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Echo515
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada105 Posts
February 05 2010 18:01 GMT
#1
Hello TL,

Just wondering... who here is in CS at waterloo?

I applied for it but I've heard it's hard to get into but I also have a a nice average (97.3%). I'm pretty optimistic but my comp eng teacher wasn't 100% sure I'd get in. So what was your average if you got in?

I also applied to software engineering and computational mathematics. What do you think of these programs?

Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25977 Posts
February 05 2010 18:09 GMT
#2
Are you asian?
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minus_human
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
4784 Posts
February 05 2010 18:11 GMT
#3
On February 06 2010 03:09 Chill wrote:
Are you asian?

lol
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25977 Posts
February 05 2010 18:14 GMT
#4
Okay, this time it's justified. Waterloo is like 99.9% asian. I seriously suggest if you enjoy a "typical" university experience you do not go to waterloo. The academic sacrifice is easier made up by the social gains.
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Echo515
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada105 Posts
February 05 2010 18:18 GMT
#5
On February 06 2010 03:14 Chill wrote:
Okay, this time it's justified. Waterloo is like 99.9% asian. I seriously suggest if you enjoy a "typical" university experience you do not go to waterloo. The academic sacrifice is easier made up by the social gains.

Well, I've already made up my mind that I'm going to Waterloo (only place I applied to) and believe it or not I am NOT asian. My parents are Polish but I was born in Canada.
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25977 Posts
February 05 2010 18:20 GMT
#6
Can I ask why you made up your mind?
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Mastermind
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Canada7096 Posts
February 05 2010 18:21 GMT
#7
If he is really into CS, then Waterloo is where he wants to be. They have the best CS program in Canada.
CTStalker
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Canada9720 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-05 18:27:10
February 05 2010 18:25 GMT
#8
my cousin goes to waterloo CS (not asian), and he enjoys it thoroughly. your comp eng teacher is just scaring you, 97% average is more than enough to get in. especially if you program on your own
my cousin's a terrible student, so his highschool average wasn't very good, i imagine. however he's a born programmer, taught himself assembly, programs all the time as a hobby. i think that counts for a lot
By the way, my name is Funk. I am not of your world
PluS
Profile Joined January 2005
United States80 Posts
February 05 2010 18:27 GMT
#9
he cant get white pussy so he stuck with asian
Go Fuck Yourself
Echo515
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada105 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-05 18:28:40
February 05 2010 18:27 GMT
#10
On February 06 2010 03:20 Chill wrote:
Can I ask why you made up your mind?

Main reasons were that when I took programming in gr.11 it was probably my favourite course I've ever taken. I also know that Waterloo has a strong reputation in CS and I just love math (as nerdy as that sounds).

EDIT: Oh and also I live pretty close so I won't have to spend money on a place to live.
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25977 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-05 18:43:26
February 05 2010 18:41 GMT
#11
What are your plans after university? Can't comment on the math / CS / comp. eng. choice without some look into what you plan on doing.

I think your decision process is fine (going to the best school possible in Canada for CS) but I think it's incredibly stupid to apply to only one school. If you comment on your goals after university I could try to disuade you from going to Waterloo, but I suppose there's no point in that discussion since your mind is made up.

Edit: Don't live at home while you go to school. Living with other people is a huge part of social growth through university. Academics and social growth are essentially equally important from university in my eyes, which is why I am sad that so many people get tunnel vision on the academics to the point of ignoring advice from people who have already been through this before!
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haster27
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Taiwan809 Posts
February 05 2010 18:48 GMT
#12
I am envious of you. I am Asian and was dragged into highly academic university. (sigh)
zeks
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
Canada1068 Posts
February 05 2010 19:16 GMT
#13
seriously what 97.3% avg? more like what CANT u get into


if you have read the OUAC booklet or checked the waterloo site you'd know its low 80 admissions.
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference."
Mastermind
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Canada7096 Posts
February 05 2010 19:19 GMT
#14
On February 06 2010 03:41 Chill wrote:
What are your plans after university? Can't comment on the math / CS / comp. eng. choice without some look into what you plan on doing.

I think your decision process is fine (going to the best school possible in Canada for CS) but I think it's incredibly stupid to apply to only one school. If you comment on your goals after university I could try to disuade you from going to Waterloo, but I suppose there's no point in that discussion since your mind is made up.

Edit: Don't live at home while you go to school. Living with other people is a huge part of social growth through university. Academics and social growth are essentially equally important from university in my eyes, which is why I am sad that so many people get tunnel vision on the academics to the point of ignoring advice from people who have already been through this before!

It doesnt matter what university he goes to, if he is in CS he wont have a social life anyways after second year. That is the sacrifice you make when you go into that program. My last semester I had to pull about 10 all nighters and my average amount of sleep was about 5 hours a night. I went out once a month. CS students spend their lives programming. No matter how much time you have spent, there is always another bug to fix.
Bosu
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States3247 Posts
February 05 2010 19:29 GMT
#15
On February 06 2010 03:41 Chill wrote:


Edit: Don't live at home while you go to school. Living with other people is a huge part of social growth through university. Academics and social growth are essentially equally important from university in my eyes, which is why I am sad that so many people get tunnel vision on the academics to the point of ignoring advice from people who have already been through this before!


I lived at home throughout university and I would definitely say it is harder to make a lot of friends if you don't live in the dorms for at least your first year. Sure I made some new friends, but the only friends I hang out with for the most part are the same ones as in high school. However, I also know I could have put more effort into being more social than I was and join some groups or something.

Of course it is nice that I have had a job throughout college and no debts unlike some of my classmates who easily owe $30,000 + for tuition, books, and dorm over the last few years. As well as other debt.
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CTStalker
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Canada9720 Posts
February 05 2010 19:30 GMT
#16
the same can be true for any program, it's entirely up to the student how much work they put into it. i know plenty of developers who drank their way through CS
By the way, my name is Funk. I am not of your world
Echo515
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada105 Posts
February 05 2010 19:31 GMT
#17
On February 06 2010 03:41 Chill wrote:
What are your plans after university? Can't comment on the math / CS / comp. eng. choice without some look into what you plan on doing.

I think your decision process is fine (going to the best school possible in Canada for CS) but I think it's incredibly stupid to apply to only one school. If you comment on your goals after university I could try to disuade you from going to Waterloo, but I suppose there's no point in that discussion since your mind is made up.

Edit: Don't live at home while you go to school. Living with other people is a huge part of social growth through university. Academics and social growth are essentially equally important from university in my eyes, which is why I am sad that so many people get tunnel vision on the academics to the point of ignoring advice from people who have already been through this before!

Well, I don't really have much of a plan for after university. Basically get a job I like (and a wife hopefully). And my family isn't that well off financially (my parents are separated) so I want to live at home to save money. I also applied for co-op so I just want to graduate with the smallest amount of debt possible.
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25977 Posts
February 05 2010 19:33 GMT
#18
ok this thread is dumb. how are we supposed to answer any of your questions? ugh
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Straylight
Profile Joined March 2008
Canada706 Posts
February 05 2010 19:41 GMT
#19
You're worried about not getting in and you have a 97 average? T__T

Just keep in mind that you might want to do CS right now, but 1-2 years in you might experience a bit of a change, and that's not a bad thing. Hopefully the program has room for you to take some electives or do a minor so you can see what else is around.

And join a fuckton of student groups with stuff you're interested in and go to events and by 2nd year hopefully be a part of running those clubs.
It felt like gravity.
lone_hydra
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada1460 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-05 19:51:17
February 05 2010 19:48 GMT
#20
Whats with the Waterloo hate? Are you from Laurier Chill?

And also WTF YES! WITH 97.3% YOU CAN GET INTO ANY PROGRAM AT WATERLOO! With a 97.3% you should be smart enough to figure that out yourself and figure out your CS teacher was joshing you.

Worried about money? Apply for a shit ton of scholarships. With your mark, you should get a shit ton of free money. Just apply.
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