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Ray von Dohren

Retired sanitary engineer
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
New York, New York
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yen May 28 706 views

Should I pursue a major in civil engineering and a minor in business?

Im currently a junior going into senior year of high school this fall. Before, I was interested in majoring in architecture but now has changed to majoring in civil engineering and possibly minoring in business. I do understand that it will be rigorous wanting to do both courses and will need...

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Sriman Apr 18 234 views

How do I decide between a stable, well-defined career path and a riskier path that could lead to greater innovation or impact?

I’m a high school senior with my intended major as civil engineering. I'm really into puzzles and other problems that require one to think outside the box. I know the value of stable and structured journeys, but what truly excites me is innovation and bigger-picture impact. This discord prompts...

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Samuel Mar 06 468 views

How can I determine what is the best kind of Engineering for me?

I know I have to go to college and get a Bachelor's degree and obtain my PE license, but I'm just not sure entirely of which specific Engineering degree I really want to pursue. I am stuck between a few kinds such as Civil, Electrical, Architectural, and Constructional. I love to work outside...

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Scully Dec 01, 2025 737 views

What motivates people to continue pursuing engineering despite the difficult coursework and career ahead in the future?

I'm currently in my sophomore year of civil engineering, and I'm feeling burnt out. How do people deal with this feeling, and what mindset can help me push through?

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Ashlyn Nov 13, 2025 385 views

Do civil engineers consistently work closely with the environment?

I'm a high school senior looking into civil engineering, and I want to help conserve natural environments and our resources.

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Brian Nov 10, 2025 315 views

What should I focus on in college to prepare for Civil Engineering, and what’s the job really like day to day?

I was wondering if the actual career is as difficult as the coursework for it in university. Is Calculus/physics actively used, or is that just to provide a foundation?

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Dublin Nov 06, 2025 344 views

What work can Civil Engineers take to create change in a community?

Do cities take contracts? Or do these Engineers apply to create new buildings etc. #Spring25

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CareerVillage Office Hours Sep 16, 2025 1129 views

How do you make sure your communications feel authentic and human in an increasingly automated workplace?

How do you make sure your communications feel authentic and human in an increasingly automated workplace?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Sep 16, 2025 835 views

What advice would you give on tailoring communication effectively across different levels of an organization?

What advice would you give on tailoring communication effectively across different levels of an organization?

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Nur Jul 10, 2025 2216 views

May I ask for opinions ?

I've got an offer to pursue my studies in civil engineering but I've always loved arts and have my eyes on architecture. I would like to know more about architecture courses so that I could decide whether to change course in the future or not. Or maybe a little detail about the differences...

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will Nov 23, 2024 990 views

what,how and why can i be successful in civil engineering courses in the university?

what,how and why can i be successful in civil engineering courses in the university,what,how and why can i be successful in civil engineering courses in the university

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Kendell Jul 28, 2024 2047 views

What jobs are available for Civil and mechanical engineering ?

Hello I'm a Jr in college and im torn between mechanical and civil engineering. For right now I'm going civil and am intrested learning more about the structural side but iv heard it may not be the best to go into right now. Why I'm intrested in mechanical is that I love building things and...

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Amal Jul 04, 2023 1147 views

What are some tips to staying motivated and successful in high school?

I'm a high school student that will be becoming a 10th grader this fall and I was wondering. I also want help finding a career path since I'm stuck between nursing or civil engineering. Because whil I do love helping people I also love hands on things and that's why I want to go into...

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Efrain May 04, 2023 1081 views

what was your motivation to become a civil engineer what classes would you recommened ??

I'm a freshmen and i want to be a civil engineer but what classes can i take?

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Eden Apr 22, 2023 778 views

What are some tips you have for people who are questioning to go into that field?

As a civic engineer is there anything you should be worried about or careful of? If you’re not sure if you really want to be a civic engineer or not, but you think it would be fun is there any steps I could take to figure out if I really would like it or not?