" 101 things i learned in Architecture School "

#101 - Architects are late bloomers. 

Most architects do not their professional stride until around age 50 !
    There is perhaps no other profession that requires one to integrate such a broad range of knowledge into something so specific and concrete. An architect must be knowledgeable in history, art , sociology , physics , psychology , materiality , symbology, political process , and innumerable other fields, and must create a building that meets regulatory codes, keep out the weather , withstand earthquakes, has functioning elevators and mechanical systems , and meets the complex functional and emotional needs of its users. Learning to integreate so many concerns into a cohesive product takes a long time, with lots of trial and error along the way.

If you're going to be in field of architecture, be in it for the long haul. It's worth it.