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SORRY GUYS, LONG POST ALERT micgray100 Stanley000 Asamaigh0 kunlevski003 manga5 adanny01 Farm1 swiftycool hakeem4 Laplace19 General2COAS Panthera4 Apologies for mentioning so many people. It's just that I would appreciate it if multiple people could provide me with their insights and advice on my career path. I am open to hearing from a variety of perspectives and am grateful for any input that can help me make an informed decision about my future in the field of civil engineering. I understand that everyone's experiences and opinions may differ, and I am happy to gain a comprehensive understanding of the pros and cons of both structural engineering and highway engineering. Thank you in advance for your help and I look forward to reading your responses. Also, let's try and revive this thread! HERE GOES I am currently in my final year of studying Civil Engineering, and in my second semester. During the year, I have participated in several career fairs and lectures organised by the university. Until recently, I was certain that I wanted to become a Structural Engineer. This is mainly due to the fact that we have taken a module dedicated to Structures every year, compared to other modules that we have only taken for a single year or semester and then moved on from. In my first year, I obtained my highest score in the Structure Module we took. The content of the module was mainly mechanics, with a brief introduction to beams, cross-section properties of steel, frames, trusses etc. In my second year, I obtained my highest score in Design of Elements, where we focused mainly on designing steel and concrete slabs and columns. This was where I fell in love with Structural Engineering. As a result, when I applied for internship opportunities, I only applied to Structural Engineering firms. I was fortunate to be selected as the sole intern at a small firm but it was only on for 6 weeks. It was a surreal experience as it involved applying the knowledge I had gained in modules such as Structures, BIM & Design, and Design of Elements. During my training, I struggled with speed when performing calculations and writing reports, but by the last week, I had made significant improvement. As I entered my third year of university studying Civil Engineering, I was excited to discover Highway Engineering for the first time. Through the coursework we’d just submitted at the start of the year, I learned about designing, constructing, and maintaining roads and found that I truly enjoyed the tasks. The assignment was for us to design a new road joining an existing one, we used guidelines specific to the UK and the council, similar to using Eurocode to design structural elements. We determine specifications like design traffic, geometrical design, structural design, pavement, and foundation design. We also used Civil 3D—similar to how BIM is used in structural design of buildings—for structural analysis of the road. The project was a great experience, and executing it with my friends made me realise that there was more to Civil Engineering practice than just Structural Engineering. This new realisation has put me in a tough spot, particularly with the career programs our university has been organising. I've been considering changing my LinkedIn bio to reflect my interest in Highway Engineering instead of just Structural Engineering and Designing. The main reason for my predicament is that I only plan to work in the UK for about 10 years. My ultimate goal is to take my skills back to Nigeria and find a good job in a multinational company or big firm, where I will be valued for my expertise and not necessarily have to start my own company right away. I have reservations about the prevalence of structural engineering positions in Nigeria as it is here. In the UK, it is not legal for contractors to build without the approval of a structural engineer or other qualified professional in cases where building regulations require it. This applies to both new construction and major renovations of existing buildings. Whereas in Nigeria, I am not sure if contractors even value the input of structural engineers. In 2021, luxury housing estate developer Femi Osibona, who died in a 21-storey building collapse his company was building, was reported to have disregarded the advice of structural and electrical engineers. He also complained about how they love to overestimate materials needed for projects. As a matter of fact, a letter was discovered from the structural engineering firm hired for the project, long before the building crashed, where they informed Femi and his company of their wish to part ways due to Femi’s company’s deviation from their original plans. On the other hand, road construction projects are ongoing throughout Nigeria, including my village. I am aware that many of our roads are not designed for safe use by all types of commuters, including cars, commercial buses, emergency services, and pedestrians. To address this, there is a need for measures such as installing signals for pedestrians to cross safely, creating dedicated bus lanes, and dedicating lanes for cyclists. These needs are not limited to rural areas, as major roads in metropolitan cities like Abuja and Lagos also have unshared roads. And this is in addition to new roads that must be built or dilapidated ones that will be repaired. I think I’ll stop here for now, before I write a novel! Haha. As I move forward in my career, I would like to seek guidance from experienced professionals in both Structural Engineering and Highway Engineering. I am eager to learn more about the opportunities and challenges in each field, as well as the potential for growth and development in each area. If you have any advice or insights to share, I would be grateful to hear from you. 2 Likes |
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Good morning guys. Hope everyone is okay? I was wondering, apart from NHS Travel pass, if I'm going to naija, what else do I need to have to be admitted on board? okonja temidayo231 Masjeff14 AlphaUno |
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My people, una good afternoon. Please I'm trying to book a return ticket to Lagos from London, can anyone please suggest cheap websites I can book my ticket from? Na beg I dey ![]() ![]() Stenon Fatima04 Eriko2k2 Dupyshoo Dustydee CodingSoft umarwy DisGuy 1 Like |
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My people, una good afternoon. Please I'm trying to book a return ticket to Lagos from London, can anyone please suggest cheap websites I can book my ticket from? Na beg I dey ![]() ![]() solaj40 lexusgs430 sgtponzihater1 justwise em7even Aydceo Rubyventures |
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Temitopepremium: Bruv, you're the best. I just booked a national express coach right now and it's so cheap, I can't believe it. Thank you so much ![]() |
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sniperaz: Alright brother. I'll do more research on that. I know Oyster works in some parts of Kent, up to Dartford. But I don't know about Essex. I'll make my findings later today. Thanks again for your advice. Have a lovely day ahead |
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sniperaz: Thank you for your response. I think we ticked all the other boxes, as we're all non-smokers *coughs* ![]() |
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Lexusgs430: Thanks for your response. Yes it is true that Kent is lively and lovely to reside, even if you work in London but only for people who drive. A return ticket form where I live in Kent to my uni daily is £33. So we just have to move. |
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Good day everyone. Sorry I mentioned so many people, I'm facing a dire situation and need all the advice I can get. My parents and I are trying to move from Kent to London for my easy transportation to uni and for better job prospects for my dad. In the past 2 weeks, I've tried websites like Rightmove, Zoopla and co, got in touch with several housing agents and all. But all my efforts have proven abortive. Usually, they collect my details and ask me to wait for the landlord's response, but they never give me feedback. Everytime I've called back, I'm told the house is off the market. I thought I got lucky about 2 weeks ago when one of the agents connected me and the landlord of a beautiful 2 bedroom house who had recently left his house in Mottingham and England altogether for a job opportunity in Philippines last Monday. I was booked to come have a tour of the house with a housesitter stationed in the house. Right in the course of the tour, I confirmed our interest. I tried my best not to sound too desperate sha, but the lady advised that I inform the landlord as it was really his decision to make. Again, I did this on the spot via whatsapp but I didn't get an immediate response. The reply didn't come until the following day, and that was when the landlord gave me the sad news about a couple who had come to view the house a day before me signifying their interest and paying the deposit. Regarding the other agents who've been ghosting me, I'm thinking the major factor dissuading them is the combined earnings of my parents which i about £33,480 per annum. I also earn money but due to my status as a student and the fact that I only worked about 10 weeks (stayed a couple days w/o work in between) during the holiday, I didn't declare myself as employed. Though I usually receive funds into my bank account on a monthly basis (Please note that I have no paycheck explaining how this money was earned). My dad expressed his pessimism about this agency approach and suggested that we liase with friends and relatives to discuss with people they know. This he did back in April when we needed a house desperately, but nothing was forthcoming and we had to settle for this house situated in la la land. After 2 weeks of seraching and coming up with nothing, I'm honestly at my wits end What we're searching for is a 2 Bedroom house/apartment in the ffg areas: Woolwich Arsenal, Eltham, Mottingham, Camberwell, Cartford, Croydon, Dagenham etc. The house could be around the range of 1,050 - 1,200 pcm. If it's unfurnished, there's no wahala. If it's furnished, that's even better. Gas-central heating is preferred as winter is coming. Please if you're reading this and you have any advise for me regarding the best way to approach this, kindly quote me with your advice. if you also know someone who has a 2 bedroom apartment/house/flat for let, kindly give me a shout here so I can find the best way to reach you since the mail attached to this account is no longer functional. solaj40 lexusgs430 sgtponzihater1 justwise em7even Aydceo Rubyventures 1 Like |
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Ticha: Ma'am can I please pm you? Pleeeease. |
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BouharryArtikou: Yeeesh. Nothing spoil sha. Other avenues go dey. Thanks a lot. BTW, I see what you did there � |
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Hebraeem: I'll check this out in a second. Thanks fam |
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deept: Bossman, you make some salient points. I know this babe like the back of my hand and I know she will excel well if she gets here but she wants what she wants, and that's beside the point anyway. The main issue here is how to get her here. So far, majority of the house says she should come as a dependent. |
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STENON: Thank you soooo much for this. This was exactly my argument, only STEM teachers are in demand here. I think I mentioned that in one of my replies to the good people that responded to me earlier. I'm going to copy-paste your advise verbatim for her and we will discuss how to go about the matter. Thanks again ma'am |
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