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**Breaking Through the Walls: A Sarcastic Look at Architecture and Study**
Greetings, fellow architects and study enthusiasts! I’ve been wrestling with this one for a while now, and I’m here to share my thoughts, shall we say, with you all.
I’ve been staring at a blank screen, wondering if I’m truly living up to the hype of architecture and study. It’s easy to get caught up in the “practical” aspects, the “abstract” solutions, and the “creative” potential. But the reality is, I’m definitely not going to be able to do it all for as long as I’m in this school.
Let’s be honest, the workload is a constant struggle. I’ve been juggling classes, studio time, and the demanding demands of the university system. It’s a relentless cycle, and I’m starting to question if I’m even capable of achieving a sustainable balance.
I’ve been researching different approaches to study, and while I’m definitely intrigued by the idea of building a study-friendly environment, I’m also concerned about the potential downsides. The constant pressure to meet deadlines and maintain a high GPA can be incredibly draining.
The friends I’ve met are incredibly cool, and I’m genuinely excited to see how I can make a positive impact on the world. But I also know that my own life is bound to get worse, and I’m not sure if I can maintain a consistent work-life balance.
So, I’m not going to lie, I’m feeling a little overwhelmed. I’m wondering if I should stay the course, or if I should try to find a way to prioritize my studies and find a sustainable balance.
Perhaps I could consider exploring alternative study methods, like online courses or group study groups? Or maybe I could even take a break and recharge before my exams?
I’m not saying I’m incapable of being a good student, but I’m wondering if I’m truly prepared for the demands of university life.
I’m curious to hear your thoughts, and I’m eager to hear your perspectives on this interesting and challenging topic. Let’s discuss how we can navigate this challenging path together.
Thank you for your time and your support.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
I’m beginning to have doubts about this.
I absolutely love architecture. I love how it blends creativity with practicality, how abstract it is, and what it represents. I’ve always loved buildings. I’ve always loved problem solving and have always been interested in the arts and creativity. I love it. I love buildings, and I love the idea of projects based around designing them. I also love that going to school for it opens up a lot of doors for other creative/design based work.
However…I also have other loves in my life. I love working out consistently. I love making music. I love spending time with my sister. I love reading. I love biking. I love film. I love my girlfriend. I’ve been able to do a grand total of zero of these things over the last month due to either not physically being able to, or being too mentally exhausted to do them. I can’t imagine a world where I can do them for as long as I’m in this school. If anything, I think the workload is bound to get worse and more intense.
I commute about an hour and a half by bus every day. Every day for the last month, I’ve spent 12-14 hours doing both classes and studio time. Add in my commute time, and I basically wake up, do school, then come back home and sleep to do it all again.
Before this, I promised myself I would try my absolute best to maintain a work life balance, but I’m wondering if that’s even possible. There simply is not enough time to reasonably commit consistent smaller efforts toward a project, and typically requires multiple hours spanning a very short time. I know you all know this. I know you probably hear this all the time.
I love architecture. I love studying it. I absolutely hate what it is demanding of me, and I have no idea if it’s worth destroying all my hobbies and possibly my mental and physical health in the name of a degree. The friends I’ve met are really cool people, but I also really miss my closest friends who I’ve been unable to see in weeks.
I’m not stupid. I knew this would be hard going in. I knew it would demand a lot of me. I knew it would be busy, and all nighters were common, and I knew it requires a lot of passion to put up with it. But…I guess I wasn’t expecting this much. Maybe that’s naive, or maybe I was just kidding myself.
Should I stay the course? I’m definitely going to finish out this term to really see, but I just don’t know if this is sustainable. I have an urban planning and sustainability degree already. It was much, much, much, much, much easier than this. Perhaps I got too comfortable.
I’m beginning to have doubts about this.
I absolutely love architecture. I love how it blends creativity with practicality, how abstract it is, and what it represents. I’ve always loved buildings. I’ve always loved problem solving and have always been interested in the arts and creativity. I love it. I love buildings, and I love the idea of projects based around designing them. I also love that going to school for it opens up a lot of doors for other creative/design based work.
However…I also have other loves in my life. I love working out consistently. I love making music. I love spending time with my sister. I love reading. I love biking. I love film. I love my girlfriend. I’ve been able to do a grand total of zero of these things over the last month due to either not physically being able to, or being too mentally exhausted to do them. I can’t imagine a world where I can do them for as long as I’m in this school. If anything, I think the workload is bound to get worse and more intense.
I commute about an hour and a half by bus every day. Every day for the last month, I’ve spent 12-14 hours doing both classes and studio time. Add in my commute time, and I basically wake up, do school, then come back home and sleep to do it all again.
Before this, I promised myself I would try my absolute best to maintain a work life balance, but I’m wondering if that’s even possible. There simply is not enough time to reasonably commit consistent smaller efforts toward a project, and typically requires multiple hours spanning a very short time. I know you all know this. I know you probably hear this all the time.
I love architecture. I love studying it. I absolutely hate what it is demanding of me, and I have no idea if it’s worth destroying all my hobbies and possibly my mental and physical health in the name of a degree. The friends I’ve met are really cool people, but I also really miss my closest friends who I’ve been unable to see in weeks.
I’m not stupid. I knew this would be hard going in. I knew it would demand a lot of me. I knew it would be busy, and all nighters were common, and I knew it requires a lot of passion to put up with it. But…I guess I wasn’t expecting this much. Maybe that’s naive, or maybe I was just kidding myself.
Should I stay the course? I’m definitely going to finish out this term to really see, but I just don’t know if this is sustainable. I have an urban planning and sustainability degree already. It was much, much, much, much, much easier than this. Perhaps I got too comfortable.
