Why did I choose Architecture:
I liked to design houses and landscaping. Architecture is the course for this.
About my college education:
In the course of Architecture, the student needs creativity, curiosity, and courage. And not anyone can be a good architect without the proper training by Architects who have the experience already. The structural designs that we are required to do helped me in passing the Board exam for architecture.
There were some who failed in the first two years of the 5-year course but there was very few failures in the 3rd and 4th years. On the fifth year, no one failed.
Before taking the Board, all Architecture students who graduate are required to have a 2-year training in an architectural firm. After completion of the 2-year period, we are allowed to take the Board.
My current job:
My present work is to be one of the Architects in a firm in Manila with SM and other rich people as clients. I make the designs and submit the completed design to my direct superior for approval. Once approved I have to make sure that it is implemented according to the approved plan.
How long did it take to find a job:
After graduation, I still have to comply with the 2-year actual work with Architects. Then I have to take the Board. After passing the Board and becoming a full – fledged Architect my father demanded for me to stay in Tacloban to help him in his business. Only in 2013 was I allowed to work full-time in Manila.
Do I recommend studying Architecture:
This course offers one much income and money. This is the course that is good for people who like to be in the construction business and landscaping. I will recommend this to those who can be patient in learning more from the experienced Architects.
Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course:
Those wanting to take this course must have the full support of their parents. The class projects are many and the student must have the money to do this. This course also needs much time and work due to the many projects.
After graduation, the student will spend again in complying the 2-year requirement of working with the Architects. Then after that there is the formal review for the Board exams. Those from the provinces have to go to Manila and take the Board exam there. It is quite a burden for those parents who do not have high income and they have to borrow money. These are the considerations before one takes the course.
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