news flash!!!

i just received an email from my graduate school coordinator in london. they've restructured the program i will be taking, and they now split it into TWO separate programs. one is the MArch program, which will take 16mos to complete. (an additional 4mos from the original.) the other is the MSc program, which still takes 12mos to finish. what's the difference? hold on, i'm getting there.

the MArch program...

"is mainly addressed to graduates in architecture. it will provide conceptual and analytic design tools and skills enabling designers to respond creatively to current and future environmental challenges in architecture and urbanism. Its longer duration aims to support detailed project development, focusing on real-life projects and encouraging the design, construction and testing of experimental structures..."

the MSc program...

"is addressed to both architects and engineering graduates. it will emphasise the analytic components of the taught course, making extensive use of our advanced computational modeling and simulation tools and aiming to develop a creative collaboration between the disciplines. it follows on the experience of many recent MA graduates who have found very good work opportunities with some of the world’s leading environmental engineering firms..."

i am leaning towards the MArch program, 'cause the MSc course seems to be a tad too technical. (read: boring) i might have to resubmit a portfolio for the MArch program, though. will have to ask the course director. but at any rate, the arch program seems more interesting because it will also cover issues in urbanism. gives it a more macro approach. plus, the experiments sound REALLY COOL. (geek alert, geek alert!!!)

i'm so happy. i've always believed that deferring my studies was a good decision. and this just reaffirms everything. i strengthens my faith in God, in His marvellous plan for my life. it helps me realize again, that if i listen to Him and do His will, things are only going to get better.