<p>how many ppl here are switchnig majors to architecture? </p>
<p>I am a second year civil eng student with very good GPA...i can handle all the math/phy. But last summer I looked into architecture and became really passionate about it since then. Now I am considering a switch to B.Sc in Arch which will take additional 3 years to complete. (followed by a 1.5 yr professional M.Arch )</p>
<p>Can anyone offer some advices (in terms of job securities, flexibility?)? I know that you should study what you like. But the thing is I am sure I will be a top student in civil, I wonder if I can achieve the same level in arch.</p>
<p>If you're really worried, why not finish your engineering degree and apply for a MArch afterwards. This way you have two professional degrees and the difference in time of completion won't be significantly different. The B.Sc in Arch isn't as important as the B.Arch or M.Arch, so whether you get it or not is insignificant in terms of M.Arch admissions and employment. </p>
<p>I'm not advocating that you should study civil engineering if you don't like it though, especially since you have 3 more years to go. Just keep in mind that it doesn't hinder your ability to go into architecture after school.</p>