Preparing for a Master's in Civil Engineering: Tips and Advice

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A civil engineering undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.5 is seeking advice on improving academic performance and gaining admission to a Master's program at McGill University, which requires a minimum GPA of 3.2 in the last two years. The student is considering specializing in transportation, as they have heard from upper-year students that it is easier to study and offers better financial prospects. However, there is a discussion about the importance of choosing a field based on personal interest rather than solely on ease or potential income. The student plans to make a more informed decision about their specialization after completing their third-year courses.
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Hello good people of PF

I'm going into my third year of undergrad civil engineering in university. So far my GPA is only 2.5/4 I have been lazy the past 2 years but I know i am capable of high marks..

After undergrad, I`m planning to get a Masters degree in the same field. I haven`t done much research but I am leaning towards attending McGill (Montreal). I checked their website and it said the minimum GPA required is 3.2 in your last 2 years. I`m not sure but this is probably very different from what is needed to actually get accepted with grants..

Right now I am trying to get a picture of what I need to do to get accepted by McGill. If anyone here knows anything or has ANY advice please reply


thanks.
 
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That is fine, but your focus is in what? Civil Engineering is a broad area.
 
either transportation or infrastructure
 
Interesting,

I got my Master in Transportation. If you have any questions let me know.
 
ok I haven't done much research, but from what I heard from upper year students, transportation is much easier to study and there's more money in that field. This is in Canada btw. Does your experience reflect this?

The decision will probably be easier to make after I finish my third year courses..
 
AFG34 said:
ok I haven't done much research, but from what I heard from upper year students, transportation is much easier to study and there's more money in that field. This is in Canada btw. Does your experience reflect this?

The decision will probably be easier to make after I finish my third year courses..

Easier? Money in this field?

Y'know I recommend choosing a path because you enjoy it. Easy and Money might not be the best way.
 
i agree with you
however, i don't know which one I will enjoy more...will decide after third year
 

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