Hi there ,
As a civil engineer, you'll be using tools like AutoCAD, SAP2000, Microsoft Project, and so on. For specific tools, you'll have to go through the specific college curriculum.
I am just mentioning one of the tools here. As far as I checked AutoCAD 2022 and Auto CAD 2022 runs fine with the M1 chip rosetta 2 according to the latest update.
Usually, students prefer a Macbook pro to run AutoCAD. MacBook air might run but not with all the features.
I however suggest going for windows. It will eliminate all these hassles. Also, there will be some heavy-duty tools as well which will require high speed, more RAM, and dedicated GPU . It is better to have windows than Mac OS.
For reference please go through the article below.
https://birchlerarroyo.com/autocad/frequent-question-can-macbook-air-run-autocad.html
I hope this information helps!
Thank you!
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