Which of the two courses should I choose?
Good day,
I'm interested in two things. I love vehicles, their technology, optimization (tuning), and generally everything about cars. But at the same time, even though it sounds strange, I love construction sites: how do buildings hold up, how are they erected, how can certain buildings even stand when, in my head, it's physically impossible. I love the process of building houses, structures, etc., and everything surrounding it.
My question is I am stuck between the decision:
1) Civil engineering with in-depth knowledge of structural engineering and transport and spatial planning
2) General mechanical engineering with a focus on transport technology from the 5th semester onwards (optimisation of all means of transport – from cars and rail vehicles to aircraft and spacecraft).
I've been thinking about it and realized that I love cars but I can't build houses as a hobby but I can work with cars as a hobby and so maybe I can balance both but I'm still undecided.
Could you write about your experience from your studies in mechanical or civil engineering and your everyday life as a civil or mechanical engineer, let's say in traffic engineering? And recommendations or advice are, of course, welcome.
Thank you in advance.
Maybe you could study architecture? Then, as far as I know, you'd be involved in the construction work and still be able to deal with the houses.
I want to be involved in the construction work, and architecture isn't for me. I want to be responsible for the maintenance of the plans, not drawing, to put it bluntly. I have a different problem, which is mentioned above. Thanks anyway.
Maschinenbau stirbt aus in Deutschland. Die Chinesen können das bald genauso gut und billiger.
Aufbauend darauf das maschinenbau ausstirbt wäre es dann deiner Meinung nach besser das ich maschinenbau studiere oder das es sich nicht lohnt?
Mechanical engineering is one of the most difficult subjects to study. Look at how many graduate each year and how many find jobs right away. The same goes for civil engineering. Machines can be purchased abroad and used here. It's rather unlikely that large numbers of Chinese employees will take over European civil engineering firms. It's good that you're thinking carefully.