Clearly there is a big difference between building a road and designing a computer system so the best advice for students is.
- think carefully about which area of engineering interests you most. It is difficult to study if you are not interested and you may do the job until you are 60 year old.
- think about what sort of person you are. Will you be happiest working in an office, in a factory, or outdoors? Do you mind getting dirty? Do you want to work with other people or alone? If you like wearing high heels and beautiful clothes, you may not be happy on a building site.