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Hi everyone,

So I (22) am about to graduate with my Bachelor’s and I had intended on going to grad school this upcoming fall, but I did not get into my top school (UF) which has a Master’s Program + a certificate in Themed Entertainment, which is the field I want to work in. I’m really distraught because I thought I would be able to get in as I did a lot of networking with a lot of the people who run the program and genuinely thought I was getting in. I was planning on getting my Masters and then getting a job in the field (which I was told would be relatively easy due to the fact that the program has lots of connections/ networking opportunities w firms).

I currently live very far from any work in that field, and I’m afraid that if I go to any of my other schools (none of which are close to any work of that kind and all have different focuses/ specializations) that I will never get the opportunity to enter the themed entertainment industry and I will be stuck.

My mom suggested maybe working for a year and saving up money and applying again next year if I’m really set on this school, but I’m not sure if that’s the right move either. I’m also afraid of taking a gap year that I won’t want to go back to school as well, because honestly my bachelor’s has been so much work.

I’m just so lost on what I should do, and if anyone has any advice or suggestions please let me know.

I am in my 40s. I've been in IT industry for all my career, mostly due to opportunity. I don't hate it, but as I think about possible early retirement, and what I could do if money's not an issue, I keep thinking about how at one point I wanted to major in Architecture (in high school I really liked drafting class, I also minored in Art History).

Obviously at this point I'm not going back to school to get a degree in Architecture. Though I don't mind taking some classes, or even get some kind of certificate. In general I'm looking for "what are some things that someone in their 50's could do related to Architecture"

Sorry the question is vague and broad, but I'd appreciate some pointers that could help me do further research on (I'm in California, if that helps).

I am a final-year B.Arch student, about to complete the course in a couple of months. I have already worked with a couple of firms, gaining close to a year of experience. However, I know that I won’t be able to sustain the long hours, overtime, and a minimum six-day work week with little to no recognition.

I am not interested in starting my own firm in the future, nor do I want to continue working for a firm with low pay. Because of this, I have decided to shift to a field that offers better compensation and a healthier work–life balance.

At the moment, I am considering project management roles in real estate or construction companies, but I am open to other options as well. Pursuing another degree is not financially feasible, so I need to start earning as soon as possible.

If anyone has been in a similar situation and successfully transitioned, please drop your suggestions about the kind of skillset you have to acquire or what kind of pay are you getting now?

Also let me know what kind of companies I can apply to in India with a relatively good work culture

I'm juggling between the option of the University of Detroit Mercy's 5 year accredited accelerated Architecture degree (both bachelors and masters) and a dual degree of History of Art and Architecture at the University of Michigan (undergraduate). Tuition is covered for both schools. I know I want to pursue grad school at both. Here is what I heard so far.

UDM Pros:

• 5 year path
• accreditation
• have a plan to pay for the graduate year
• Built in internship

UDM Cons:

• Bad location
• Does not prepare for architecture jobs
• Classes get filled up and placeholders must be taken
• Some professors are hard to understand/unhelpful

UMICH Pros:

• Good name
• Lots of opportunities (Internships, programs)
• Good studios, professors
• Two degrees

UMICH Cons:

• Balancing 2 degrees may prove difficult and require 18+ credits per term (additional)
• No plan to pay for grad school, would have to take a break or find another way
• If I choose to take a summer term instead of additional credits, housing is not guaranteed.

However both of these schools have their pros and cons, and I'm interested in hearing from anyone who went to these schools. What are your thoughts?

Hi there,

I’m feeling very intimidated by going back to university to begin my masters. I completed my bachelors at the end of 2023. I graduated with distinction and went well in all my subjects, but because it has been 2.5 years since studying, I feel like I’ve forgotten everything. I didn’t get a job post grad, I just ended up moving cities, travelling and having lots of fun but essentially doing nothing. It’s been great but now I want to progress in my career but I’m so scared to study again, especially my masters. I don’t have any professional experience and my skills will be slow. Do you think I’ll be fine? Has anyone else had the same experience? How should I prepare myself to be thrown back into the deep end again?

Plz help <3

thanks :)