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What is the AAB?
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IKTINOS CHAPTER |
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What is the AAB?
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To the College of Architecture Online Edition Brought to you by:
of Architecture and the Allied Arts
IKTINOS CHAPTER |
Required Classes
If you want your first degree in Architecture, you are
in the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Architecture Program
and you should take these classes, starting in the College
of Literature, Science and the Arts (LSA):
Note that the History of Architecture Courses are strongly
recommended to be take prior to Year 3.
| Year 1(Freshman)
Fall:
Winter:
Year 2 (Sophomore)
Winter (you apply to the CAUP now):
Year 3 (Junior)
Winter:
Year 4 (Senior)
Winter:
B.S. Requirements: 50 credits; 45 in Architecture All YR1 & YR2 Requirements
Other Registration Information:
Some Suggested Electives:
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Make sure you have all your classes written on paper.
Include the Division (ARCH is 005), Course and Section
Numbers along with the Credit Number.
You might want to write down the Time and Day along with
the Instructor so that all the information is on one sheet.
CRISP is the automated telephone registration system.
The "CRISP lady" can be your best friend or your worst
enemy.
If you are prepared, registration will go smooth, if
not, it may be a few years before you complete registration (just kidding!).
As an Architecture Student, you are guaranteed a place
in the required classes, you just have to make sure you fulfill all your
other distribution requirements.
Don’t rush and be sure to be patient with the system.
Rarely will you come across something without an explanation
and if you cannot seem to register for a class that you know you are qualified
for,
be sure to contact the Professor or Program Director
with your problem.
Don’t wait, the sooner they know there is a problem,
the better the chance of you getting in.
If step 2 (below) does not work, try a different touch
tone phone (no more pulse!).
CRISP is available from 7AM to 12 midnight, 7 days a
week.
1. Call CRISP on campus dial 81881
local off campus dial 998-1881
long distance dial 1-734-998-1881
2. Press 1 when prompted
3. Enter your student ID number
4. Enter your birthday as six numbers (MM-DD-YY)
5. Pick a 4 digit number you can remember for your access code and enter it in
6. Repeat your 4 digit number – Remember this number!
7. Enter "1" for registration transactions
8. Follow the rest of the prompts
What to do when an architecture critic presents you with negative remarks:
1. Blowfish. Puff out your cheeks and point your fingers out around your face, like dangerous spikes.
2. Pre-emptive abuse. Slap your head violently and mutter "stupid, stupid, stupid, I should have thought of that."
3. Misunderstand the criticism. Reply "Yo mamma."
4. Defense in numbers. Consult with your invisible friend, and then tell him to be quiet and speak later.
5. Alienation. Suddenly lose all english communication skills. Continue presenting seriously, in complete gibberish.
6. Throw down the gauntlet. Gesture aggressively toward the jury and
yell,
"Ya wanna go? Ya wanna step outside?" For a hockey motif, bear hug
a critic and try to pull his or her shirt up over the head.
This renders your opponent both blind and prone to your punches.
7. Bunker. Hide behind the nearest chair of pinup board.
8. Narcolepsy. Fall to the ground fast asleep, or, if this is inconvenient, gently lean back against the pinup board and doze off.
9. Camouflage. Prepare in advance and dress in a color similar to the
site model or surrounding furniture.
Then, in your moment of crisis, stay very still and make no sound.
10. Postmodern simulation. Leaf through your sketchbook and then look
up and say,
"I'm sorry, that's not in the script. What page are you on?
11. Distraction. Motion to a location behind the jury and point out
the submarine that's lurking in the distance.
Timed correctly, this defense will earn you sufficient time to disappear
mysteriously.
12. Good humor. Laugh boisterously and acknowledge the critic's witty
joke.
Then, smiling, proceed to ask for more serious remarks. Continue to
giggle at random intervals.
13. Tight scheduling. Immediately look at your watch, gather up your things, and leave the room apologizing for a previously scheduled appointment.
14. Sexual tension. Drop into a sultry tone and ask, "what are you doing after this is over?"
15. Lower the standards. Avoid standard terms like "plan," "section,"
or "elevation."
For section, say, "This is what it would look like if you sliced the
wall off and looked at it from really,
really far away with a zoom lens. In black and white." Instead of "plan"
use "strategy" until they correct you.
16. Regression. Cover your ears and start yelling, "La, La, La, La, La, La...."
17. Determination. Point at any part of your drawing over and over again
insisting
"But that's right here. Right here. It's right here. You’re just not
getting it. It's right here."
18. Quiet. Make the "shhhh" sound and look up into the distance.
After a pause, ask, "Do you hear that?" Keep this up until everyone
has forgotten the criticism.
19. Mystical/supernatural. Make your head spin around. Vomit pea soup.
20. Macarthy approach. Counter all questions with "Are you a communist?"
21. Jive. Answer in Ebonics. End response with "dig?"
22. Islamic. Ask, "Is it three o'clock?" Then spread your prayer mat on the floor and begin praying.
23. Hassidic. Say, "interesting question. Let us consult the Talmud."
24. Power of suggestion. Wink at the critic and repeat over and over: "You love it. Come on. You loooove it..."
25. Bribery. Say nothing and hand the critic a cookie.
26. Condescension. Look the critic dead in the eye and say "Well, well, look at Mr. Fancy Pants..."
27. Gastronomic. Grab your stomach and run. Add: "gotta go potty"
28. Euro-advertising. Say nothing. Whip out a roll of Mentos, smile at the critic, and freeze.
29. The Jim Henson. Wear a hand puppet. Have puppet answer all questions.
If a particularly negative criticism comes up, sag the puppet's head
and say "critic make Doinkie feel BAD."
30. The scarface. Dump a mound of cocaine on the site model. Kneel and bury your face in it.
31. Infantile. Substitute the word "smurfy" at key points in your defense.
32. Sociopath: Scream, "Why don't they leave me alone with my dreams?"
33. The John-Wayne. Insist on speaking in a Texas accent. Swagger.
Refer to the critic as "Pardner". If the critic asks you a question
you can't answer, make your hand look like a pistol and yell "pow"
When you're buried in studio work, you may not get a chance
to go home and cook yourself a nice warm meal. But don't fret! Just pick
up the phone and call one of the friendly food distributors. They are just
waiting to cook you a meal and bring it to your door. Here is a list of
the great places that love to give you food:
| Pizza
Nikko's 741-0075 ($5 pickup, $6 delivery) NYPD 669-6973 *Best pizza in town, if you have the money Dominoes 761-1111 Jet's 662-JETS Little Caesar's 665-8621 West Stadium/Pauline 971-0933 Packard/Platt Hungry Howie's 994-5464 Bell's 995-0232 Cottage Inn 995-9101 North Campus 769-5555 Central Campus Pizza House 995-5095 Other Lucky Kitchen 747-9968 Oriental Express 668-2744 Dinersty 998-0008 San Fu 668-4787 Jimmy John's 913-9200 *Very fast delivery Mr. Spots 747-7769 Tios 761-6650 Takeout Express www.takeoutexpress.com These are all great places to get food.
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AAB, A&AB, A&A – Art and Architecture Building
BURSLEY, BURLODGE – North Campus Residence Hall with Cafeteria
BELL TOWER, SHAFT – North Campus Tower
BS – Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture
CAD, ACAD – Computer Aided Design, AutoCAD is a popular computer aided design program
CAEN- Computer Aided Engineer Network
CAUP – College of Architecture and Urban Planning
CHRYSLER – Chrysler Center, located across the street from the AAB, next to Pierpont Commons
DPS – Department of Public Safety – 647-4066
EECS- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Building
GSD – Harvard University - Graduate School of Design
IDP – Intern Development Program – you’ll need to be a part of this if you want to get licensed
ITD – Information Technology Division – operates most of the computing sites
MA – Master’s of Architecture – you’ll get this degree following Graduate School
MU – Media Union, huge library on North Campus, attached to Pierpont Commons
NCRB – North Campus Recreation Building – located behind Bursley
PIERPONT – The North Campus Commons, like the Michigan
Union -notice there's no "point" in Pierpont
| Drafting Supplies
Barnes & Noble North Campus Commons 668-6022 m-th 8:30-6 fri 8:30-4 Art Attack
Michigan Book & Supply
Office Max
Ulrich's
HOBBY
Hosford Meale
Ypsi Hobby Shop
Lee Wards
Franks Nursery & Crafts
O'Leary Paints
Copy Center
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Hardware/Lumber
Fingerlie 617 S. Fifth 663-05813 m, f 8-5:30 t, w, th 8-8 sat 8-4:30 sun 9-3 Carpenter Brothers
Builders Square
Schlenkers
Stadium Hardware
Armstrong Lumber
Home Depot
Ace Hardware
Meijer's
B+B Heartwoods
Jackson Brothers
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Order
Charrette 4663 Woodward Ave., Detroit (313) 833-9616 m-f 9-6 sat 9:30-6 OR for Catalog 1-800-367-DRAW (3729) m-f 8-6 EST Utrecht
DMI
Plastics/Scrap
Friendman's Scrap
The Scrap Box
BOOKSTORES
Shaman Drum
Afterwords
Wooden Spoon
Dawn Treader
Websters
Praire Avenue
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Photo
FotoOne 2471 W. Stadium Blv 665-3686 m-f 8-7 sat 9-6 Focus Photo
BMC
University Photo Services
Ivory Photo
Ritz Camera 1 hour
COPIES
Kolossos
All Print
American Speedy Printing
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Professional & Architecture Exposure
The Main office holds multiple resources for the CAUP student.
Job listings, interview setups and other items that prepare the student
for architecture work are all available for the asking.
Beverly Brockman (Registrar) and Mary
Anne Drew (Secretary to Dean) are valuable resources to those that
are interested in doing more than just the coursework.
Be sure to stop in and introduce yourself and ask as many questions
as you need to find the information that you are looking for.
If they don’t have the info, they will direct you to someone that does.
Lectures are a common event that should be scheduled into
your itinerary.
They are generally held in the AAB Lecture Hall or across the street
in the Chrysler Auditorium at 6PM or 7PM.
You should attend as many of these as possible as they will be helpful
to be used as examples in the future.
Come early if you want a decent seat, the lecture halls fill quickly
about 10 minutes before the lecture.
There are a few student organizations that focus on the Professional aspects of architecture.
The American Institute of Architectural Students (AIAS) is an organization
devoted to the student perspective of architecture.
Alpha Rho Chi (APX) is
the Professional Co-educational Fraternity of Architecture and the Allied
Arts.
APX is the professional student organization the focuses on: site visits,
office visits, job searching with a mix of a social atmosphere.
It has an extremely large Alumni base and finding friends with similar
interests is not as easy as it seems.
The Organization of African American Students in Art, Architecture and Planning (OAP) also has a division at the CAUP.
There are four options you have for living at Michigan,
dorms, house/apartment, coop, or commute.
There are three main dorms on North Campus. These are Bursley, Baits
and Northwoods.
The most favorable is Bursley because it has an excellent cafeteria
and it’s only a 5-minute walk to the AAB.
Baits has a little bit longer walk and no cafeteria (you have to stop
by Bursley on your way over if you want food) but it has a much quieter
atmosphere and an older population.
If you are living in a house or apartment, you are probably around Central
Campus and will have the privilege to ride the Michigan Buses
(see the transportation section in this
Guide).
You can also choose to live in Student Co-opportunity Housing where
you share a house with a few others and are expected to do various jobs
over the course of the year.
And finally, if you have a place out of town, or away from the bus routes,
you will probably have to commute everyday to class.
See the transportation section of this Guide for more information regarding
parking and other issues.
There are plenty of activities to do at Michigan, you should make it
a habit to get involved with events that are valuable living experiences.
Habitat for Humanity is a great opportunity to volunteer and get building
experience.
The CAUP has an intramural hockey team in the winter that usually plays
late night at Yost Arena,
as well as a soccer team and more recently, a broom ball team.
Remember to support your studio
partners with their endeavors and cheer them on with your T-squares!
Set a schedule-go to bed and get up at the same time every day
Exercise-20-30 minutes a day is recommended, although not within 5 hours before bedtime
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol-
Caffeine keeps you awake, it can be found
in coffee, chocolate, soft drinks, non-herbal teas, diet drugs, and pain
relievers
Nicotine causes you to sleep lightly and
wake up earlier due to nicotine withdrawal
Alcohol may make you feel sleepy, but
it deprives you of deep sleep
Relax before bed-train yourself the associate restful activities with sleep
Sleep with the sun-sunlight helps reset your biological clock
Don't lie in bed awake-get up and do something else, don't frustrate yourself
Control your room temperature-extreme temps can disrupt sleep
See a doctor if your problem continues-if your symptoms are extreme, you may have a more serious problem
As a college student, an architecture one especially, sleep is often
neglected.
However the National Institute of Health claims that sleep is just
as important as food and water.
In studies on laboratory rats, their life spans were reduced from 3
years to 3 weeks when they were deprived of sleep.
There have been no studies done on studio rats.
Sleeping gives neurons in your brain a chance to rebuild energy and
get rid of cellular byproducts that may pollute them.
Lack of sleep impairs such functions as the immune system, nervous
system, concentration, memory, physical performance, and mathematical abilities.
Extreme deprivation can lead to paranoia and hallucinations as well
as agitation and hyperactivity.
Sleeping is therefore good for your health, grades, and relationships.
Once you go to sleep, there are 5 stages you go through.
The first is light sleep, which is when muscle activity slows down
and you drift to sleep. A person in this stage can be awakened easily.
This is also the stage in which that strange sensation of falling occurs
and you jerk yourself awake, causing your books to fall and everyone in
the classroom to stare at you.
The stopping of eye movements and slowing of brain waves characterize
the next stage.
The third and forth stages are called deep sleep. The brain emits very
slow delta waves, and there are no eye movements or muscle activities.
People woken in this state are groggy and confused.
It is a good time to hit them up for money or ask them to borrow things
because they are not likely to be aware of what is going on and they may
not remember it later.
Finally REM sleep occurs. This has nothing to do with the musical group;
rather it means rapid eye movement.
During REM breathing becomes rapid and irregular, eyes jerk, limbs
are temporarily paralyzed, and heart rate and blood pressure increase.
This is the stage in which dreaming occurs, and it stimulates the brain
regions used in learning.
It takes approximately 90-110 minutes for the entire cycle to occur,
and then it starts over again at stage one.
Unfortunately this time period is longer than the average lecture,
so the snoozing you do in class is not as refreshing as an entire night.
Most people need about 7-8 hours of sleep to be in peak condition, however
these numbers vary from person to person.
Getting too little sleep many nights in a row creates what is called
a "sleep debt" which has to be paid back.
Your body cannot be trained to function on less amounts of sleep.
You may adapt to a sleep deficient schedule, but you will suffer the
consequences mentioned above.
How can you tell if you are getting enough sleep?
Well, if you feel drowsy at any point during the day, even during the
most boring slide show,
or if you can fall asleep within five minutes after your head hits
the pillow (or a soft text book), you are not getting enough sleep.
Our bodies are controlled by biological clocks which regulate our circadian
rhythms,
or characteristics that occur during the day (when we feel hungry,
have to use the bathroom, etc.).
Chemicals in the brain are the regulators of these processes. External
cues can trigger the release of these chemicals (kind of like Pavlov's
dog).
Daylight, or lack of it, can cause us to become sleepy. When our circadian
rhythms become disrupted, an effect similar to jet lag occurs.
This jet lag syndrome is common with people who work at night, such
as many architecture students.
This can cause heart problems, digestive disturbances and emotional
and mental problems, as well as an increase in accidents.
Some ways to combat this disruption is to work under bright lights in order to trick your body into thinking it's daytime, and to take scheduled naps.
If you should have extreme problems sleeping or staying awake, you may
have a more serious sleeping disorder.
Some common sleeping problems are insomnia (trouble falling asleep),
sleep apnea (stoppage of breathing while asleep),
restless legs syndrome (crawly, tingly feeling in your legs), and narcolepsy
(falling asleep randomly during the day).
If any of these are happening to you, consult a doctor.
Charette – from the French word "cart" because
in the old days, when a project was due,
you had to put your drawings on a cart. Now used to mean
a project assigned and due in a short time, usually less than 24 hours.
Portfolios are never finished
You can always get into the AAB after hours if you wait long enough
Coffee is your friend
Try not to have a black wardrobe
Have fun!
Try not to ride the vomit comet (last bus to Central Campus at 2AM)
PowerPoint, PageMaker, PhotoShop, WORD, EXCEL, Telnet, Netscape
Models are not and never will be cheap
The Bentley Historical Library is located on Beal Ave.
on North Campus for all University of Michigan Historical needs,
just walk down Bonisteel (away from the Commons and AAB)
and take a right onto Beal, the Bentley is on your left.
You will need to fill out some forms and leave your bags
and jackets in the coat room.
You must also leave your ID and let them get the materials
that you need.
The Slusser is the larger gallery on the ground floor
of the AAB. You should stop by often to enlighten your mind!
The College Gallery is the smaller space next to the
lecture hall on the second floor of the AAB.
Kinko’s can save your life, 24hrs a day! 2609 Plymouth Rd. 996-0050
Procrastination
Procrastination is my sin,
It causes me much sorrow.
To end this sin I must begin,
In fact I'll start tomorrow.
1:
A man is flying in a hot air balloon and realizes that
he is lost. He reduces altitude and spots a man below on the ground.
" Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?" the balloonists
shouts.
The man below replies, " You're in a hot air balloon,
hovering 30 feet above this field."
"You must be a engineer, " says the balloonist.
"I am," replies the man on the ground, "but how did you
know?"
"Well," says the balloonist, "everything you have told
me is technically correct, but of no use whatsoever."
The man reflects for a moment, then says, "You must be
a architect."
"I am," replies the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well, " says the man, " you don't know where you are,
or where you're going, but you expect me to be able to
help.
You're in the same situation you were in before we met,
but now it's my fault."
The AAB and the Media Union are well equipped with PCs and Macs for
your use as a student.
Be warned that during Finals week it may be difficult to get a computer
but somewhere,
there is one just waiting with your name on it! You should know that
the network may go down,
but the system operators are on the job to get it back up and working
as fast as possible.
Be understanding and realize that you’re not the only one that has
to get something done.
The rules for taking an unattended computer are as follows:
1. If the computer screen saver is on for more than 10 minutes, you
have the option to save whatever work is on the machine and use it,
but be sure to save the work first!
2. If a computer is left unattended and the program is rendering or working on a detailed model, please do not tamper with the computer, just find another.
3. As you move into "crunch time" it will become ever more necessary
for students to respect each other's right to work.
This means not leaving unattended work on a computer AND not shutting
off EVERYTHING that you see left unattended.
The simplest way to accommodate everyone is to LEAVE A NOTE, not
just
a coat or a notebook at an unattended computer.
4. Save your work before leaving the computer for any reason.
You should save your work often anyway, but when you get up to go do
something is an especially good time to save.
You never know: you could happen to meet an instructor or another student
in the hallway, have a minor emergency suddenly come up,
or otherwise get delayed, and not make it back to the machine in a
timely manner.
5. If you do need to take over a machine where someone had been working,
be kind to them. SAVE THEIR WORK UNDER A NEW NAME,
preferably whatever name they used, with a 'B' appended to the end
of the name, or some other easily-recognized variant.
Don't assume they saved their work before they left, and don't assume
they deserve to lose unsaved work.
Use a slightly different file name, because they may have been working
from a prototype drawing or paper that they don't want overwritten,
or they may have even left to seek help about how to fix a mistake.
6. If the person comes back while you are still working, let them copy any data files they need. It only takes a moment.
7. There's sometimes a need to commandeer an idle machine; just be considerate about it.
MIRLYN (MIchigan Research LibrarY Network) is the
online library catalogue.
It also has links to many other Big Ten libraries and
other indices such as the Wilson Index.
It is searchable by author, subject, title, medical subject,
Library of Congress call number, government document code, and Library
of Congress keyword.
Examples of searching include:
S=Herzog – in order search for books on Herzog & deMeuron
A=Koolhaas – in order to find S, M, L, XL.
Lists are returned from searches from which books or journal
articles (if searching from the Wilson Index) can be chosen.
In these choices, the title, author, year, a brief synopsis,
the call number, and the status of the book are listed.
The status can be anything from checked out to on shelf
to on reserve to out for repairs.
The Avery Index to Architectural periodicals is
published by G. K. Hall. It is a comprehensive list of over 13,000 professional
periodicals of architecture.
It is searched much the same as MIRLYN. Often the articles
listed in Avery are not available in the University Library system.
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Having a Car on Campus
Though most students do not need a car, some choose to, either because
of convenience, commuting, or other reasons.
If you do decide to bring your car, be aware that parking is quite
limited on North Campus and sometimes expensive.
You have four parking options, the first being non-metered street parking.
Though it is free, it is usually hard to find an empty space, or it
is too far from your intended destination,
but there is virtually none of this type of parking on North Campus.
Your second option is metered street parking. This is usually convenient
because you will be looking close to your destination.
Meters usually need to be fed Monday through Saturday until 6PM, but
check the meter that you are using first.
The third option is to park in a parking structure and your last option
is to park in a University Structure or Lot.
This requires a paid permit which can be obtained by Parking Services
for a fee.
There are specific permits for specific lots, so make sure you know
where you want to park before you try to get a permit.
As a student, you are most likely eligible for a Green or Orange Permit.
These are Commuter Lots where you can drive to, park your car and ride
an University of Michigan bus to a campus bus stop.
Permits can be very expensive but are relatively a good option overall.
Specifically for the Art and Architecture Building, there are a few
options.
The rear lot is a good choice if you can find a spot, but remember
that it is generally packed during class time, but it is possible to get
a spot.
This lot is metered and there
is no change machine in the vicinity, so remember to bring your quarters!
The next closest lot is in front of the North Campus Bell Tower/Media
Union. This lot, too is metered, so bring your money.
Your other option is to get a Commuter Permit and drive to the Commuter
lot and take the Commuter bus back to the Art & Architecture Building.
You cannot park in the Bursley or Baits Lots unless you have a permit.
These lots are heavily monitored and it is not worth the ticket.
For any questions, call Parking Services at (734) 764-8291.
U of M Buses
The big blue buses are the way to get around campus.
They are free, stop at various essential places and there are several
routes.
You can get a copy of the bus route schedule at the information desk
in the Michigan Union or on any bus behind the driver’s seat.
Be aware that the buses only run during certain hours and usually the
last bus to North Campus leaves at 2AM and they don’t start running again
until 7AM.
After hours, the Nite Owl runs two routes that covers all of campus.
It is free and a late night option, but it can sometimes be a long
trip or a long wait.
The Nite Owl routes and times are listed on the University of Michigan
Bus Schedule.
Ann Arbor Buses
Also known as the AATA, the city of Ann Arbor offers public transportation
around town.
There are various routes and times of running, so check an AATA bus
schedule for details.
Each trip costs 75c or you can purchase a monthly pass.
Contact AATA for details. AATA bus schedules are available at the Information
Desk in the Michigan Union.
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
331 S 4th Ave
Phone: 734-996-0400
Cabs
There are many companies in town so check the yellow pages before you
go out and keep a few numbers on you if you think you might need a ride.
Some companies offer late night deals or group fares, but it depends
on the company.
Though it can be expensive depending on how far you are going, but
a typical ride from North Campus to Central is about $5.
Taxies are a great alternative to walking or driving to and from a
party.
Acme Sedan Services: 665-8283
Airport Cab Corporation: 662-0033
Ann Arbor Taxi Services: 741-9000
Blue Cab Corporation: 231-2222
Daniel's Transport Services: 677-1448
Yellow Cab: 663-3355
Trains
There is a local Amtrak train station in town, located between North
and Central Campuses (across the street from the Hospital).
Contact Amtrak directly for fares and schedules. There are daily trains
to Chicago and Detroit that can get you to just about every city across
the nation.
Amtrak
325 Depot St.
Phone: 734-994-4906
Planes
The major airport near Ann Arbor is the Detroit Metro (DTW).
The Detroit Metro is located just outside of Detroit and takes about
25 minutes to get there in little traffic (more like 40 mins.).
It can be reached by traveling east on I-94.
For more information, contact:
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
9000 Middlebelt Rd
Phone: 734-942-3550
Walking, Bikes, and Roller blades
The most popular method of transportation in nice weather on campus
is walking. It is always free and fun, just bundle up in the winter!
Another popular choice of transportation is the bicycle!
Things to know: make sure you lock your bike up and register it with
the University Police so it can be tracked if stolen.
Usually, this occurs at the beginning of Fall Semester. More information
can be obtained at the Michigan Union Information Desk.
Roller blades are a fun and popular fair weather method of getting around;
however, you must remember that all university buildings will not allow
you to wear them inside.
Remember to pack a pair of shoes!
YOU MIGHT BE AN ARCHITECTURE
MAJOR IF...
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1. ...you hit the sack when other people's alarm clocks are going off.
2. ...you have ever drooled during a class, especially a Physics class.
3. ...you eat glue.
4. ...you CELEBRATE space and form and OBSERVE your birthday (in studio).
5. ...you have spent more hours in the studio than you have spent sleeping in your entire lifetime.
6. ...you have used MIRLYN more than twenty times in one week.
7. ...you think things other than words can "read well"
8. ...you hear the entire morning show on your favorite radio station BEFORE you go to bed.
9. ...you smell coffee when you talk.
10. ...you don't know what day it is.
11. ...you don't know what the rest of the campus looks like.
12. ...you have altered your vocabulary drastically (such as replacing the word "neat" with "engaging"..."hello" with "leave-me-alone"...etc.)
13. ...you have ever made anything out of Coke cans.
14. ...you include CHEEZE-ITS into your daily diet.
15. ...you think it's possible to CREATE space.
16. ...you have listened to the radio long enough to hear a song more than thrice in one sitting.
17. ...you have more bandages on your hands than a mummy has on its entire body.
18. ...you don't know your telephone number or the location of your residence hall.
19. ...you have ever slept more than 18 hours in one period of slumber.
20. ...you fight with inanimate objects.
21. ...you smell like the couch upstairs.
22. ...you've tasted all the different brands of soda containing caffeine and regularly debate which is most effective.
23. ...you've ever visited kinko's between the hours of 2am and 6am.
24. ...you've ever fallen asleep on the toilet.
25. ...you are deaf.
26. ...you are never seen in public without headphones around your neck.
27. ...you are never seen in public.
28. ...you never go to your 8:30 class (sleepwalkers excluded).
29. ...your roommate thinks he/she has a single room.
30. ...you've ever held your head and yelled "...no vertigo, no vertigo!"
31. ...you've ever listened to your WHOLE CD collection within 48 hours.
32. ...you've cut your own hair with a utility knife.
33. ...you've ever been harassed by security
34. ...you have argued about what day of the week yields the prettiest sunrise.
35. ...you are amused by the workings of the "do-nothing".
36. ...you have been forced to learn how to break into the architecture building after hours.
37. ...you have Band-Aid stains that won't go away on your hands, fingers and arms.
38. ...you realize exacto knives are a necessary evil.
39. ...you have ever fallen asleep with wet hair and had wet hair when you woke up to go to your first class.
40. ...you understand that the architecture building doubles as a dormitory.
42. ...you notice yourself skipping things, such as Physics, and lunch...and supper.
43. ...you wash your hair in the studio bathroom sink.
44. ...you have ever used up a roll of film photographing a door.
45. ...you know who Jenneret is.
46. ...you find the studio phone number next to your name in friend's rolodexes.
47. ...you smell.
48. ...you think trash can be artistic.
49. ...your parents, relatives, and friends hate your studio instructors.
50. ...you keep a book on your desk entitled "14000 Things To Be Happy About".
51. ...you participate in making lists like this.
52. ...when you speak, it unconsciously comes out as a long, steady moan
53. ...you understand someone else speaking this language.
54. ...you've ever done the YMCA hand motions at 3 in the morning without being drunk.
55. ...you've ever danced on a studio desk for Mardi Gras beads.
56. ...there is a book on your bookshelf entitled "The 1890s and Beyond".
57. ...you use colored pencils and/or Rapidographs to balance your checkbook.
58. ...you know the waitresses at Expresso Royale better than you know your parents.
59. ...when driving, you keep thinking someone is honking at you, even though it is four in the morning and nobody is out except you.
60. ...you do TERM papers the night before they are due.
61. ...you have friends who aren't in the school of architecture who are worried about the quiz in their sandwich-making class
62. ...doing laundry requires more than six washing machines and three hours.
63. ...you have perpetual graphite on your face.
64. ...you combine breakfast, lunch, and supper into one BIG meal to save time
65. ...you don't know anyone who procrastinates more than you (outside of the school of architecture)
66. ...your primary spring break activity was sleeping.
67. ...you've ever had this conversation: "What's wrong...you look tired." "I'm an architecture major." "Oooooh! Sorry I didn't know."
68. ...you have ever been standing outside of a building holding a cup and had a passerby throw a quarter in.
69. ...you have Domino's number tattooed on your hand.
70. ...you party with your teachers.
71. ...you are constantly thinking up excuses to tell your non-architecture teachers why you didn't get your homework done.
72. ...you have ever chained a chair to a desk.
73. ...you discuss the appearance of the new library addition every time you pass it.
74. ...you have ever hooked up more than three power bars to each other.
75. ...you have ever painted, mangled, lettered on, added hangers to, or discombobulated any part of a telephone that will later be used.
76. ...you have more snapshots of buildings than you have of people.
77. ...you have ever purchased more than $100 worth of plaster, clay or chip-board.
78. ...you notice yourself repeating things over and over and over and over and over and over and over...
79. ...someone once suggested that you were lazy and you almost murdered him.
80. ...pre-med majors feel sorry for you.
81. ...you are thinking of changing your major to pre-med.
82. ...you have ever tried to squeeze sixteen hours of work into five
minutes.
83. ...you were ever successful in doing #82.
84. ...you have ever drawn tree-bark magnified 1000X.
85. ...you slapped that person who said "What is that supposed to be?!"
when you were drawing #84.
86. ...you think Ugly Kid Joe's "Everything About You" was written about the architecture studio.
87. ...you have ever cut your finger off.
88. ...you took a date to the gallery lecture series.
89. ...you play with balloons, recorders, yo-yos, and slinkies on a regular basis.
90. ...a flexible curve and a kneadable eraser is all you need for a fun night.
91. ...you didn't know there was a presidential election this year.
92. ...at night, your nightmares consist mostly of building models.
93. ...your life is like ten-thousand spoons when all you need is a knife.
94. ...The Dean has said something to you during one of his infamous crits that you don't have a clue what it means.
95. ...you have ever spent thirty hours on a wood/gesso drawing and then heard your instructors tell you to paint the wood white again.
96. ...you have ever taken any of the following classes to up your GPA:
Abstract Sequence, Differential Equations, Advanced Chemistry, Political
Thought,
Philosophical Theory, Microchip Construction/Lab, Survey of the Endoplasmic
Reticulum, or New Latin IV.
97. ...you've ever discussed the various shapes of urinals in plan.
98. ...you think that Windex tastes good.
99. ...you've ever misplaced your keys for more than a week and lived just fine.
100....you bleed, and the blood that comes out is architecture.
101....you want to hurt the person who said that.
| Ever wonder what to put on your Class Evaluations at
the end of the term?
The Best and Worst Comments Received: "Text is useless. I use it to kill roaches in my room." "He teaches like Speedy Gonzalez on a caffeine high." "In class, the syllabus is more important that you are." "Help! I've fallen asleep and I can't wake up!" "Text makes a satisfying 'thud' when dropped on the floor." "The class is worthwhile because I need it for the degree." "His blackboard technique puts Rembrandt to shame" "Textbook is confusing...someone with a knowledge of English should proofread it." "Have you ever fallen asleep in class and awoke in another?
That's the way I felt all term."
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"Keep lecturer or tenure board will be shot."
"This class was a religious experience for me...I had to take it all on faith."
"The recitation instructor would make a good parking lot attendant. Tries to tell you where to go, but you can never understand him."
"Problems sets are a decoy to lure you away from potential exam material."
"Recitation was great. It was so confusing that I forgot who I was, where I was, and what I was doing--It's a great stress reliever."
"He is one of the best teachers I have had...He is well-organized,
presents good lectures, and creates interest in the subject.
I hope my comments don't hurt his chances of getting
tenure."
"I would sit in class and stare out the window at the squirrels. They've got a cool nest in the tree."
"Bogus number crunching. My HP is exhausted."
"The absolute value of the TA was less than epsilon." [I guess that means he's less than an infinitesimally small non-zero value.]
"TA steadily improved throughout the course...I think he started drinking and it really loosened him up."
"Information was presented like a ruptured fire hose--spraying in all directions--no way to stop it."
"I never bought the text. My $60 was better spent on the Led Zeppelin tapes that I used while doing the problem sets"
"What's the quality of the text? 'Text is printed on high quality paper.’"
"The course was very thorough. What wasn't covered in
class was covered on the final exam."
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