Student in need
Hey everyone, I’m looking for some career/academic advice.
Last year, my plan was to move away to study Industrial Engineering, but due to some family issues and my parents not wanting me to leave the city, I’m now staying in Ottawa.
Because Ottawa (uOttawa/Carleton) doesn’t offer a specific Industrial Engineering undergrad, I’m stuck between two very different paths and I need help deciding:
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Civil Engineering: I’m leaning away from this because I’m not interested in structural stability or construction. I don't want to spend years studying building mechanics that I know I won't use, and the workload seems much heavier for something I’m not passionate about.
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Supply Chain Management: This feels much closer to what I liked about Industrial Engineering (logistics, efficiency, and flow). However, it’s a business degree, not an engineering degree.
My dilemma:
Since I’m stuck in Ottawa for the time being, does it make more sense to take the Supply Chain route because it matches my interests, or should I grind through Civil Engineering just to have the "Engineer" title?
Posted Mar 5, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC