I will start to study civil engineering in January,ANY ADVICE???

Answer 1

My best advice is to not think of college just in terms of gaining an education. College is a filter - there are many who want to be engineers who are not very good at it, or who cannot scrape up the work ethic for it. College degree programs are a test of that.

So by all means - give it your best shot and your full devotion and dedication. It is the hardest thing you will do in your career, more than likely. Once you pass through the filter, you will not only have the basic tools to get your started in your career, but you will have demonstrated your will and your grit to people who are interested in employing you.

Good luck with it. Engineering is a very good professional career and can lead you to huge opportunities for financial success.

By the way - I finished in 4 years (8 full semesters plus two 6 hour summer semesters my freshman and sophomore years). There is no reason to take 5 years if you don't want to. Employers (like myself) give weight to those who finish in 4 years - most of us did, and most of your peers will.

That's what you are competing against.

Answer 2

I recently started taking classes at my local college and believe it or not there are quite a few engineering students in my classes. Some of which are in their 30's and just starting out. If your friend truly wants to become an engineer, there is no better time to start then now. I would think that it would be better to start now and finish by 26, than to get into something that he won't be happy doing for the rest of his life. Besides, once he starts his degree, he could work in an engineering firm, even get the company to pay for his schooling and still get his masters, while gathering the much needed experience that is required in that field. Good Luck!

Answer 3

First, stop calling yourself The Great One. That will not fly with other engineers! J/K. Second, Engineering is knowledge but is also only what you make of it. Put yourself out there and constantly try to get ahead. Get into all the engineering organizations while in college that you can think of and get to know contacts. Don't rule anyone out either. The old guy you see surveying with the old equipment - he can teach you alot, guaranteed. Surveyors, technicians, contractors, building officials. I was an engineering technician and building official before getting my CE degree and trust me you can learn from all of them. There are some technicians that I have worked with that I would rather see design things than some of the PE's I have worked with. Do not be one of those people who think that more education is all you need. Be humble but ALWAYS stand your ground when you know you are right. Last but not least, do not squeak by in college or be lazy like some of my buddies did. Really apply yourself because if you do not, it will come back to kick you in the pants when you are applying for that job that could just make your career. Best of luck, it is a great field.

Answer 4

Calculus. You can't get an Engineering degree without understanding calculus. Not that 20 years later I deal with it much on a daily basis. Oh Civil Engineering -- water flows downhill!

Answer 5

Remember, engineering is called the Get ready for the "5-year plan" for a reason. Don't even try to finish in 4 years. Good luck.

Answer 6

Go for mechanical instead. ME's design missiles, CE's design targets. Civil is the easiest engineering curriculum, but can lead to good jobs with architectural firms, state DOT's, etc.

Answer 7

Change your major to Business Administration, Accounting, pre-Law, or pre-Med? ☺

If not, be prepared to bust yer αss on the math and physics.

It's a good profession.


Doug

Answer 8

Develop a good sense of humor that can be understood by the masses.

Answer 9

Work hard. It's worth it.

Peace