is architecture still worth it?
I’m currently a second year architecture student, and lately I’ve been feeling really unsure about whether this path is right for me.
At first, I think I really wanted this. But now, it feels more like a burden than something I’m passionate about. I’m struggling with the workload, the pressure, and the uncertainty of what will happen in the future especially considering how much money is being spent on this course.
What makes it harder is that I see my friends in other programs, like nursing, and they seem more stable, happier, and more certain about their future. Nursing also feels like a “safer” path with more guaranteed income, and I can’t help but think, what if I chose that instead?
At the same time, I don’t fully see myself in architecture anymore but I also don’t completely want to let it go. It’s confusing because a part of me still wants it, but another part of me feels tired and lost.
So now I’m stuck wondering: Is this just burnout, or is it a sign that this career path isn’t really for me?
I’d really appreciate honest advice especially from people who have experienced something similar or are in architecture or nursing. TYIA!!!