Listen "Studying Architecture: What's It Like?"
Episode Synopsis
Stay tuned to hear Sam, a 3rd-year student, share everything you need to know about studying Architecture at Cambridge! A full list of discussion points can be found below.
00:00 Introductions
00:30 What actually is Architecture?
02:00 What’s the difference between Architecture and Engineering?
04:00 How multidisciplinary is Architecture?
06:00 Sam’s future plans after her undergraduate degree
06:30 Who is Architecture for?
09:30 Follow what you enjoy first and foremost
10:30 Why did you choose Architecture?
12:40 Did many people apply to Architecture from your school?
17:10 What’s the course structure for Architecture?
21:00 How are you examined/assessed in Architecture?
23:30 How are you taught in Architecture? Explaining supervisions and tutorials in Architecture
34:45 What is the "Starchitect"?
38:00 How is the role of the Architect ever-changing?
44:00 Sam talking about her dissertation in Architecture
58:50 How Sam has blended Poetry and Architecture
01:04:00 Sam’s work experience
01:10:00 The current culture amongst Architects
00:00 Introductions
00:30 What actually is Architecture?
02:00 What’s the difference between Architecture and Engineering?
04:00 How multidisciplinary is Architecture?
06:00 Sam’s future plans after her undergraduate degree
06:30 Who is Architecture for?
09:30 Follow what you enjoy first and foremost
10:30 Why did you choose Architecture?
12:40 Did many people apply to Architecture from your school?
17:10 What’s the course structure for Architecture?
21:00 How are you examined/assessed in Architecture?
23:30 How are you taught in Architecture? Explaining supervisions and tutorials in Architecture
34:45 What is the "Starchitect"?
38:00 How is the role of the Architect ever-changing?
44:00 Sam talking about her dissertation in Architecture
58:50 How Sam has blended Poetry and Architecture
01:04:00 Sam’s work experience
01:10:00 The current culture amongst Architects
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