<p>Im currently a high school Junior interested in Civil Engineering. I loved playing with legos as a kid so its something that interests me. However I have heard it involves a lot of math. I am more interested in the science aspect. My average in math overall is in the low 90s while in science courses its mid-high 90s. Im very capable of doing math I just want to know how much of it is involved. Am I going to have to spend my whole day doing math problems or will I get to go out and do field work? </p>
<p>I don’t know much about civil engineering, but I think basically all they do is figure out if something is structurally sound, ie. If it will collapse once you build it or if a hurricane comes or something like that. I don’t think they really design anything. Perhaps someone who is actually majoring in Civil Engineering or works as a Civil Engineer can come in and comment though to confirm or deny what I said.</p>
<p>As a civil engineering major, I assure you that there is definitely a lot of math involved, but it is totally worth it. It wouldn’t take up your whole day, but probably most of your time - there is math in soil mechanics, fluid dynamics, structures, etc. You will have to solve a lot of elementary problems at first, but later on as you progress, you will get to use computer programs to do the math for you (e.g. finite element modelling). More important are the design skills you gain (the methodology of thinking, software like AutoCAD, and building codes and regulations), and how you apply these to real life problems. There will definitely be opportunities to go out and do field work (amount depending on which college/uni you are going to).</p>
<p>If you are less confident in math, you could consider doing architecture or environmental engineering instead. These are both related to civil engineering and less heavy on the math, though personally I would vouch for civil :)</p>