<p>I am currently a University Studies student at Virginia Tech with no idea of what I want to major in. I am looking at Engineering and Architecture because I am pretty good at math, but I'm really afraid of the science I would have to take. I'm not too bad at chemistry and I should be able to manage physics but any other science is killer for me. I love art as well, so that may help. </p>
<p>What does an architect do on a normal day in their job? Is it repetitive? Is it rewarding? And finally, how much free time do you have? Thanks!</p>
<p>Since you go to school at a place with a top Architecture program, maybe you could meet with one of the teachers there about the program and whether you are suited for Arch as a career.</p>
<p>free time? haha. ha. funny. free time = sleep time. </p>
<p>the only “science” in architecture is physics -> structures. </p>
<p>what you do in school has really nothing to do with what you do on a job. i would say it is rewarding. you get a good career where you get to be creative everyday. the field is constantly changing and there are always new technologies and ideas developing. </p>
<p>My son is first year at UB Architecture and loves it and is barely surviving. 48 hours at a time at the studio. I don’t know how he does it. Even having a love for it still makes it hard to survive the program.</p>
<p>I’m an architect and still employed; here in Chicago probably 40% of architects aren’t gainfully employed. Those still working saw their salaries reduced. These harsh circumstances are present whether you’re a recent grad or a senior citizen with years of experience and principal-level responsibility. I recently heard starting salaries for new grads can be as low as $7.25/hour for lucky candidates. Plenty interns and young grads work for free just to gain work-experience. Go read Archinect web-site, and acquaint yourself with the actual working (dsyfunctional) conditions of architectural profession. Then decide.</p>