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The Modern Grand Tour: Where I’d Travel After Architecture School

By Heather Snow · Published May 6, 2026 · Leave a Comment

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view of the Roman Forum, architecture of Rome, ruins in Rome

Graduation season always makes me think about the one thing architecture school can’t fully simulate: the experience of walking through a building or city and not just learning about it in history books. That’s why I keep coming back to the idea of the architect’s “Grand Tour” and the impact of travel. But what is…

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Should My Daughter Study Architecture in College?

By Heather Snow · Published September 15, 2025 · Leave a Comment

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Answering whether someone should study architecture in college made me reflect on my own journey. The profession isn’t easy, but the skills gained in school—creative problem-solving, time management, presentation, and adaptability—can open doors far beyond architecture itself. A dad asked me if his daughter should study architecture in college… I received a question recently from…

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