Learning From America’s Best Schools View the 2011 Rankings Stepping into a successful career in architectural practice begins with education. Norman Foster, a Yale University graduate, said that two strong influences have contributed to his success and resilience over the years. They are, first, the people he met in school and during his formative professional practice years and, second, the time he spent in college. Foster has enjoyed a unique and storied career, but parts of his experience are common to all architects. Click the image above to view the Design Futures Council's annual rankings. At university, students’ experiences can