<p>DS#1 is a junior, so we are diving into the deep end with college info/thoughts/research right now. To be fair, we are a little behind the times with all this, but we have been overseas for 7 years and college/career stuff really isn't pushed like it is here.</p>
<p>He is good with math and science (loves Physics, likes Chemistry, HATES Biology) and is also a talented artist, with a good eye for detail, color, design, etc. He is a good writer, enjoys history, and is a rather talented musician. He was leaning toward engineering/science (DH and I both have science degrees) but he is now talking about engineering/architecture.</p>
<p>Not interested in the Ivies, and I'm not sure he can get into Duke, UVA, UNC, etc. He is a strong student, but not exceptional (solid B+/A- student). If he were to get into one of those schools it would be more because of "other stuff" (like his international experience) than grades/test scores.</p>
<p>Can anyone help me with what programs are out there that combine these 2 areas and what career options there are?</p>
<p>Structural engineering seems to apply here. I think almost any significant structure requires the services of a structural engineer. Computer science might appeal to him as well, possibly in the area of graphics.</p>
<p>Okay.....Northwestern.....Chicago.....COLD! Well, I'm a true southern belle (in other words - a cold weather wimp) altho I do love Chicago, but maybe the young offspring has warmer blood!!!! It does look like a neat program.</p>
<p>Here's a link that might be helpful. The ASCE (Amer. Soc. of Civil Eng.) has a list of all colleges that have a civil engineering major: American</a> Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)</p>