Hello everyone, am a student of a prestigious university here in Nigeria. Am currently studying architecture and I'll like to your opinion concerning an issue. When I chose the course I didn't really know what I wanted but I chose architecture because when i was in primary school i love to draw a lot- i can be at home drawing from morning till night but when my parents saw that I liked drawing most of the time and I was not reading my books they didn't like it when they see me drawing so they always tell me to read my books instead of drawing. So as time goes on I finally succumbed to them and bit by bit I got into secondary school and I loose the interest I drawing and the talent also was gone from me. I chose to study architecture because saw it was a fine course and a field where I can travel, be self employed, and that i can also revive the talent of drawingetc... But during my part 1 1st semester I was getting tired of the course due to the fact that I didn't like like the archi courses I was taking it was more of drawings which I wasn't used to or I wasn't doing when I was at home.
Then I was already seeing the break light that I need to change the field. At the end of the sessio ( when part1 ended) I wanted to change so I discusses with friends and family about what I was about doing- some sat on the fence, they were like "follow your mind", others said it was because I jst started that freshman years are always like that that at the end of the day I may end up liking the course and that there's no easy course that I just had to face it,some people also said I should consider the time and money(which is much) I've invested into it that I can do it since others are doing it.
To cut the long story short am almost through with my second year now and am still not having interest what am doing I tried so much to develop myself in the course, I learn Archi software, draw in my spare time, spend more time in studio doing design yet am not happy with it, my grades are not compensating for the huge effort I put in for studio and other course involving creativity (majorly Archi courses). Am doing well in the courses that involves one to read and pass exams but all of this creative, artistic courses are not just helping me, after devoting long hours in doing them I don't see favourable result.
I've tried to talk to my coursemates asking them questions about this course especially those that are doing well in it and I realise that most of them do have a flair for drawing,some also have architects who are already in the field
Lastly when I look at the years dedicated to get a degree in architecture (5years) and one year for masters which is compulsory if u want to practice and become a certified architect I don't think it is worth the stress because even as a Fresh graduate of architecture ( after nysc) you work in firm that pay you stipend before you can stand on yr own which will take about 5 to 10 years. I know the course is 6 years before choosing it( as stated in bronchure) but am unaware of the pay n what it entail- long working hrs drawing plan,section,elevation etc and also exams to be taken before becoming certified. Also am on a very law GPA now I can't cross to a course that make sense anymore and I don't want to go for anyhow course.. What should I do, should I take another jamb to get a degree that will allow me to work in any field I choose to- I've decided to study economics or cross to another department like sociology, education courses as future sometimes don't depend on the course one studies

You are OYO

With dis ya epistle write up na HISTORY u supposed do

Anyway, carry ya cross

I also encountered the same problem in my first year,but with time I fell In love with my computer science.

I think its a psychological thing,your lose of interest comes from the fact that the course codes seems strange to you or it may a disinterest from school in general.

I would like a one on one conversation with you.
Here is my gmail account: tommyken6789@gmail.com

I will advise that u carry on with the course and try to graduate with something meaningful. it's beta than going to start from the scratch again, what's the assurance that u will gain admission into ur desired course after first or even second attempt? this time that admission is war, and are u willing to sacrifice two years and more into another course.

And your age also, in this era that most job require you to be 26 and below after NYSC, and Archi is still a professional course, compare to some of those course u said u want to change to that are not professional.

Continue with archi and graduate with something meaningful, (I believe the reason u are not doing well is because you are thinking, u av alternative, forget that and channel all your energy into archi and you will see that you will do well) or waste some years and go to something uncertain, a bird at hand is better than 100 in the bush.

dyangprof:
You are OYO

With dis ya epistle write up na HISTORY u supposed do

Anyway, carry ya cross

dyangprof:
You are OYO

With dis ya epistle write up na HISTORY u supposed do

Anyway, carry ya cross

dyangprof:
You are OYO

With dis ya epistle write up na HISTORY u supposed do

Anyway, carry ya cross

and na dis kind answer make am come here if you know get wettin to contribute, why not keep calm.

Architecture is one of those few beautiful courses we have in our higher institution.i entered Architecture excatly the way you did. now the differences between you an are.

1. you focus more on the money you will get at the end of the day rather than strive more to be better on the course. i never thought of money while studying the course.

2. i am not sorry to say you too lazy and your altitude towards the course is too bad. i never knew any Professional Architect, Family or friends that studied Architecture during my studies. but is strive well to be better per second. i do travelled down my hood to check on draghtmen on the street, i mingled with them. i learnt alot of things that was not even taught in school. i was able to compete with my course mate both practicals and theoretical parts of Arch. i learnt setting out outside my schooling.

My brother please engage your brain, thinking faculty and most importantly be patient as those are the ways you can do better.

i bet you, you gonna have yourself to be blame if you should leave Architecture forany course.

irrespective of my background, i worked harder to studied the course and i came out with a good result. been practising now for money than 10years. still very much relevant in the building industry.

Just TRY. put your ALL