An architecture major's backup plan

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<p>I took two architecture classes in high school (the only ones offered). I really enjoyed the class and had no problem receiving a good grade. Unfortunately, it was an easy A class and the teacher had no architecture experience. He used to be an aerospace engineer so he wasn’t a good judge of a students work. At this point, I don’t really know if I’ll be a good architect although I’m definitely interested in the career.</p>

<p>I’m wondering here, lets say you receive your architecture degree, work in the field for a couple of years, but realize you’re just not a good architect. What is the backup plan for most people? Real estate, urban planning, interior design, construction management?</p>

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<p>Well, you’ll probably find your niche somehow. A good number of architects, or those trained as architects, go into related fields once they find what they’re especially good at. I know a lot who are in Construction Management, contract administration, capital projects development, etc. A degree in architecture doesn’t necessarily mean you have to only try to create “designs,” something which the majority of architects don’t necessarily do, even in a traditional architecture practice.</p>

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