<p>I’m wondering if there is an alternative to engineering/architecture that will be a better fit for this kid’s aptitude. I had a friend in college – extremely smart guy - who got involved doing construction work just a summer job, realized he loved project planning aspect, and became a contractor after college. Absolutely loved the work – extremely fulfilling for him. The point is, you don’t have to have a degree in engineering to become a builder – and if that is the reason for attraction to those fields, there may be more realistic options, which also might be more enjoyable if the kid is a hands-on kind of guy.</p>
<p>I see that some of the state universities in Illinois offer degrees in Construction Management - would that be something to consider?</p>