[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.

[David Farber]

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 culture shock I feel I made an excellent choice. The only real negative I can see is the fact that the school is located in one of the worst states of the country. The program acts like a bubble in a way, attracting smart students from all across the country and world at a much higher rate than the rest of the university.

Teachers are amazing, program is great, facility is very good. While the actual state isnt the best it is nice to have Texas next door which is home to quite a large number of big cities. (I ended up in Texas). If you have any questions go ahead and email me.

dfarbe1@tigers.lsu.edu

[David Farber]

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

[David Farber]

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

[David Farber]

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.

[David Farber]

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.

[David Farber]

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.

[David Farber]

Your positivity is contagious…..

[David Farber]

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.

[David Farber]

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

[David Farber]

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.

[David Farber]

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 the other part of the equation. Make sure all are great.

[David Farber]

Yes. I am a recent grad.

[David Farber]

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

[David Farber]

there we go, now things seem brighter dont they?

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