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<blockquote data-quote="Common man" data-source="post: 23127913" data-attributes="member: 567036"><p>I am currently a final year Civil Engineering student and I am having doubts about my career path.</p><p></p><p>I have always had a great passion for computers, coding and technology. I code software in my spare time and enjoy doing so.</p><p></p><p>When picking my degree choice, I did consider computer science and even mathematics as two possible choices. However, after talking with elders in similar career fields and also having a passion for physics (which I still have), I decided to choose the path of a civil engineer. I adored the idea of being a part of the design of infrastructure and creating bridges and underground systems in order to better the way we live.</p><p></p><p>However, after studying Civil Engineering and spending a few weeks in a small firm (during the summer), I have come to the conclusion that many misconceptions were sold to me. I understand that this may be the case for the majority of degree and career choices, however Civil Engineering does not appeal to me as much now that I have experienced how cut-throat it is. My passion for physics seems like it will never be fed, as the industry is all about lawsuits and covering your own back. From what I have experienced, there isn't really much engineering going on.</p><p></p><p>I have a thought to do a MSc in computer science and enter to the computer science industry! and maybe having a change of career choice. I know I will be able to keep up with any work thrown at me, even without the Bsc in Computer Science, as I have a computing A-Level and read up on many other Computer Science related topics in my spare time. </p><p></p><p>I would like to know whether or not future employers (from both civil and software engineering fields) would see my change in degree choice as a negative. Would I be taking too much of a risk? Would the employers in general think I am simply confused or don't have enough background?</p><p></p><p>I also feel as though my 3 years of Civil Engineering would be going to waste. </p><p></p><p>Apologies if this is in the wrong forum.</p><p></p><p>Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Common man, post: 23127913, member: 567036"] I am currently a final year Civil Engineering student and I am having doubts about my career path. I have always had a great passion for computers, coding and technology. I code software in my spare time and enjoy doing so. When picking my degree choice, I did consider computer science and even mathematics as two possible choices. However, after talking with elders in similar career fields and also having a passion for physics (which I still have), I decided to choose the path of a civil engineer. I adored the idea of being a part of the design of infrastructure and creating bridges and underground systems in order to better the way we live. However, after studying Civil Engineering and spending a few weeks in a small firm (during the summer), I have come to the conclusion that many misconceptions were sold to me. I understand that this may be the case for the majority of degree and career choices, however Civil Engineering does not appeal to me as much now that I have experienced how cut-throat it is. My passion for physics seems like it will never be fed, as the industry is all about lawsuits and covering your own back. From what I have experienced, there isn't really much engineering going on. I have a thought to do a MSc in computer science and enter to the computer science industry! and maybe having a change of career choice. I know I will be able to keep up with any work thrown at me, even without the Bsc in Computer Science, as I have a computing A-Level and read up on many other Computer Science related topics in my spare time. I would like to know whether or not future employers (from both civil and software engineering fields) would see my change in degree choice as a negative. Would I be taking too much of a risk? Would the employers in general think I am simply confused or don't have enough background? I also feel as though my 3 years of Civil Engineering would be going to waste. Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you [/QUOTE]
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