Should I shift from architecture to civil engineering, PT, or nursing?

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Problem/Goal: What are your thoughts about shifting from 4th year architecture to engineering or nursing?

Context: I'm a 4th year arki student about to spend 4 more years in architecture because of my struggles with autism(ongoing assessment) and executive dysfunction from ADHD. Then another 2 years for apprenticeship. 10 years in total until maging architect.

The only subject that is causing this delay is AD4 and BT4, which I took a break from for 2 years dahil nag shift yung groupmates and friends ko during midterm/final term which left me to finish our finals group work by myself. My mental health also declined because 2 of my family members died from cancer and my ex of 3 years replaced me with a classmate in his university. I don't see myself happy in this field nor do I like the career progression. Only stayed to for my family to recover financially and because my mental health wasn't bad as it is now.

Kapag sa civil engineering ko, it'll add only 2 years and I am fully aware of what my workload will look like because I have friends and family in CE, it will still be familiar to me albeit more focused on complex solving and less of the designing/3d modelling work. I will also have more options once I graduate. I'm aware it is extremely hard. I'm studying in a state university. Considering it because theres no tuition, lesser years and good career progression.

If I shift to nursing I'll have to start over from 1st year so I'll still spend 8 years in college. No scholarship for transferees. Fully aware sa workload ko because my entire family, friends, and my ex are nurses. I know its expensive and mentally demanding in a way that is different from architecture, and its possibly one of the best environments for AuDHD students because its both stimulating and structured. Doesn't induce creative burnout in me like architecture. Mass memorization alongside using formulas and laws that I am not familiar with. Critical thinking and frequent communication between multiple people. Busy. Good salary and career progression abroad. Family wants me to become a CRNA or an anesthesiologist. good for body doubling, structure and a stimulating environment.

I just reallly wish architecture wasn't such a dog-eat-dog industry with low pay.

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Posted Sep 8, 2026, 11:44 AM UTC

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