Civil Engineering
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.
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