The best things about Architecture:

"Studio work is my favorite, there are huge studios and it's a good way to get on with some work at the same time as seeing your course mates. "
Theo, at University of Plymouth - Read more

"I like the whole process of design and the way it is taught. I enjoy doing the practical exercises and going on the field trips to inspire our design work. Generally, I enjoy the work itself and the freedom to use and experiment in different techniques. For example if you enjoy painting you can use it to present your work, yet if you prefer using CAD you can do so. "
Lisa, at The University of Nottingham - Read more

The worst things about Architecture:

"You get a huge amount of work, more than almost any other course I came across; probably more than medicine. It's also quite difficult and work critiques are sometimes brutal. A lot of people drop out as they aren't up for the amount of work and the standard. It also ends up being expensive as you have to buy most materials yourself and pay for large-scale printing and lots of equipment."
Lisa, at The University of Nottingham - Read more

"The maths. I didn't do maths for A level so it's been a bit of a struggle but I'm getting there "
Theo, at University of Plymouth - Read more