the best thing as you start to get ready for thesis prep is to think of a problem or an idea (rather than a project or program). the good ideas or good problems should be solveable with any project or program.
so, for example, instead of simply choosing a "school," think of what it is about it that you want the project to emphasize. if your interest lies in education (ie. how to maximize education through architecture), then, that could be the idea or problem that you explore. that is: "how to use architecture to improve learning." as a result... any program you choose could do it [ie. a museum, office building, gas station, etc... even a school...]
so, the less specific it is the more possibilities it has...
but, the linked article (design: a primer) says it better... it makes great suggestions as to how to think about this...
[plus, it is required reading for next semester and discuss... so, you can get started]
