I’ve been going to school for briefings and to settle some admin stuff. orientation was not too bad, more to come next week.. made new friends from different courses within the SDE faculty, met seniors who graduated from sp too.
since graduation, i’ve been reflecting on my studies in poly. having gone through the 3 years, i am sure that is what i want. i’ve learnt that it is important to be honest, and to stay true to oneself. there maybe factors that makes one change directions along the way.. no doubt architecture is a taxing course, it requires not only the passion but also more time and effort as compared to some other courses, due to the long working hours and pressure to complete an assignment. many give up halfway because they cannot commit or give excuses that it is bad for health. long way to go man… after 4 years of study to get my masters, i will have two years to build my portfolio before i take the exam and interview to become a qualified person.
architecture might seem like a ‘wow’ career to many. yes, it is a professional job, just like doctors, lawyers and accountants but it does not guarantee a high income. there are many graduates each year, but not all will eventually become architects. in fact, singapore has many graduates that end up doing drafting or becoming graphic/interior designers. there are many other career options for architecture students such as industrial/environmental design, architectural programmer, renderer, city planners, architectural photographer, engineers or even lawyers, journalists etc. It is a unique study which is the combination of art and practicality. there are architects who specializes in different fields, like teaching, writing or city planning. afterall, the main objective is to understand the needs of the clients and bring it together as a whole.
got to brush up on my software and sketching before term starts. will be bidding for classes next week, got to get the timetable planned out really soon ! hopefully yoga classes dont clash.. way to go, aje aje fighting !
