<p>I have decided that I will go into Civil Engineering as a major in College and possible get my M.Arch afterwards then go into the Air Force. Now that my High School career is coming to a close (11th grade) I'm not sure if I actually want to be a civil engineer. It seemed like something i would not only like to do but be good at, but I'm not sure how to know for certain. I don't want to go into it then not like it, and because spectrum of interest is so vast I don't know how long it would take to come up with another major that could lead to a successful, well to do future. Is there a way I can figure out if I like it like an online course, or could someone tell me what they like about being a Civil Engineer to see if it coincides with what I enjoy in an activity?</p>
<p>I’m a junior in high school and I have the same dilemma as you =\ Civil Engineering is more math and science while Architecture is more drawing and art. I’m leaning towards both but it’s a complicated situation. Decisions, Decisions…</p>
<p>Don’t know what colleges you have in mind. Some schools admit by department and therefore make you choose a major to apply. The schools that do that typically make changing majors difficult as you have to apply to the new department and they may not have seats open.</p>
<p>Other schools admit to the school as a whole and you do not have to commit to a department (although they may ask, check to see if their asking is a commitment or not). At those schools, you typically do not designate a major until the end of your freshman year or your sophomore year. These schools would allow you to research your potential major as well as talk to some already in it before you choose. The later type of school may be more to your advantage.</p>
<p>If you are not sure of which field of engnieering you want, you might want to consider mechanical engineering. ME is more like a little bit of everything. What you do in school is really only the start to a career in engineering. I graduated with a degree in CE, specializing in structures. Never worked for a civil firm. Went right to work as a structural engineer in aerospace. Worked on rocket engines right out of school and then moved on to the space station (in a way a kind of a large civil project except it was in space). Ended up working on several other space related projects before retiring. It is your smarts and your ability to learn new things to keep current in your field that will make or break your engineering career.</p>
<p>@HPuck35
My 1st choice of major is PetE at Texas A&M and CE as 2nd choice. I doubt I will get in as PE… would you recommend attending if I got accepted as CE? I like the school reputation.</p>
<p>Or should I go to Texas Tech which I already got accepted as PetE if A&M rejects me for their PetE?</p>