Ah, time to do your own dishes, wash and fold your own clothes, buy and cook your own meals, watch your budget and friends, etc. C'mon, it's part of becoming an adult. You'll love it

Choose your path wisely, Ben

Hmm...here's a taste of what to expect from Architecture. Most (I think all...) are done with SketchUp. HERE YOU GO.

Five years for Part 1 & 2. You don't need to take the Part 1 exam if you finish the program in an accredited school. LUCT is not accredited. So you have to take the exam. How long? Not sure...never took it.

Hmm...the competition to enter UM is hard. That doesn't mean UM's architecture has a stiff competition though I'm from UM, and I should know. There's always a couple high achievers, some enthusiasts, lots of mid-level undergrads (especially part 1), and some low achievers. I'll won't be talking about the politics and quality of lecturers though But just so you'll know, UM Arch like most metropolitan architecture schools, are visited by the country's reputable architects - that's one thing I love most about UM Arch.

"Masters"...the B.Arch program in UM is also considered as post-graduate program, but it's not creditted as "Masters", and we don't get all the perks that post-graduates get...but our school fees are at post-graduate price~! Argh~!

P/S: UM is the most expensive IPTA in the country. The services are not up to par though...

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Added on December 28, 2007, 3:34 amYo Benjamin911, if your parents are ready to sacrifice for you...just try to help around with the money factor by finding some cash on your own. I can't work during the semester but during the holidays, I earn as much as I can...and believe me, after Part 1, I did earn up to RM5000 a month just by doing part time...and that's in Malaysia. You do wonder what you can do overseas...spending in Australia is fine as long as you are earning Australian dollars. Their livelihood is way cheaper than in Malaysia...and make sure you get PR there...lots of perks

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As long as your Part 1 is recognized, UM will accept you. Note that I mentioned recognized...not accredited. There have been several UPM students that came into UM Part 2 with their UPM Part 1 degrees (UPM is not accredited for their Part 1 & 2). You'll have to go through the interview process though.

Actually, LimKokWing students will not have a hard time finding jobs... It's just that they may have a harder time securing higher pay or raise until they pass the exams. But thing is, many bosses I know including some that I've worked for felt that LimKokWing students are the best in Malaysia. I have no idea how they felt that way, but the 2 LimKokWing graduates that worked with them (and many more as trainees under industrial training) made them feel secure with LimKokWing.

It means you need to sit for the Part 1 and 2 exams later. Not recommended if you are doing it locally. But if you are doing it overseas, say USA or UK, and have experience working there as Part 2 Architect (Part 2 by the respective country's board - not LAM), you can come back to Malaysia and your service will be very much sought after. You'll easily get 5 digits pay if you're good at design even if you don't have LAM Part 1 and 2 then. I've seen it happening, and yes, it'll keep on happening.

Will it be hard? Part 2...depending on the Universities, they may interview you. They will surely ask for your CV and results. So if you performed really well, then, you wouldn't have a problem. My friend graduated from LUCT and proceeded to enter RMIT easily.

Wah...this, I can't help lo. It's up to you.

Try your luck lady 8 is a good number...2008...

Yo, for beginners...let's start with these 3 books by Francis D.K. Ching: 1. Form, Space and Order; 2. Design Drawing; 3. Building Construction Illustrated.

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Added on January 7, 2008, 8:35 pmNon-beginners...you know what you need to read

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You don't need to worry about that. Lots of architectural firms are lacking of human resources at the moment...and always will be.

Government gives government projects to Bumiputra companies...but that's just a small portion of the market. The private sector is where architecture fluorishes. It doesn't matter what skin you have, as long as you are good at design...then, you're going to make it good out here in Malaysia.

Hmmm...check up my previous post. I quoted it below. Buy those books

Genius Loci...spirit of place. It's more than what it defines That's the only way to experience spaces, environment, atmosphere, people, etc.

Lilian Tay of Veritas Group is both a qualified Civil Engineer and Architect. But she only practice architecture. When you are registered with more than one profession at a time, you'll be in for a hard time. I'm not sure if she is registered as Corporate member for the engineering part...but that'll sure take a toll on completing the CPDs.

My friend in NUS mentioned that they have a 5-year program. You get Part I in their 3rd year BUT you do not graduate. You only graduate on their 4th year. Then, on the 5th year, you get Part II. Their courses are accredited by SIA and RIBA.

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Added on January 13, 2008, 12:09 amYear out is optional...unlike UK.

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Then, it's not. Azarimy said it several times dy.

Hey azarimy, how do you cope when designing with pencil is so much fun and easier (elegant, smooth flow of creativity) but the need of computers just can't be overlooked? Do you draw on butter, tracing (whatever media) first and then compute them into CAD, SketchUp, Max, Revit (whatever software)?

I spent the first semester of my 5th year drawing with pencils and Artlines...now, I have to compute...I really lost the passion for design with computers...