Tokka

I am currently a second year EE major. However, I really don't know if I want to stay in this field. I have only taken 2 courses in EE which was on introduction and that using C++. I am a pretty good and solving math and physic problems. However, I struggle with that of theoretical base problems. I talk to a career counselor and she said Civil might be a good suit for me.

I would like to know:
1.) if Civil is a theoretical heavy engineering study?
2.) if EE is a theoretical heavy engineering study?
3.) which one would you consider harder of the two?
4.) if I should look into a different type of engineering field?

auscguy

1. it is much more practical stuff
2. really depends
3. EE
4. Yes

ken285

1. Not so much. Pretty much everything you learn in undergrad you can use in practice in industry.
2. I've always felt it to be the case, but maybe it depends more on the program you're in.
3. EE uses higher level math, but in civil it's fairly rare to even see a differential equation. I can't ever remember having to solve a problem with more than calc, probability, or linear algebra.
4. maybe. i think you should research the fields more before choosing one just because it's more practical. make sure you have an interest in it.