Switch from Arch to Industrial Design?

collegeparents
Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:18:20 +0000

My son is a freshman Arch student at the Univ of Cincinnati. From what he has told me, all the stories about the long hours are true. However, the work/time involved has not bothered him. So far his GPA is 3.4. Last week though, he told me that he is sure that he wants to transfer out of Arch. He says that it is not what he had envisioned, and “hates it.” The DAAP department at UC also offers an Industrial Design major. This is where my son is headed. He has been hanging around the ID studios in the little free time that he has, and loves the things they are doing. He says that it fascinates him.

Arch track was 6 years (4 for undergrad + 2yr master’s). New track is 5 years, plus the year he is in now…still equals 6 years. UC curriculum offers tons of co-op opportunities for both majors.

It’s a big move…any thoughts (both pro & con) on his proposed major change?

Thanks in advance!