Which is easier to become, a successful architect or doctor?
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You make them both sound very promising.But both jobs have pros and cons....agreed,a doctor occupation makes u feel good about urself that you have helped someone get better.\nArchitect is less about other people,its about wat we like to do.More or less,both jobs will need dedication,but the doctor seems to have an edge over itself as you  can get resruited by any major hospitals but architects??never hear alot of them happening.So we have to make a name for ourselves.\nNone of them is easy,they both require dediaction and hard work.Decide properly and NEVER look back...... \n\n\nby the way,i hope i can answer ur questions now.
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I don't think either one is easier.  It depends on your interest and/or aptitude.  My degree is in chemistry and I think it is easier than physics.  I'm sure physicists think physics is easier than chemistry.
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They both potentially pay very well. Engineering is quicker you can make alot of money after 6 years of school instead of like 12. But medical is alot more prestigous. Also, its about what you'd enjoy most.
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For modern architecture start with these guys:\n\nLe Corbusier\nMies Van der Rohe\nLouis Sullivan\nFrank Lloyd Wright\n\nAncient architecture is more about the different styles than the individuals, like Greek, Roman etc. So I'm assuming your looking for the guys above.
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A better person in life...and a cardiologist or neurologist
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I doubt if you could be a PERFECT doctor.. BECAUSE no doctor is perfect now and never will be. Whether or not you can become a GOOD... outstanding doctor is mostly up to you and YOUR abilities. It also takes MONEY to become a doctor not just because of being a doctor but because it takes a number of years that one has to devote their time almost exclusively to studies and more studies. It would be very difficult for a person to work at a job and study to be a doctor. Thus.. if you have the money to proceed.. plus the will power, they most anythilng is possible.
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Dr. Cooley is 86 y/o and Dr. Debakey is 96 y/o.  Both still have major influence in the treatment of cardiac disease and surgery....Dr. Cooley (I think) has done more cardiac surgery than Debakey, but both are/were excellent surgeons who are resposible for traing excellent surgeons.  I think I would accept either for consultation, but then would ask to have one of their proteges do the actual surgery.
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University of Cincinnati.  I have 3 friends who went there and are now architects (very successful ones, at that!).
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There is no short cut methods for success. taking  your age into consideration you must devote to your future building plans dedicately. Academic education in one way a prime requisite for any job opportunities. instead of building castles in the air you must be steadfast in your approach. there is no strict rules a particular qualification will deliver the same opportunity to one and all.  any successful man would have a deliberate pursuit left behind. value the suggestion of elders. keep confidence  work hard.
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i'm not sure which would make more money in North America but right now I'm just finishing first year studying civil engineering in Glasgow, Scotland. It just depends if you're more into the designing side of things or the technical side. On my course there are people who are studying both civil eng and architecture so maybe you should think about doing that to give you a view of both subjects? Good luck!
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Another option would be to study an emerging field, called 'interior architecture'.  It is based more in structural and scientific issues than interior designing. \n\nI am a licensed architect in Pennsylvania, and I can tell you that the money is not fantastic, but it can be very personally fulfilling.  If you are not sure, I would recommend not enrolling in a 5-year preprofessional program as that is best suited for individuals that are certain they want to be architects.  \n\nOne of the best programs I know of for individuals who are interested in architecture and design is that at Kansas State University.  Students spend the first year or two taking generalized design courses for architects, urban designers, and interior architects, and then later apply to the field that best suits them.  (This is not my alma mater.)\n\nGood luck.
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What's more important? Doing work you like, or making money?\n\nRadiologists make good money, and are in demand. Reliable income, job security, forever.\n\nGraphic designers, if they work for someone else, make average to  middling money, but you will never make a lot of money (as much as a radiologist with some seniority) unless you are working for yourself, or have your own company with people working for you.\n\nI am an Apple tech, I support people working in the graphic trades - lots of competition out there right now. Hard to get good gigs, hard to make money, when some guy in South America can now bid on the same work, and undercut you. \n\nI have clients who are large design houses - I have individual clients working out of their homes - no one is getting rich in design right now - just paying the bills.\n\nMy buddy works in the Cath /Rad Lab at a big hospital - they are backed up - radiologists write their own ticket as far as work goes. \n\nSo - money vs artistic satisfaction?\n\nthat's the question
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I wish starting was 40k.  It is on the coasts, but in the middle more around 35.  \n\nArchitecture is its own degree usally requiring 5 or 6 years (never less).  It is often one of the hardest degrees at a university.  For example at the school I went to only 30% of the kids who applied were accepted.  In first year we had 200+ students, we graduated 60.  \n\nHere's a good site: http://architecture.about.com/cs/careers/a/bearchitect.htm
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Most definitely a SCIENTIST!!  Sacred Geometry! the Golden Mean! 12 around 1!!  He is truly the Divine Architect!!!
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All it depends what you really want to do.......going for architecture need some amount of creativity that should be introspected by yourself only........whereas in IT you should have a good aptitude and a sense of fast learning........
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Engineering by far !  The insurance industry is going to destroy modern medicine in America in the next ten years! Engineering has so many aspects to it you could go from one area to another and never get bored. Start with buildings ... move on to museums ... move on to bridges .. move on to tunnels ... Or just start where you want to be.  It's a lot of mathematics ... but math doesn't change every four to five years like medicine does ! And usually the city or the building owner has to worry about the insurance ! Unless you are the head engineer signing off on the plans ... like that Hyatt hotel disaster way back when ... I think the engineers got some heat on that.
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This is one of the most unusual questions I've ever read. It's sort of like asking what's easier, winning a marathon or a chess game. If you want to be a doctor, you'll need to take the MCAT - a 5.5 hour computer-based exam that requires knowledge of basic sciences, as well as critical reasoning and stress management skills. If you don't want a medical career, a GRE is a much better choice - it's half as long, adaptive, and does not require any knowledge of science.  I've never heard of a program that would accept either test, but I'm not an admissions consultant. Double check, but if you can indeed take either, go for the GRE!