[NABS-L] Architecture in College

[Jesse Fung]

Hi Bryan,

I’m diagnosed with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, which means that I am lacking central vision sensitivity. This eye condition usually manifests itself around adolescence or as a young adult. As for my decision to choose architecture as my major, I really didn’t face a lot of backlash or criticism from my rehab counselor. Maybe it’s due to the fact that I still maintained a decent academic standing even when my eyes were deteriorating during high school. As of this current moment, I would say that my eyes have normalized for a lack of a better word. Even before my eyes were bad, I already made the conscious decision to pursue this area of interest. However, I wouldn't say that I am absolutely confident that I am going to be a star-architect student (insane crazy need no sleep creative minds who are already proficient with all the architecture programs). 

Sincerely,
Jesse Fung


> On Aug 5, 2020, at 3:14 PM, Bryan Schulz via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm curious about your situation and major decision.
> Do you have a decent amount of central vision?
> Does your doctor expect declining vision?
> Did your rehab counselor raise any objection to your choice of major?
> Bryan
> 
> 
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> Cc: Jesse Fung <jesse.c.fung.1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] Architecture in College
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> All the emailing threads on getting accustomed to college have been really helpful. As an incoming freshman preparing to study architecture, I haven’t been able to meet people who are in this similar position. As a result, I feel like I’m going into this academic area “blind”. Some of my concerns stem from the heavy visually-demanding aspect of design and modeling. Nowadays, the use of computer programs such as SketchUp, CAD, and Revit have become integral with learning the architecture trade. Not only are these programs heavily visual, there are many commands that one has to learn. On a side note, I became visually impaired two years ago so I am not great with Braille. Are there people who are currently studying architecture or practicing architects that I can talk to about these concerns? Thanks!
> 
> Sincerely,
> Jesse Fung
> 
> 
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