How hard is it for a girl to enter the engineering field?

I worked as a (male) Civil Engineer for engineering consulting firms for more than 35 years. I can honestly say that (particularly since the 1990s) female engineers I have worked with have been treated as peers and generally with good professional respect. In fact, in the last Firm I worked for females held about an equal amount of management positions as males. Engineering is a very good profession for a young women to enter these days.

I encourage you to get an engineering degree. I worked during my carier with many successful female engineers. I never encountered issues with female engineers. What counts is knowledge and a determination to give your best. There is no "dead end" if you do your job as an engineer, there is a dead end if you expect to be accepted just as a female. Gender doesn't count, results do count. (I have 30 years experience as an Industrial / Mechanical Engineer, as a Project Manager and an engineering manager / director).

It isn't hard at all. Just do it :) ... At the moment, companies look for female engineers to increase the diversity of their teams. Different ideas come from different backgrounds and that is what is needed in the engineering field. lastly, Mary Barra, who is an engineer, is running the largest american car company.

Hi Eunice, First of all - thanks to the awesome folks who have provided guidance above. That alone is testament to the great support engineering colleagues provide, regardless of their gender. Yes, there are fewer women in technical fields, but there are incredible support networks everywhere you look. Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a great example - throughout university and beyond, they provide articles and speaker events and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, every company I have worked at has created a Women's Network, which is a safe environment to share any specific challenges and find allies (both female and male). I have formed strong bonds with fellow female engineers, and have never felt alone.

As Wael mentioned, most engineering teams are focused on hiring women to increase their diversity, which is great for career opportunities. If you are interested in engineering, I highly recommend pursuing it. As an additional up-side, your career options are unlimited with an engineering degree - you can go into many different fields. Stick with it - it will pay off if you decide to go that route!

Nothing is tough. If you are determined to achieve it. You can do it. I studied in an all girls engineering college and yes I can say that it had an important role to play in my life. 4 years what all I have learnt will always help me. So instead of thinking engineering is tough, you better start working on it/.