career-civil engineer

Kid Of Steel:

Experience as a mechanic on coasters might be a help. I know of an engineering student who is a mechanic at CP now, but the most important thing is going to be the experience that you get after you graduate.

thanks Jim.

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221' drop on SROS is more like 8000'
www.geocities.com/yankeesfan1127/EastCoasterDatabase.html

I'm also thinking of going back to grad school. I steering from Eng. though...perhaps MBA (Manager of Great Adventure :)

Off the topic.... Hostyl, The San Francisco Bay area definitely has a cutie shortage. You lucky, lucky man!!!!

mechanical engineering is the way to go. University of Michigan is a great school for mech eng. I hope to go there, but you have to get good grades to get in their engineering school (3. 8 & UP!) I have always wanted to be a mech eng. I am very good at geometry but am doing a lot worse than i usually do in math with algebra.

Roller coaster engineering isnt like no limits, it's a lot of formulas. It seems very boring, just sitting around and doing formulas, but the satisfaction of seeing your vision thrill people. Just wanted to help

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HurricaneGeauga- Just in case

Who actually designs the layouts and track? Does that lend towards a more computer oriented degree? Thanks :)

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"This feels like walking into pins and needles. Nice to Know You.
Goodbye."-Incubus

mechanical engineers actually design the layout, and machines make the track, which are probably just controlled by plant workers.

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HurricaneGeauga- Just in case

Who are some examples of these mechanical engineers? People like John Wardley and the B&M guys?

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221' drop on SROS is more like 8000'
www.geocities.com/yankeesfan1127/EastCoasterDatabase.html