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Super Sion You BlockHead! Level: 70 Posts: 1636/2472 EXP: 3002513 For next: 13298 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yo Mommas House Since last post: 29 min. Last activity: 5 min. |
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| Ive been thinking ALOT about a college major this past month and I think Ive come to the conclusion that I want to do something in Atchitecture. Not only can I make alot of money in this career, but theres all kinds of chances to move up in the firm which I also like. I took 2 years of Drafting in High School and I really enjoyed it. Im also thinking of about Engineering. The problem with that is that there are like a billion different kinds. This is a very important decision so Ive decided not to flip a coin for it...thats how I make most of my decisions  So does anyone have any advice for me? |
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Sofie Level: 52 Posts: 1194/1210 EXP: 1028812 For next: 55028 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 187 days Last activity: 279 days |
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| Architecture includes a huge portion of history aswell, be mindful of that incase you have trouble getting through history or dislike it. You might aswell go for lawyer, that's what I thought of when you were talking about moving up the ladder in a company  Make sure you either really want to do whatever you'll go for, or that you have some kind of advantage over other students (go for an art class and explain why you're there, for example. or find an architect willing to tell you which skills matter, or contact students who are in an architect program, etc.), but preferably both. You're better overly prepared in this than tossing a coin over it <<; |
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Colleen Administrator Level: 136 Posts: 5232/11302 EXP: 29369328 For next: 727587 Since: 03-15-04 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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I can attest to the large amount of history, because I took a geography class which talked about architecture - and we weren't exactly looking at the methods too much.  Lots of history.If you enjoyed it in high school, then it's something you should consider. I'd get in touch with whichever institution you want to go to and ask for more info. |
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Keitaro Iron Knuckle ウラシマ ケイタロウ Level: 54 Posts: 855/1342 EXP: 1201569 For next: 32301 Since: 03-15-04 From: Hinata, Japan Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 2 days |
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| My dad was an architecht major in college, and well....he does REALLY well right now with the company he works for (he's a VP now, after a few promotions from the years he'sput in) ...I'd say its a really god buisnes to get into, since there's always work, plus its rather fulfilling too. If its what you like, then I say go for it |
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NSNick Laidback Admin Level: 85  Posts: 1384/3875 EXP: 5895841 For next: 2699 Since: 03-15-04 From: North Side School: OSU Since last post: 9 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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| I know a couple of Architecture majors, and all I can say is-- get ready to spend all of your waking hours in the studio. Those guys are crazy. | |||
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Colleen Administrator Level: 136 Posts: 5310/11302 EXP: 29369328 For next: 727587 Since: 03-15-04 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Since last post: 3 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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I don't know about CRAZY...  When I was in college (before university) I had to walk by some drafting studios to head to some of my classes. There were always people in them but it seemed to be a relaxed atmosphere - you know, joking around, doing their work, etc. I think the college courses would only serve as an intro though - MAYBE they'll have an easier time with their first year of university, but the workload likely becomes a lot harder. Then again, if someone has a natural aptitude in it... |
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alte Hexe Star Mario I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night Alive as you and me "But Joe you're ten years dead!" "I never died" said he "I never died!" said he Level: 99  Posts: 1775/5458 EXP: 9854489 For next: 145511 Since: 03-15-04 From: ... Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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| It all depends on the school. If you live in Canada and go to one of the hardcore schools like Waterloo, Queen's or UofT, etc. then you'll be hardpressed to be hyper competitive. The atmosphere is on a very strict bell curve, and relaxation is not an option. They have to be the best that they can be or they fail. It is a difficult field requiring high grades in high school for physics, discrete, etc. And don't go into it for money or promotions, my cousin got into design engineering. Thought he was going to make a bundle and be made a firm partner or something. Still hasn't found a job. Jobs aren't plentiful anymore, and those that do hire are looking for only the best. You've got to find something that you absolutely adore and throw away the concepts of after school money and promotions. As long as you are doing something you like, that is good. |
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Super Sion You BlockHead! Level: 70 Posts: 1649/2472 EXP: 3002513 For next: 13298 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yo Mommas House Since last post: 29 min. Last activity: 5 min. |
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| Im really good at math until it become super complicated and ridiculous. For example in Algerba I was a genious...but when it came time for Trig I was lost (but when I took Algebra I tried hard and studied and actually did my homework, so I think if I tried as hard in Trig I would have done just as good) Now whats all this History about? What kind of History are we talking about here, because when it comes to History IMO it can be very exciting or painfully boring. Im pretty sure ill go for Architecture or Engineering depending on which college Im accepted to. I also want to like what I do and make ALOT of money doing it. A "Testing and Callibration Engineer" makes like 80,000 a year with a bachelors degree, thats AWESOME! The problem is that I have no idea what that is? Can someone who knows anything please gimme some info? |
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alte Hexe Star Mario I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night Alive as you and me "But Joe you're ten years dead!" "I never died" said he "I never died!" said he Level: 99 Posts: 1807/5458 EXP: 9854489 For next: 145511 Since: 03-15-04 From: ... Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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| It means that you get to do wicked complex discrete geometry and get served because you have to caluclate the exact degrees, percentages, etc. of various materials or things along those lines required for the project. The history is a general timeline of inventions and important buildings and how cultures influence them. Really basic, not indepth enough to strike my personal interest. And you can't ALWAYS think of money. Alot of the time if you do what you really want to do you will be piss poor. Basically, you'll be like me, I want to become a historian/social lawyer. I'm going to be dirt poor, but love every minute of it. But if you want ALOT of money, look into apprenticeships. I have a friend who just finished his millwright apprenctice ship, moved to Japan and is making 120'000/year US. Underwater welders might work 500 hours a year, make half a million dollars Canadian, get great benefits, and have the rest of the time for vacation. CDN 500 000 = 420 000 US. |
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Super Sion You BlockHead! Level: 70 Posts: 1652/2472 EXP: 3002513 For next: 13298 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yo Mommas House Since last post: 29 min. Last activity: 5 min. |
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Originally posted by Ziffski What exactly is apprenticeship? and what do underwater welders do exactly? How much would 500 hours a year translate to weekly? I hope all the questions dont annoy you....I need guidance  |
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alte Hexe Star Mario I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night Alive as you and me "But Joe you're ten years dead!" "I never died" said he "I never died!" said he Level: 99 Posts: 1865/5458 EXP: 9854489 For next: 145511 Since: 03-15-04 From: ... Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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| An apprenticeship is where someone who takes you under their wing in a trade and treaches you the important sort of stuff. Underwater welders generally help on dangerous projects like bridge building, maintaining military vessels, oil platforms, dams, etc. From what I've heard it is quite fun and I know two or three of these professionals. You won't get paid by the week, you get cheques before and after the job. A bonus upfront with your first bit of contract and money to follow it up. |
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Super Sion You BlockHead! Level: 70 Posts: 1654/2472 EXP: 3002513 For next: 13298 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yo Mommas House Since last post: 29 min. Last activity: 5 min. |
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| Oooh thats sounds very good to me. Id imagine that Engineering would help in that field. Architecture is major number 1 for the colleges that apply, but say Im not accepted to a college that offers Architecture, which kind of Engineering should I pick? I want a job that I wont hate...and I also want a job that will make a me ALOT of money, not doctor money but GOOD money. |
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alte Hexe Star Mario I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night Alive as you and me "But Joe you're ten years dead!" "I never died" said he "I never died!" said he Level: 99 Posts: 1873/5458 EXP: 9854489 For next: 145511 Since: 03-15-04 From: ... Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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| Sure, if you want to take a calculator out UNDERwater and start calculating. What you need when welding is a steady hand, and a good head with some talent. Take my advice, don't look at money. If you find an engineering field that you ENJOY stick with it. Enjoyment will lead to a happier life, not money. |
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Super Sion You BlockHead! Level: 70 Posts: 1658/2472 EXP: 3002513 For next: 13298 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yo Mommas House Since last post: 29 min. Last activity: 5 min. |
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| What I really want to be is a Architectural Engineer, that would be fantastic. The thing is that the colleges Im applying to dont say anything about having Architectural Engineering as a major...they have like computer engineering, electronic engineering, and a couple other ones i forgot about. The only thing that I DONT want from engineering is having to program. So computer engineering is out, programming is the most boring thing i can imagine. |
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