I need help~ (civil engineering student)

k1jin
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 04:02:52 +0000

I am having big problem with math/physics. I am thinking about changing major to something related to Civil engineering. What’s your opinion?

I’ve transfered into Civil Engineering major last summer. After experiencing 3 quarters of college life i honestly don’t know if this is the thing for me. Perhaps what i need is a word of encouragement, I don’t know, but right now i am seriously considering changing a major… here’s why

I took CE because 1. My work bring positive benefit to the community 2. It’s very inventive and require problem solving 3. salary and job outlook 4. professional aspect of work.

My problem lies with physics and mathematics. It’s been many years since i took calculus, and even though I’ve been getting decent grades in these courses, honestly i don’t like these classes. I’ll be honest. I don’t think i can handle 3 years of this core stuff. I feel so stressed out, i think i need some counseling. I feel suicidal sometimes.
Other than the advanced math/physics, i have no problem with other courses. I know my suffering will only increase as i move up in core classes… I am not sure if i can make it. I think i want to change major to something that is close to Civil engineering but doesn’t require as much math/physics.
I could just push myself through the program, but i’ll be putting myself under a lot of stress and i’ll continue this joyless college life. I am putting down my pride and asking myself if my major choice was not the best one for me.

I am thinking about changing major to less math/physics inclined area of public works. managerial or urban development or design. what choices are out there?