>>274401im from germany so i dont know if how helpfull it is going to be.
i must say that i really like Petroleum engineering. i started with a economic+ engineering course but then sawped to petroleum engineering in the 3 semster.
the course load is hard but its lots of fun.
the future looks good/ok since all the "easy oil" is gone the demand for high tech engineer wont decline even with lower production rates.
its a nice work enviroment (challenging, high tech..) i have been offshore and on shore. and i like the whole on and off idea, (working in blocks) but many others dislike it a lot,because of no family for weeks, warm bed swaps, 12 hr shifts....
i would never study it for the money and i would not study with the intention to join the US marked because it going to be over saturated at one point. (read the Taxas A & M warning letter for all Petroleum engineering applicants!! seriusly) .
i fully expect to spend three months offshore, in the desert or in the thundra. only sleeping/working not going home once. ask your self if its the life you want? (you can also do office jobs but they are less fun )
You dont need to study petroleum engineering, chemical or industiral or material engineers are just as common in the workforce.
join a industrie you like, talk to people in the work force. read job openings of future jobs in the field.
if i would be chosing today i would look at chemistry, technical medicin (maschines / prostestics etc), recycling. IT/robotics.
