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What are the best schools in California for civil engineering, architecture, construction, or closely related majors.?
Im currently a senior in high school workijg on my college applications. Before the submission deadline, I would like some insight on which schools are “worth it”. I currently have UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, UC Davis, Cal Poly SLO & Pomona, SDSU, SJSU on my list.
Is Civil Engineering a career that gets boring after doing it for a long time?
Do you get burnt out on doing the same work/things over and over?
I'm a Civil Engineer and I did my graduation in 2025. Currently, I'm working as a Planning Engineer doing Scheduling & EOT Claims Management. I want to start my own Project Management Consultancy as an Individual first and build my team. I don't know how to proceed and how I can start my own my Consultancy. Although I have financial constraints as well. If I thought about freelancing, there is so much saturation on platforms like Fiverr & Upwork. How I'll get my first client even How I can start my Consultancy with a specific niche in Scheduling & EOT Claims Management.?
I need mentorship how I can be my own business in my field and I never want to work as an employee. I hate this word.
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...
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...
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...
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?
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.
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?
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
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?
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?
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...
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
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...