<p>Ok, here's the deal. My first choice was to go to UCLA, under their Architectural Studies Program. But unfortunately I was rejected :(. So, now, I will be attending UCSD this upcoming Fall 2011.</p>
<p>Obviously my interest lies in architecture and design.
The two majors I know of that are somewhat related to architecture in UCSD is Urban Studies and Planning (which is the major I am currently under) and Structural Engineering.</p>
<p>This is my dilemma:
Since I prepared myself for Architectural Studies for UCLA & Urban Studies & Planning for UCSD (which required no Calc. class before transferring), my skills in math may be a little rusty. But I will still be taking Calculus eventually because I will be going to Revelle College (that requires Calc & Physic as part of their GE reqs).</p>
<p>What should I do?
Stay at USP? .... or Switch to SE?</p>
<p>Another thing I want to mention is that if I stay under USP, I will graduate in 2 years. For SE, 3 year+/- (which is not ideal)</p>
<p>I also plan to apply to graduate school (to attain a Masters of Architecture), which I know requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 --- pre-reqs of Calc & physics. [another 2.5-3 years]</p>
<p>What do I do?
Is there anyone in the same boat as I am?</p>
<p>I’m surprised that they put you in Revelle College. I was placed into Revelle College as well but as a CS major. They usually put the engineering majors there since they have already finished the Calculus and Physics courses by the time they transfer. Structural Engineering is definitely going to be a more valuable degree obviously. But if you don’t want to go down that path and stay with Urban Studies, you may be able to request to switch your college in UCSD if you can prove that you’ll graduate faster if you switch to another college. As an Urban Studies major, I’m assuming you have taken alot of GE classes. Revelle College require 2 quarters of Calculus, 5 quarters of Science classes. It is quite intense for a non engineering major, alot of hard work. Try going to the UCSD website and review all the GE requirements from each college. See if you can prove that you’ll graduate faster at another college.</p>
<p>But I still need to meet the requirements for before entering grad school (pre-reqs for Masters of Architecture):</p>
<p>"Pre-requisite course requirements vary from school to school. Some require a minimum of one course in college calculus
and one course in physics, preferably mechanics. Some also require that applicants complete survey courses in art history or
the history of architecture. Preparation in the visual arts is desirable and may include drawing, sculpture, and/or graphics.
Courses in the humanities, philosophy, literature, and economics are also recommended. Admissions committees often
consider applications from those who, at the time of application, do not have these prerequisites. If applicants do not have the
prerequisites, they will either be required to complete them before entry into the program or allowed to make up their
deficiencies at the same time they enroll in the architecture school. "</p>