i'm here to express my gratitude to everyone who helped me during my application and interview for UTM architecture.

and i got it!! XD so thank you...especially to sir azarimy for this thread.

though i'm still a lil uncertain about my decision, but i still feel very happy to know that UTM actually thinks i'm good enough for them (or maybe i have the potential for development, heheh) ^^ and that i have what it takes [albeit only initially...??] to become an architect! you have no idea how much that means to me. seriously. i feel totally confident and top-of -the-world after the UTM interview.

so THANKS A BUNCH!! *hugses*

Hello again , and thanks for your help about the interview process.. i got architecture at USM
now, any suggestions on things we should bring/get ready before going for archi course?

HI... im now starting form 6 n still hesitating if i shud take science stream or commerce... currently i m in commerce n taking ekons, p.perdagangan, maths. S n seni visual. izzit possible 4 me 2 get into local uni assuming dat my results r gud? im not a bumi..  shud i change stream when i still can since every1 is saying dat i need physics n math. T to get architecture course. its dat true?

I see... books etc all buy there la ... good 

thanks

croviax. which batch are you in? =D

*anyone went for the TranXXit workshop?*

wow..i juz found out this tread even though i've registered for this forum for quite a while already..and now im in my final year doing part 2.Should have know this earlier and share a lot of stuff here.

For me, after my 6 years studying architecture from my first year, all u have to do is do ur work smart. If u start early and you know what ur doing..there should be no problem at all. Time management is the most important thing which also require a lot of discipline. Don't get too carried out with what people complaining about their miserable life because they study architecture. It depends on how u look into every task ur doing. If u don't like what ur doing, then better make up ur mind fast. Architecture is something continuous and even u have spent a year and doing various tasks, u will realize u will learn a lot in the process. Experience u gained will help u a lot and thats why architecture is not the same as other profession when u can only sit on ur comfortable chair, open up u books and get straight A's in exams. To be successful, u need to go out there, open up ur mind and gain as much experience u can get as this is a hands on course. It may be hard for the earilier part of ur study but it tends to get more easier when u have got the experience which are handy in the process of solving everything that is related with architecture.

Btw..congrats to azarimy...i may get inspiration from this tread as i go along with my study or even with my profession later..thanx again

guys, need your opinions

i am going to buy my laptop for use in university [architecture year 1]. i went through various university websites that state their laptop requirements for architecture students (mostly US unis) and the following is what i compiled: -

- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0+ GHz or AMD Turion 64 X2 2.0+ GHz
- 2+ GB RAM
- 120+ GB Hard Drive (5400 or 7200 rpm)
- 802.11g Wireless Network Support
- USB 2.0 / Firewire (Firewire is optional but helpful for video work)
- DVD Burner
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 128+ MB dedicated Video Graphics Card (avoid Intel or integrated graphics)
- 15.4”+ widescreen notebook display [is this really necessary?]
- External optical mouse
- 3 year on-site/at-home warranty

my budget is around 3500 (is it too low?  ) so after surfing the web and laptop brands' websites, i think this one *might* do --

Dell Inspiron 1520 - RM3, 506.00
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5750 - 2.0 GHz, 2MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32 bit SP1 Edition (English) can anyone tell me the difference between Home Basic, Premium and Ultimate?
- 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife ™
- Memory: 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
- 250GB SATA Hard Drive
- NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR2 dedicated graphic memory
- 1-Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day Service - parts & labour) [Extra warranty means extra cash >.< or does anyone think i should get a 3-year warranty? i'm going to be studying in HK so...sigh. i don't know. maybe i should get one because i don't know anyone there who can fix my laptop for me]
- Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet

so...anything else i should consider? any other brand recommended?

help really really appreciated >_< i don't know anything about laptop specs before yesterday =_=

wah..europology..i got a clue d..going to hunt who u r...
if u got that budget..i advice u get urself a desktop as well..maybe bulky but then..peformance compared..desktop far more better than lappy in that range of price..but again it depends on u again..if u move alot..then laptop may be a good choice for u..but if spend most of ur time in studio, like me..then no trouble for having a desktop..

well, the reason i have a RM3500 budget is actually because i thought a 15" is a must and 3500 is the lowest price i can get for a 15" laptop with other specs that i want. if i were to get a desktop, then i'll have to ship it back to Penang when i come back every summer?   
i went to NEC's website but why aren't there any price quote? >.< i searched other websites and came across one that says 'e6310 is no longer available from the manufacturer'    is it true? i called the telephone no. from NEC's website but no one answered the phone. sigh. how much did you pay for the laptop?

i realise if i want a nVidia 256MB 8600M GS ++/2GB RAM/Vista Home Premium/Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) laptop, there's no way i can get one for RM3000 and below.

so i think i have to go for the processor with 2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB and NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR2 dedicated graphic memory because i think i have to pull my budget down to RM3000 and below. and it's true that i don't need the fastest and the latest...simply 'fast' will do    my basic requirement is that my projects and rendering can go smooth without any trouble. and that i don't have to wait for my computer to get things done.

just for your information:

i will be hosting an open talk about architecture education and the design studio in UTM during the first week of the semester. i'm also trying to get a slot in UM by 2nd week, but still havent finalized that yet. anyone interested about exploring behind the scenes of studying architecture are welcomed to join. i will announce the date, time and venue here.