Programs What can I expect as a civil engineering major?

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The discussion centers around experiences and insights related to pursuing a civil engineering major. Participants share their academic journeys, emphasizing the challenges and fulfillment of the field. A senior student highlights their favorite class, Statics, and discusses the difficulty of courses like Reinforced Concrete II and Highway Design. Others express interest in geotechnical engineering and structural analysis, with one individual contemplating a specialization in transportation. There is a consensus on the rewarding nature of civil engineering, despite the rigorous coursework. Participants also reflect on the importance of practical learning and the potential for switching to related fields like mechanical engineering, based on performance in various classes. Overall, the conversation showcases the diverse interests and challenges faced by civil engineering students.
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Hello everyone! I am currently finishing up my physics and calc, and although it's been a little tough, I am determined to complete my studies. I don't know of any civil majors in this forum, however, I was hoping someone could share their experiences with me regarding the major. Thanks in advance :smile:
 
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Hello, Civil engineering major here. Senior :cool: :-p . Anyway, i like it, it's a good overall career. It's challenging and it's fullfilling.
 
Hey Cyclovenom, what was your fav class? Most challenging?
 
Another one here. :smile:

I'm currently "on" the third (of four) year, don't know how exactly that fits into American university education definitions.

I agree with Cyclovenom, it's fun and challenging. And a good career awaits, in general.
 
radou said:
Another one here. :smile:

I'm currently "on" the third (of four) year, don't know how exactly that fits into American university education definitions.

I agree with Cyclovenom, it's fun and challenging. And a good career awaits, in general.

I think junior.

Freshman is 1st year
Sophomore 2nd year
Junior 3rd year
Senior 4th year

i think!.

Hey Cyclovenom, what was your fav class? Most challenging?

Static is my favourite, and the most challenging? well it's hard to pick, they all had challenging projects, but if i was to say it'll between reinforced concrete II and highway design I.
 
Btw Cyclovenom are you specialized in geotechincal engineering?
 
radou said:
Btw Cyclovenom are you specialized in geotechincal engineering?

No, why?. I know it looks that way :redface: , i just find Geotechnical engineering very interesting, but I've only taken 3 courses on it. Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering(i'm taking this) and Geotechnical Exploration :shy: .

Radou, what area of civil eng do you like?
 
Cyclovenom said:
No, why?. I know it looks that way :redface: , i just find Geotechnical engineering very interesting, but I've only taken 3 courses on it. Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering(i'm taking this) and Geotechnical Exploration :shy: .

Radou, what area of civil eng do you like?

Well, I find geotechnical engineering interesting too, amof I have been considering to choose that branch on the fourth year, but I'm simply more interested in structural analysis, so that's what I'll take, I guess.

I found Soil mechanics and Foundations design interesting too.
 
Great!, best of luck, radou.

In case you were wondering i haven't picked a specialization yet, but it's between transport and the other one you know :smile: .
 
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Cyclovenom said:
Static is my favourite, and the most challenging? well it's hard to pick, they all had challenging projects, but if i was to say it'll between reinforced concrete II and highway design I.
Wow, I thought you were joking when you said that Reinforced Concrete II was your favorite class. Sure enough, my own school has that very class. :biggrin:
 
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We have two semesters of Reinforced concrete I. Reinforce concrete II is obligatory for students who have chosen Structural analysis (i.e. "Constructions").

I'm taking the second semester of Reinforced concrete I right now, and it's okay, although I miss practical learning, i.e. sometimes it happens that we're analyzing some element, but we're not exactly sure how it really looks like, etc.

But I guess one catches up with these problems rapidly when one starts to work.
 
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Civil Major Here. I have enjoyed it so far. Choosing Structures as my focus has been difficult. I seem to have the hardest time with my structual classes. I really haven't gotten a feel for the other focus areas yet but I will be very soon. I have had a few advisors tell me I should switch to Mechanical because I some how did better in my dynamics class than I did in my Mechanics of Materials classes. Although I really enjoy doing design work for buildings and bridges.

When I was much younger I thought about being a Mechanical Engineer because I wanted to be part of the design for automobiles.
 

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