{"id":5082,"date":"2026-01-06T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/?p=5082"},"modified":"2025-12-29T08:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T13:21:15","slug":"day-in-the-life-civil-engineering-major-cedarville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/2026\/01\/06\/day-in-the-life-civil-engineering-major-cedarville\/","title":{"rendered":"Day In The Life As A Civil Engineering Major"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hi! I\u2019m Sydney Amrine, and I am from Wichita, Kansas. I am a sophomore student who lives in Bates Hall on campus. Let\u2019s walk through a day in my life as a civil engineering major!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Late Mornings are a Blessing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since I\u2019m a night owl, I like to wake up late. Luckily, I avoided having any morning classes this semester!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I begin my day by making my bed and taking out my trash to prepare for room checks. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Room checks are when the Resident Director makes sure each room is well kept.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I also talked to my mom on Marco Polo, a video messaging app that helps me connect with my family regardless of our differing schedules.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Starting My Day With Chapel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I am not a big breakfast person, so I typically skip breakfast or have a quick breakfast bar on my way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/chapel\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">chapel<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. After arriving at chapel, I sit in the balcony with my roommate, Maggie.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">I always appreciate the variation in chapel speakers, as it is nice to hear from people with different perspectives and different speaking styles. My <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/offices\/president\/chapel\/2025-26-marked-by-jesus\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">favorite chapels tend to be Dr. White\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, especially because he always has clear and organized notes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5085 aligncenter\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.47%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=384%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.47%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=702&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.47%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=250%2C335&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.47%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=700%2C937&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.47%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=120%2C161&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hands-On Learning i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">n Civil Engi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">neering Classes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After chapel, I attend my Civil Engineering Materials class. This class is in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/media\/video-player\/1_4qf2ptlx\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Civil Engineering Center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, also known as the CEC. It is a super fun class where we learn about materials used in civil engineering.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lunch With Friends<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After class, a group of us get lunch at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/offices\/the-commons\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Commons<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which is a great option for a quick meal without long lines. These group lunches are always entertaining and allow me to get to know my classmates better. Today, I had a one-on-one lunch with my pre-med friend Sarah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Surveying and Statics \u2014 My Favorite Courses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After lunch, I return to the CEC for my Principles of Surveying lecture. This class allows civil engineering students to get a glimpse into the world of surveyors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I always look forward to this class because it is a smaller class and more conversational, which leads to some great jokes and personal connections.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once my surveying lecture concludes, I walked with a friend from the class to Statics and Mechanics of Materials. This is probably my favorite class this semester because of how challenging it is.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5086 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.57%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=578%2C430&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"578\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.57%E2%80%AFPM.png?w=890&amp;ssl=1 890w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.57%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=250%2C186&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.57%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=700%2C521&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.57%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=768%2C571&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-3.59.57%E2%80%AFPM.png?resize=120%2C89&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exploring Ideas Beyond Engineering<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Then, I walked with Kate, one of my mechanical engineering friends, to our Honors Seminar. I enjoy the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/academic-programs\/honors-program\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honors Program at Cedarville University<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> because it allows me to take classes that I would not otherwise have in my civil engineering degree.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The seminar that I am in this semester is on the works of the Russian author Dostoevsky. Last week, I listened to the first section of <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crime and Punishment<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. In class, we broke out into our groups and discussed the various characters.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Building Community Through Cam<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">pus Events<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After class, Kate and I decided to go to the Stevens Student Center (SSC) for the Fall Fest at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/campusstore\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Campus Store,<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">which included games, snacks, and discounts. I enjoyed hot chocolate as we perused the store before heading our separate ways.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Growing Spiritually Through My Local Church<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Later in the day, I went to my weekly church group. I always enjoy it when I am able to attend. I go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gospelheightschurch.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gospel Heights church in Huber Heights<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a newer church plant from University Baptist Church.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I never thought I would be at a church plant, but my RA, Ally, invited my roommate, Maggie, and I to attend with her and Mia, another girl in our hall.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">My church group does different activities while meeting weekly. Some weeks we go over the sermon, share a meal, or just participate in the community. This time, I went over to the house of a couple in our group, enjoyed chili, and got to better know other members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5087 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-4.00.06%E2%80%AFPM-2.png?resize=573%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"573\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-4.00.06%E2%80%AFPM-2.png?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-4.00.06%E2%80%AFPM-2.png?resize=250%2C185&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-4.00.06%E2%80%AFPM-2.png?resize=700%2C518&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-4.00.06%E2%80%AFPM-2.png?resize=768%2C569&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-4.00.06%E2%80%AFPM-2.png?resize=120%2C89&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Balancing Homework, Family, and Faith<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After my fun dinner, I drove back to campus and caught up with my family, then did some homework. I worked on my Civil Engineering Materials lab report and memo as well as on my truss design idea report before getting ready for bed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At last, I brushed my teeth and did my devotions. Currently, I have a devotional plan going on my Bible app. I am also working on reading through a book with short devotionals showcasing examples of extreme devotion. I find these real-world examples to be both fascinating and motivating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ready To Start Your 1000 Days at Cedarville?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you think civil engineering might be right for you and are interested in attending Cedarville University, go check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarville.edu\/academic-programs\/civil-engineering\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">civil engineering program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to learn more!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What does a typical day look like for a Civil Engineering major at Cedarville University? 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