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Expert: - 11/24/2006


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i dont know if you can answer this or not and i hope u dont feel as if this is a waste of time but, i am doing a junior paper and my question is "is it better to start your own arch. firm after college or work through someone elses first?" if you could and have the time answer this for me and give some reasons why, thank you for your time.

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Spencer - thanks for your question!

If you want to become an Architect, you don't have a choice!  In order to become eligible for the licensing exam, you must complete the Intern Development Program - which requires working under the supervision of an Architect.

In addition, school only gives you an overview of the profession at best.  You'll learn more in your first three years of work than all your years of college.

Hope this helps!

Richard Taylor, AIA
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American Institute of Architects, City of Dublin Architectural Review Board, Vice Chair of City of Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission, American Planning Association, Board Member Historic Dublin Business Association, Past Editor of SPLASH (a software forum), Past Editor of Open Directory Project, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America

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