<p>Should I be an engineer? Perhaps civil or environmental?</p>
<p>So I am in AP BC Calc and got a B firest semester and have an A now.
I'm in regular physics and earned an A First semester and have a high B now.</p>
<p>I somewhat like physics and I like some aspects of calculus. Is not enjoying physics and calculus all that much an indicator to not pursue these areas of engineering. This major is just a thought I had. Any input on what civil/environmental engineering entails and if it is enjoyable?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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<p>Because you enjoy math and physics I bet you will also enjoy engineering.</p>
<p>Most Civil Engineers deal with infrastructure such as bridges, roads and building construction.</p>
<p>Most Environmental Engineers deal with organic waste management such as human excrement, sewage and industrial waste.</p>
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<p>You don’t necessarily have to enjoy calculus to be an engineer, but you definitely can’t hate it. There is definitely enough calculus and physics that if you absolutely hate it, it will just obscure both your understanding and enjoyment of the later topics. As long as you can stand it, I have known plenty of people who have done fine without loving calculus and physics. That said, the ones who enjoy calculus and physics do seem to enjoy engineering a bit more.</p>
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<p>That isn’t true at all. That is one subset of environmental engineering, which itself is generally considered a subset of civil engineering. Describing it this way makes it sound terrible and sells it short. It is kind of like describing mechanical engineers as “working on cars.”</p>
<p>boneh3ad: Can you take a shot at describing environmental engineering? My S is considering this as his specialty in Civil Engineering.</p>
<p>I am not personally an environmental engineer, but even knowin as little about it as I do I know that other post was misleading. For example, my cousin studies plants as a method to filter environmental toxins, or phytoremediation. I also know of some who work at assessing the environmental impact of various projects. I can’t really explain too much though because I’m not an expert.</p>