Julie, Phoenix, AZ asked Jennifer Vilbig, Vilbig & Associates Added Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:19 AM I am interested in helping with urban development of third world countries Hello, I am currently a freshman in Civil Engineering and I am interested in helping with urban development of third world countries as well as the sustainability of building in countries with more advanced sustainable solutions, do you know where I can start interning at or who to talk to? I am also curious about what special skills would you recommend me to learn to be a civil engineer? Thank you for your time. Answers 1 Jennifer Vilbig, Vilbig & Associates Answered Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:19 AM Hi Julie! A good place to start would be to look for local chapters of the US Green Building Council or Engineers without Borders (EWB). The US GBC is the body that determines the criteria for the most utilized green building standard measurement, ...
Katherine, Widener University asked Jennifer Vilbig, Vilbig & Associates Added Monday, April 20, 2015 at 5:26 PM Lack of knowledge in engineering Hi Jennifer! So, I'm coming to the end of my freshman year in college. Currently, I am an Anthropology/Pre-Physical Therapy major, but am considering changing to Civil Engineering. In high school, I didn't really take any courses pertaining to engineering, I did take pre-calc. I guess what I'm most concerned about is being behind with my lack of knowledge on the topic of engineering in general if I were to change my major to Civil Engineering. If I put in the time and hard work would it be ... Answers 1 Jennifer Vilbig, Vilbig & Associates Answered Monday, April 20, 2015 at 5:26 PM Hi Katherine! It is fantastic that you are considering this before the summer starts! You may want to check with an advisor at your university, but math typically tends to be a prerequisite for many of the engineering core classes. I'd highly recommend ...
Erin , Seatle WA asked Lauren Gordon, State of California Added Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12:24 AM Environmental studies or engineering? Hello! I am so glad I found your site. My name is Erin and I was previously a classroom teacher. I am debating a new degree in environmental studies or civil/environmental engineering. I have a crazy dream of designing rooftop and urban gardens in low-income areas. I am not sure where to begin? Do you have any ideas? Answers 1 Jennifer Vilbig, Vilbig & Associates Answered Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12:24 AM Hi Erin! First off, would you be more interested in ensuring the building would be able to support the garden, selecting the right plants or designing a rainwater filtration system & cistern? A civil engineer would be involved with the calculations ...
Mika, Aurora asked Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Added Friday, July 25, 2014 at 12:40 AM Obtaining a more general biology degree but I still like environmental engineering Hello! I am possibly interested in environmental engineering as a career, but I'd rather get a more general biology degree as an undergraduate so I can explore my options. Would I have to get a masters in environmental engineering after that if I decided I wanted to pursue the career, or would I just need some type of certification? Answers 1 Jennifer Vilbig, Vilbig & Associates Answered Friday, July 25, 2014 at 12:40 AM Hi Mika, I would highly suggest starting with the engineering undergraduate degree. Yes, you will be able to get an engineering masters degree later and could also still possibly find a job in the environmental field with only a biology degree, but ...
Sandeep, Hisar,Haryana asked Jennifer Vilbig, Vilbig & Associates Added Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 2:42 AM I want to earn quick and big...but how? Hi! I am in final year of my civil engineering degree and want to learn computer software like autocad and staad pro. Can you please tell me what should i learn and will it benefit me in getting job? Also i want to ask should i learn computer programming language like C, JAVA and all that. And will it help me in my resume. I want to earn quick and big. Thanks Answers 1 Jennifer Vilbig, Vilbig & Associates Answered Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 2:42 AM Hi Sandeep! First, what exactly are you wanting to do with your civil engineering degree? If you are more interested in structural design of buildings or bridges than learning Stadd would be an excellent choice. If you are wanting to do another ...