David Farber

Im actually going to be in Baton Rouge this weekend for when LSU dominates Alabama and to interview some people. We can talk if you like.

Oh I am biased as I went to LSU. As for your cons to LSU. The humidity…….its hot and stickly, its Louisiana. For 6 months you will sweat as you walk from the car to the studio. As for partying, you will be in the studio more than anything. As for not knowing anyone….I moved from Jersey to LSU and while it was hard to initially get over the…[Read more]

Wow then I am glad, glad I didnt take the California job. I feel bad, bad for those who work in California.

Atleast…..I hope they would be higher for LA’s like yourself who live in California.

Oh the revolving door comment was because I know a lot of people my age, aka just out of college, who have been hired by firms like Sasiki and to be fired within two years. But your def. right, better to have a revolving door than no door.

Thank you Trace, for telling me how the world works. I feel better now.

California has a high cost of living compared to the rest of the US, therefor salaries are higher to compensate.

Both Revit and BIM do not transition to landscape architecture easily. Or should I say that landscape architecture doesn’t transition to them easily. As more engineers use these programs so do architects. Unfortunately site design and an easy interface inst something either programs interfaces excel at…..at all.

Your positivity is contagious…..

Supply and Demand. There are more people, supply, then there is demand. I havent really seen this though. Companies asking for MLA’s for entry level? Where? What companies? If your good enough they will want you as an investment.

You need connections with firms. Following a path that literally hundreds are taking wont get you to your goal.

Ofcourse California pays more, look at how expensive everything is.

Thats a big move. If I was you I would get some assurance of a job before hand. Dont go blindly. Oh and Sasaki is like a revolving door to the grunts of the office.

Having finished my interviews after college a few months ago, I would say looks, personality, presentation of yourself certainly matters alot. I spend more time with everyone at work then I do anyone else on the planet. You need to be able to be around them all the time. Besides that connections are key aswell. Portfolio, resume, internships are…[Read more]

Yes. I am a recent grad.

I sat in his last class at LSU for my final semester a few months ago. I am glad I did. It meant alot.

there we go, now things seem brighter dont they?

Yah I have the exact same sentiments on the topic. Eventually though, he is going to hit the door he cant walk through because he doesn’t have the key.

Huh?

http://dirt.asla.org/2009/12/08/designintelligence-2010-landscape-architecture-program-rankings/

Oh, as for what I would have done differently. Most likely have paid more attention to school my frist and second year. But in reality, I wouldnt have changed a thing.

email me if you have questions about LSU

dfarbe1@tigers.lsu.edu

Hey Blake I graduated this past May from LSU!

April, go to LSU, it changed me alot. You are going to have a different experience than most because of the age and maturity difference. I loved LSU, lead me straight to a great job. The program is ranked so high, the best teachers, everything really. (besides the occasional hurricane, or oil ball)

I graduating in May, just started a new job. Thats the most diffucult thing, to wake up each day and check the email, and recheck and recheck and recheck. All it takes is one person, one connection. Have to keep your head up. I felt the exact sameway.