What is architecture like?

rhiaforestdiva
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:59:34 +0000

Hello,

I am a high school student who is trying to find her calling. I am a very good artist and I love drawing realistic things like nature and buildings. I found this and I really like that there isn’t a lot of math and physics involved.

My first question is what is the difference between civil engineering and architecture? Also, how is the family life of an architect? Are they constantly away from their family or, if they pick the right company, would they be able to take part in their family’s lives?

The last question is a very important aspect to me. If I’ll be traveling a lot and spending weeks or months away from my family, this certainly isn’t the kind of career I’ll be interested in. If it would allow me to work reasonable hours and still have dinner with my family every night, I might be getting somewhere.

Thank you.