Let me tell you, in fact, many examples in civil engineering use advanced mathematics, such as integration, statistics, linear algebra and so on. Of course, this is the most basic and necessary, so as a student majoring in civil engineering, advanced mathematics must be passed.

Actually, what you said. The application in mechanics is pediatrics, because the mechanics teacher will tell you a lot and there are many examples for you to digest. But the most important thing is the future professional courses, such as bridge design, civil testing and evaluation, and the application of some professional civil software. All these require good high-order analysis theory, such as dam deformation monitoring. Nowadays, the popular theories are wavelet theory, grey theory and Kalman filter theory, which are all based on some integrals, some advanced professional knowledge of advanced mathematics and statistical knowledge. Especially some professional software, and some students think that as long as I can use it, in fact, many people in the industry make mistakes not because they can't use the software, but because they don't understand the structure. The reason is that they can't analyze it with good knowledge of mathematics and mechanics.

Having said that, you are only a freshman now. If you want to be one step ahead of others from now on! It is highly recommended that you take part in mathematical modeling, which will be of great benefit to your future professional courses!