<p>I’ve heard that the architecure major is very demanding requiring a major hourly commitment each week. Would any current arch majors please comment on their experience balancing the scholastic commitment with the social aspects of college life at Cal Poly? Besides being superhuman, what does it take? Thanks.</p>
<p>This is funny, because I’m thinking you probably won’t hear from any current arch students at Cal Poly because they are in studio! 
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<p>My daughter is in the arch program there (2nd year) and absolutely loves it. Yes, they work an insane number of hours in studio and on projects, but the studio time is social as well. She has made a group of very close friends and they do find time to hike, play sports, go to the beach, farmers market, etc, but her main focus is on her school work and projects/models. </p>
<p>I’d say if you are seeking a very rich social/party life and do not want to commit many, many hours to studio life, then arch major at poly is probably not for you. However if you are passionate about architecture and want an amazing (though consuming!), hands-on education, go for it! </p>
<p>(Just a mom’s perspective… Let’s see if any students have the time to respond.)</p>
<p>^momomom</p>
<p>Primary interest is putting in the effort needed to succeed so your input is meaningful, thanks.</p>
<p>I had a question about the architecture major as well and any suggestion for housing. I will be an incoming arch major and am struggling to figure out which housing I want. It is either between Sierra Madre/Yosemite or the Cerro Vista Apts. I have heard positive and negative about both. I was leaning towards Cerro because I feel that after working so hard I will want to come back to a place where it is quiet/by myself. But I have also heard that they are way less social…any advice???</p>