What do you think of this career?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by exponent, Feb 13, 2007.

  1. #1
    Civil Engineering

    I'm nearly finished on a BS in Mathematical Science. Concentration in Physics and Engineering. I'm leaning towards civil engineering for graduate school because my step-father works in heavy construction, building bridges. I find the construction of bridges fascinating. I took drafting in high school and found the field quite enjoyable. It just seems like a natural fit.

    Below is the bridge I'm most proud of.. it is the U.S. Grant Bridge. Its located in my home town and I actually got to help work on the construction of the new bridge (wirehandling & re-bar) . :D Its really amazing how these bridges come together.

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    exponent, Feb 13, 2007 IP
  2. mothproof

    mothproof Banned

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    kudos. to you for bridging worlds :)

    as they say in film school, there is no small part in any grand project,
    everyone has a hand in getting something made.

    gosh, i think the biggest thing ive helped made as yet is our school project.
     
    mothproof, Feb 13, 2007 IP
  3. w3bmaster

    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    Good for you
    If you do what you love then the careerer is the best for you ...

    Good Luck
     
    w3bmaster, Feb 13, 2007 IP
  4. ahkip

    ahkip Prominent Member

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    My cousin is in Civil Engineering too. He is in Cooper Union. It would be great if you can build stuff in the city you love
     
    ahkip, Feb 13, 2007 IP
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    You can never tell an engineer that he's career is not good.

    Good Luck! :cool:
     
    KingofKings, Feb 13, 2007 IP
  6. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    Sounds like a good job, as long as you love it.

    BTW: Nice bridge, it reminds me of the one we have back home... but 1/2 as small :D
     
    8everything, Feb 13, 2007 IP
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    hey the career is good only if u like it ... i mean u can't do something which u don't like and obviously u like this so it is good for u.
     
    smub, Feb 13, 2007 IP