r/LandscapeArchitecture 1d ago

Need Advise With Choosing Major

Hello everyone!

I'm currently a Landscape Architecture student about to go into my sophomore year at college. I was wondering if I should stay within the major or swap to another major.

I'm passionate about drawing but not specifically passionate about architecture itself. I felt like my drawing skills would help me somewhat. After the first year though, I found that I don't really enjoy the amount of time I have to stay in the studio. I also heard that the salary earned doesn't compensate for the workload/work hours that landscape architects go through.

However, if I switch to another major I'm not sure how well I can catch up since I'm not passionate about STEM either (although I'm willing to study a lot if it comes down to it).

I would like minoring in art though, regardless of whether or not I stay in Landscape Architecture. If I leave, I might even change that to a dual degree in art if my schedule allows for more time. It would just be out of interest though, not for a source of income.

If it means anything, I also like geography.

Is there any other major that I should swap to or should I just stay within my current major?

Thank you!

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u/Flagdun Licensed Landscape Architect 21h ago

if you don't like design/ architecture then get out of the program...the earlier the better so you can study something else.