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Civil Engineering

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We walk confidently across tall bridges, travel through deep tunnels on the subway, ride high-speed elevators up and down buildings that are meters tall, and use water in our homes every day without a second thought. Behind all of this—and much more—lies the work of civil engineers.

In a conversation with student and artist Pauline, civil engineer Hanna and master’s student Christian offer fascinating insights into their studies and careers.

Show Notes

  • Where civil engineers work and what the situation is regarding the responsibility one assumes for the design “assumptions” made about a structure.
  • Good Reasons to Study Civil Engineering
  • Do you really need to be that good at math, and how do team spirit and tutors help with learning?
  • Man or woman? Does that matter in the construction industry?
  • Course of Study and Choosing a Specialization
  • Studying abroad and the weather on the construction site: Fresh rain or Caribbean sun?
  • How to apply to your dream university abroad, and how and when you should learn the local language.
  • Why studying abroad is so important for civil engineers.
  • What does construction management entail?
  • And when can you start working on a construction site?
  • What it’s like to be a woman in construction management.
  • And what’s it like working at a structural engineering firm?
  • Forget “wooden-headed” and “concrete-headed.” Materials and trends in the construction industry