The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

Blueprints and Passports: Samia’s Engineering Expedition


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From Bangladesh to a P.Eng. in Canada to a PE in the US…Samia Bhuiyan has been proving all the stereotypes wrong across the world! 🌎


In this interview, she shares her incredible journey to become a woman Structural Engineer (we know that’s rare but shouldn't!) and pass her PE Exam as a working mom of two kids! 👶 😲


Any women engineers out there with kids? International women engineers coming to the US? Then give this a listen! 😉


Tune in to Learn:

  • Her journey to become a PE from Bangladesh to Canada to the US

  • Coming to the US as an international Structural Engineer

  • Are the requirements to get the PE the same if you already have the P.Eng.?

  • Why she failed the PE 1st time…and what changed everything for her 2nd try

  • 3 surprisingly simple exam prep tips to breeze through the PE Exam

  • How to prove international education and work experience to be able to take the PE

  • Her strategy for taking practice exams….include The Ultimate CBT  Exam Simulator

  • How to handle “Test questions” on the PE the don’t count toward your score

  • How to prepare for theory questions on exam day

  • 3 reasons why she recommends The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

  • What the PMP certification is and when it may be a good addition to your career

  • Her #1 advice for those preparing for the PE Exam (and it’s not related to studying)


  • 🤝 Our Partners:

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    ☑️ Resources Mentioned:

    The Ultimate Civil PE Structural Review Course (Waitlist)

    PE CBT Exam Simulator

    PMP® CertificationSE Exam, by NCEES

    P.Eng Licensure in Canada

    University of Alberta


    📧 Connect With Samia:

    LinkedIn


    🎁 Freebies:

    The 5 Best FE Resources

    The Civil PE Startup Guide

    FREE CFM® Course Module


    📚 Exam Prep Resources:

    Main Website

    The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

    The Ultimate Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

    FE Practice Exams

    FE CBT Exam Simulator

    PE Breadth Practice Exams

    PE Depth Practice Exams

    PE CBT Exam Simulator

    CFM® Practice Exam


    📱 Connect With Us:

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    YouTube Channel

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