the only one and I’m sure there’s so many more others out there feeling the same way!

Agree with all of this! The discounted kits during the first year may depend on school because I used mine all the time! Only weekends you get away from architecture is after reviews!

This video was so good! I’m looking to study architecture in the UK this year and I can’t wait after watching your video. Going through the ups and downs and meeting new people and learning new skills really sounds like a whole lot of fun to me. Thank you 😊

As a 2nd year (2nd semester) in architecture, it’s interesting to say the least. (I’m learning rhino right now and oh god the amount of commands) Over here we can’t be in studio but thankfully I decided to roommate with all architect buddies so we constantly bounce off of each other’s ideas. Definitely have some doubts about the major but only on deadline nights!

Great! I miss school now after working in the field for some time now. You’re points actually make me miss it. 🙃 love it. AND I want to go to Italy as well!!!!

I love how easy u communicate and I can so relate.

I'm 16, looking at videos about what are good majors for college. I checked out marine science, veterinary, - they were cool but it didn't peek my interest like architecture did. and so far architecture seems pretty cool! I like learning computer softwares that involve creating because it's fun although I'm not good at it! LOL and I'd actually be ok with learning more into that! My one concern would be things like how much math would I have to learn...... cuz...hunny I suck at that frfr

The thing about the weekends is SO ACCURATE OMG like a weekend for architecture students is just an opportunity to work MORE😭

Love your videos and they are extremely accurate. I love the field and what it offers.

for sure agree with number 8!! i’m able to watch a surprisingly amount of tv shows, youtube videos etc.

This was honestly so nice to hear someone outside of my network talk about our major. Thank you for sharing this, I am currently in the biggest creative block/unmotivated in my second to last semester in the architecture program and I was starting to think it wasn’t for me. Just having you remind me that it’s okay to go through that and to compare myself to everyone else makes me feel better and reminds me why I chose it in the first place thank you!!

Thank you so much, I’m a Gr. 10 student debating on being an architect and this is somewhat helpful.

Really useful and helpful natalie perri,fall in love with your name and your passion for architecture !!❤

I love how relatable this is with I think all creative studies. I study interior design in The Netherlands and understand every point you discuss.

Damn it, I'm getting frustrated with my plates so I took a break and saw this video. Thanks for this 10:53

I got my Architecture degree in 1984 and it sounds like the academic experience hasn't changed much in almost 40 years. The one exception is the software. We didn't have any back then. We actially drew with pencils! Physical models were tough then too. We would typically do quick sketch models or study models for preliminary juries and a much more refined model for the final jury. Some of the 3D software now almost eliminates the need for a model. Good luck with your career.

Oh my... I just find my long time seeked honest, original and inspiring person linked to architecture study. I was soo waiting for someone like you! Ah! Thank you for being here. What you said about the history or architecture, I'm feeling the same. I had the pleasure to have a semester abroad in Italy, and girl... it was just like how you described it. Also I'm living in Europe, so not that big of a deal, but the feeling is the same.

Love that we have to think though, keeps us on our toes

thanks for this video! You balanced positive and negative aspects really nicely and it feels like you give a very realistic impression of what it's like to study architecture :)

I'm literally sitting and making a terrible model in my first year of Architecture and nodding away to your video praying I don't have to pull an all nighter tonight!!!!!😭 I finally feel like I'm not the only one suffering Thankyou ❤️

This video is very comforting for someone who is currently in school.

Thank you for the video, very Informative when trying to learn as much as possible, but as always in learning anything you have to take it slow

I’ll be graduating this April and i wish i watched this before starting the major! It was lot of fun tho!!

just graduated from architecture, going to go to grad school for interior design and I love your channel

Actually, I was looking forward to a video like this, rn I'm absolutely down to become an architect, it's time to grow up!

I’m very curios about architecture cause my parents told me to futher my studies on this course. My grades is good but it was not enough for me to become a doctor or an engineer, so here I am. Good to know it’s a nice job.

yeesh. I just wrapped up my first year of architecture school and i’m pretty discouraged. I love architecture, and creating, and architecture as an art form. But man this year was so so rough. I didn’t even get to go on campus because of covid, and I just learned everything from my laptop in my room at home. I came here looking to see what the future could potentially hold, some outside motivation that could drive me to continue doing this. As of right now I am BEYOD discouraged and burnt out from the overwhelming amount of stress and expectations of my professors. I so enjoy the idea of this field and creating spaces for people... but I’m just not sure if I can handle mentally. On the bright side I have learned so much about time management and responsibilities, so I am happy I have that. However that doesn’t change the fact that I was just up for 36 hours straight trying to finish my final project, and then still not being satisfied with my work at the end (also also getting ripped on by the jury). I feel like total shit. I’m going to take a week or so to calm down and decompress before making any decisions about the future. But if I do chooses to stay, I really hope it gets better... i really don’t want to leave it edit: (i’m not trying to discourage anyone from going into this field, i just needed to get that off my chest, and everyone’s experience is different! you won’t know how you feel until you try:))

It's amazing to see ur passion in ur major 😁 The way u talked about point 13 made me smile

As someone who wants to major in architecture, this was really helpful. Thank you for sharing these tips!

I'm an architecture student here in Brasil!!! I loved your video! Here everything you said are the same LOL

I study architecture in Kenya and damn I agree with everything you said 😭

Nice work. I've been in the field for over 35 years. It's nice to see that some things haven't changed.

Thank you for this video. I hope you go to Italy and have the time of your life.

I'm going to second year Iin architecture and this is sooo RELATABLE!

16!!! I always wonder if architecture is still my calling

I've just started architecture and have been really unsure about whether its the right thing for me, but this video has comforted me. Thank you so much!!

hi,Nat❤💜I'm a highschool student and all your videos helped me a lot.Lots of love from me and I appreciate your effort in all your videos ❤btw I'm a huge fan of ur channel ,all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦you inspire me a lot😅.my love for architecture was sparked by you...😁❤

This actually cured my depression!

And now I'm here when I'm in my senior year

Love this video!!😍 I'm a first year interior architecture student and I am a new subscriber now i think your channel is now my favorite ❤ keep going 💪

i plan on taking the major in architecture in colege and this video is quite helpful to me thanks to this i know one what to expect

I’m literally a computer science major idk why I’m watching this 😭

Im in third year and I can’t agree more

Firstly I wanna say that i love your video! As an architecture graduate I can say that everything you said is completely accurate. One thing I do want to mention is that architectural education really does not prepare you for professional work. I think it’s important to mention because it could be assumed that studios are an emulation of the office environment and work culture, and maybe they were intended to be but they very much are not. Terms that sound so common place like gutter or rafter are surprisingly very scarce in architectural education. The main focus of the education is to shape the way you think in terms of design and the nitty gritty that is expected of you professionally is largely missed. I could rant about how I would reform the education but I would highly recommend to anybody considering this route to learn construction on your own, and I mean really learn it. Construction classes in architecture school will not cut it because studios suck the life out of you and make it really hard to focus on these secondary classes like construction and structures (although they are the forefront of realistic and professional work). So make sure to visit construction sites after hours and take tons of pictures and notes. Maybe work a job in construction after graduating for a little bit. Definitely watch KZfaq videos of all of the talented contractors and handymen (and women). These are slept on but invaluable resources, and I really wish I knew that.

This is some fantastic content. I’m a first year and I’m appreciative. 💪🏾

My dad graduated with PhD in architecture from one of the most prestigious schools in Italy. I thought, hey, why not, let's give it a try. As I was in high school and looked at the bigger picture, I realized being an architecture means you are an artist... you have to be super creative. And I got none of them... so glad I didn't major in it. I would have been an absolute failure.

Thank you, it was the same when I graduated in "81 from arch school. It was a little different back then, we didn't have computers or the internet. I never learned to like coffee, so the all nighters were from shear determination (actually desperation). Everything was sketched, drawn, colored, lettered, and made by hand. I graduated in the middle of a recession, so nobody was hiring. My first job was working at a plant nursery. Crazy times. Keep up the good work!

when you're on trip and you got knowledge about the building, suddenly you feel smarter✨✨✨ i felt that ✨✨✨

hello! Thank you for your video. I am thinking of studying Architecture. Since I was a little child, I was always making designs, DIYs and especially "products" out of thick paper that can keep me more organized. For example, I created a small box, in which I can store my bracelets and other jewelry in a good manner so they can be easily used and in a beautiful manner displayed. Moreover, for a period of time (till now sometimes) I was obsessed watching youtube videos about tiny houses and how all the rooms and furniture can be placed in order to make life convenient for the owners. Also, I love thinking about houses, so that they can be functional and offer opportunities for people in their daily life, that people may haven't even thought about. I believe that the maximum functionality adds the real beauty. After having accomplished that, I am thinking about their beautiful extra features, such as colors, decorations, unusual shapes etc. I am more like a problem solver. I wouldn't say that I am fascinated with the idea of creating something "abstract", which has no functionality and also creates more problems to engineers. Moreover, I really respect the history of pure art, but that is not something I would like to be committed to. I love Maths and always having been good at it, but I wouldn't like studying engineering, since it is not that human-oriented. What do you think? Should I study Architecture?

Lol, I can sign under every point, especially the model part. I remember it took me a whole week to make my first one, it was a wall-section of a two-storey timber frame residential house. When I showed it to my non-architecture friends they were like: THAT took you a WEEK? And I was like: you can't even imagine how much effort and research takes to make that piece of crap😂 but despite all the frustrations and sleepless nights, I wouldn't trade architecture for anything 💕

I’m in 8th grade and i want to be an architect and this was so interesting!!

Great to hear your passion for the campus. I too loved McGill then later UBC. Yours looks ideal. I come from a fine arts and history background too. I can see you are and will be happy. I have a studio type firm now.

Thank you. informative and valuable content. all the best :) Just keep going