For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a fascination for building. It all started as a love for design, which turned into an interest in architecture, and finally progressed into a passion for civil engineering. I love my program because it feeds that interest and widens the bounds of building, teaching us about its environmental, geotechnical, and transportation aspects, all while giving us the baggage to explore it further for ourselves.

I love the Civil Engineering program because it helps you to develop the skills you need to be able to approach problems from different perspectives. Studying a broad range of specialization options allows you to figure out what it is that you are passionate about and opens many doors for career opportunities.

I like civil engineering because it exposes me to various interesting fields of engineering! I enjoy the technical theory and experiential learning opportunities within the lab and in projects. I have a passion for sustainability and there are many courses in the program that explore the topic as it is extremely relevant to the various sectors of civil engineering.

I love the faculty and program of Civil Engineering at McMaster. From breaking down difficult theory in lectures, to getting your hands dirty in the lab, to late nights studying and collaborating with peers, I always feel supported by my community and challenged to do my best. Civil Engineering is engineering for civilization, and I love feeling as though my studies will make an impact in the everyday lives of Canadians.

I chose Civil Engineering because for as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in buildings and roads, including how they are built and the materials used to construct them. I also decided to enrol in the management program because I eventually want to be able to do project management for large-scale projects. forresto@mcmaster.ca

The most fantastic thing about civil engineering is that it gives you a sense of reality – you can know why are you taking all those courses by just simply looking around: the building, bridge, dam, nearly everything around you needs civil engineers to participate in, and that’s why I love it.

Learning about how to make a direct impact on society and being able to develop knowledge of sustainable practices to implement in my future career is what I love learning about in the Civil Engineering program here at McMaster University. Being in a welcoming community with both students in different specializations and with professors who have insight into the field makes the experience more meaningful on both my social and academic life.

I chose Civil because I wanted to one day see something built with my own eyes and know that I had a part in its making! Civil engineering offers a wide range of specializations, making it a versatile field. You not only get to learn about the infrastructure built around us, but you also learn about how society can become more sustainable! Coming to McMaster for Civil Engineering was one of the best decisions I made because of the beautiful campus, and friendly and supportive community! I recommend this program to anyone who has an interest in the advancement of society, likes large-scale projects, and wants to reinforce their in-class knowledge through hands-on lab experiences!

Civil Engineering at McMaster was my top choice because of the range of material covered throughout the program. It allowed me to explore the different sectors of civil engineering, including transportation, environmental, water resources management and construction. Through studying all the different disciplines, it helped me fuel my interest in construction management, and take on co-op roles that integrated all disciplines of civil engineering. It’s crazy to think that I went from building a cardboard barbie dream house, to studying to be a civil engineer at McMaster!

The entire process of building from the literal, ground up, made so much sense to me so I wanted to learn more! I love Civil because it gives you the opportunity to study and implement technical learnings from class to the labs, where we are able to study the world we want to measure with our own eyes.