Alright, I am in my second semester at the Colorado School of Mines, and I am looking into what to major in. I am really not sure what I want to major in, but I would really like the opportunity to work outside and in the field traveling. I know Petro is typically a good outdoorsy major, but I do not want to go into that field or any oil driven field. I know a lot of geological engineers work outside, but I don’t think I can stand looking at rocks all day. I was thinking about civil engineering as an option. Also, does anyone know anything about humanitarian engineering? There is a minor of that here, but it relatively new, so I’m not sure what exactly to do with it and if I can do anything with it.
Beyond that, I was also looking at taking an entrepreneurial route by majoring in mechanical engineering with a business minor. I am also thinking about going with a medical route by going into medical research or maybe med school by majoring in Chemical and Biochemical engineering (Maybe Biochem) and minoring in Biomed E. And then there is metallurgical engineering, which maybe interesting and good outdoor work.
If anyone has any advice/experience/insight I would love to hear it. Thanks so much for your guys’ help.
We can’t tell you what you want.
@cosmicfish lol
I think you would enjoy civil engineering. My dad was a civil engineer and he had the option (not mandate) of working all over the country.
When you consider the constant, ongoing need for infrastructure development and maintenance, civil engineering is a good choice and you can spend a fair amount of time outside.
Here are some projects my dad worked on over the years.
Cutting through the south Florida and mississippi swamps/forests for interstate systems.
Digging the Wallace tunnel in mobile alabama
Digging/building the pearl river locks and canals for nasa, so rocket engines could be transported.
Digging reservoirs out in the rockies.
Anyway, he did alot. I could go on but you get the point.
Also there are alot of private civil/structural/architectural firms where a business education would be very valuable.
There are answers or at a minimum some measure of guidance to your questions.
Without at least some guidance, these forums are useless.
Consider some form of civil engineering, including architectural (university of wyoming) or structural.
I hope this helps.
What about environmental engineering?
Which courses have you liked/disliked so far? That may help you hone in on a major.
Mines has strong engineering programs. This major also looks interesting - https://www.mines.edu/UgradGeoResouces
Try Civil and going into construction or public projects. Environmental engineering is bullshit, don’t bother with it.