<p>I am currently a freshman in Peking University in Beijing, China. As a girl majoring in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, I am also greatly interested in Architecture. I applied as a 2012 transfer student to the School of Architecture in UVa and WashU, and fortunatly got accpetedby both.</p>
<p>WashU gave me a morphey scholarship of more than 20,000$ in the first year while UVa did not gave me any FA since no FA is offered for international transfer. But fortuanely I can afford both, so I would like to choose and pursue the best education.</p>
<p>I compared the two schools carefully but feel that I need more subjetive opinions about them since I have never been to the States and only knew these schools through internet or a few friends. But I have to confirm UVa or WashU really soon(in May.12th..) Would you pls give me some suggestion?</p>
<p>In terms of the location, some suggested me that UVa is at an advantage since it's in the south east and is closer to some big cities in the east coast. This will do good to an Architect majoring student since they could see more buildings and cities with ease. And Virginain students will have more opprotunities for both interns and jobs since the economic is more developed in the East Part comparing to the Central America where St Louis locates. So is it reallt true that location does matter so much?</p>
<p>While on the other hand, I prefer an Architectural education that is not too focused early in the freshman year, in other words a liberal arts architectural education. Some said that one can get exactly a liberal Arts Architectural education in St Louis. But I believe that one could also get the same liberal Arts Architectural education in Uva. Is it really so?</p>
<p>Lastly, if possible, could you pls tell me something that attracts you most to WashU or UVa? And perhaps some disadvantage also?</p>
<p>Thank you so much!!</p>
<p>For the best answers about UVa, you should email one of UVA's International</a> Student Ambassadors from China. They'll be able to answer your questions about UVa from a Chinese International Student's perspective.</p>
<p>Thank you so much! I e-mailed them but but I'm afraid that I don't have much time to wait for them to answer(the deadline's in 5.12th). What abt your opinions? Thanx~</p>
<p>Wow, you're cutting it close. I have to admit I'm biased since I went to UVa, but I didn't study Architecture. I've visited Wash U. Both schools are pretty, and you'll get a great education at both. </p>
<p>For the study of architecture, UVa is a unique place. First of all, the Architecture School is UVA’s smallest school so you’ll have a lot of personal attention there. Secondly, the University is a UNESCO</a> site just like the Egyptian Pyramids and the Great Wall of China, because it was founded and designed by Thomas Jefferson. So the study of architecture at and of UVa is a big deal. While UVA's architecture is strongly classical, the Architecture School is very modernist in focus, which is obvious in the current Campbell</a> Hall expansion.</p>
<p>This has lead to a lot of bickering</a> at UVa and in the architecture world at large about what the true definition of Jeffersonian architecture is. Is it based on the the spirit</a> of constant innovation or classicism in appearance? Personally, I find the debate riveting, and to have folks like the Director</a> of Prince Charles' architectural foundation drawn into the fracas on behalf of Classicism gives you an idea of the architectural discussions to be had at UVa - where both sides are quite vocal.</p>
<p>That said, UVa architecture students are called to do a lot of creative, innovative projects. For example, several years ago, students helped to create a Learning</a> Barge in the Chesapeake Bay. It even won an award</a> for sustainable design. Currently, students are working to rehabilitate</a> homes in Louisiana that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and are funding</a> and designing schools in Uganda. </p>
<p>I’m not sure about Washington University’s program, but you can’t go wrong with studying architecture at UVa. Virginia is very respected for its program. </p>
<p>Also, since this is an interest of yours, you should also look at UVA’s Jewish</a> Studies Program. Virginia’s Religious</a> Studies Program is one of the best in the US.</p>