<p>hi everyone, i am just about to start my college life in sep. I am looking for a summer school to warm up before university. could you tell me any good architecture programs that don't charge a lot but offers a good course? currently, i found Pratt institute a good place to go, anyone know anything about it? or any other better places? thanx for your information in advance.</p>
<p>Cornell has a good one or BAC in you're in the Boston area</p>
<p>I attended the Pratt program and greatly enjoyed it Although they are EXTREMELY disorganized, the classes I took and the work I did was very interesting and a great introduction to architecture.</p>
<p>Son attended BAC last summer and really liked it. It is only a half day program, 5 days a week for 4 weeks and you commute (no dorms). It enabled him to work in the afternoons and participate in some sports or hang with friends in the evening. It was a good fit because he didn't really want to commit the bulk of his summer to a longer full time program. He really enjoyed it and ended up with a few pieces/projects for his portfolio. They also visited area architectural firms and museums. Of course Boston has a lot of varied architecture to view on the field trips too. </p>
<p>Interestingly he mentioned that there were a few kids who discovered architecture was not for them. I would say this was a valuable lesson to learn in high school before going through the whole college selection and application process.</p>
<p>Of course if you do not live in the Boston area you would need to make housing arrangements, etc. but it would be a fun place to enjoy your summer and you would have time for a part time job (4 weeks) and full time the remainder of the summer.</p>