EPTUniversity decisions are killing me... -.- - Page 2
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Monoxide
Canada1190 Posts
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Assault_1
Canada1950 Posts
On May 17 2010 01:14 Monoxide wrote: Definately UW. They have such a strong CS program. (and CSL program) | ||
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Impervious
Canada4218 Posts
You know, if you were still in Ottawa, you could have been on a team that went to the Eastern Finals, right?  EDIT - To OP - if you're interested in Co-op, Waterloo is probably the best choice. However, you won't be let down by either choice. Both are excellent schools. | ||
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love1another
United States1844 Posts
Edit: Unlike Waterloo. Edit: Nvm. Waste of 1000th post. | ||
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meteorskunk
Canada546 Posts
I got a homie in electrical engineering there and hes thought about switching schools a couple times for reasons like that. he's gunna finish just cos he is so far in. This is a guy who was set on waterloo because of engineering as far back as grade 10. So thats just the other side of the coin i guess. | ||
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Kingfisher
Canada144 Posts
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imDerek
United States1944 Posts
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3clipse
Canada2555 Posts
On May 17 2010 02:57 meteorskunk wrote: Chill is gonna have to come in and give his opinion for waterloo haha. What I read so often in these blogs is people going to waterloo are not happy with the social opportunities. I got a homie in electrical engineering there and hes thought about switching schools a couple times for reasons like that. he's gunna finish just cos he is so far in. This is a guy who was set on waterloo because of engineering as far back as grade 10. So thats just the other side of the coin i guess. Chill graduated from Queens, I believe. | ||
CaucasianAsian
Korea (South)11598 Posts
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Straylight
Canada706 Posts
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stalife
Canada1222 Posts
Also, RIM supports waterloo :D I'd go to Waterloo just for that reason | ||
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XCLuSive
Canada121 Posts
I have spoken to many managers and a lot of them much much prefer someone with experience in the field. Yes theory is important, but when you graduate and move onto the real world. Managers will look for people who are experienced in the field. I know too many friends who have graduated and cannot find a job/stuck at McDonalds. Waterloo has THE best co-op program in the world. They have connections to many large companies (Microsoft, Google, RIM). I know some friends that found positions in Silicon Valley, which is a dream come true for us geeks. This means that as soon as they graduate, the most likely already have a job waiting for them. And plus, people who are in co-op programs normally graduate debt-free, which is a big bonus. Edit: In terms of environment, yes Waterloo is a school of sausages... But really, it's what you make out of it. Join clubs (they have a starcraft club), teams, attend social gatherings. If you refuse to head out and lock yourself out in your room, then yes.. it will boring. | ||
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blue_arrow
1971 Posts
waterloo: -most reputable school in canada for mathematical/technological/most physical sciences-related engineering programs -alot of asians (both the fobby ones and the nerdy ones), are you AZN? -social life and immediately-out-of-campus areas are pretty boring -co-op is cool and they are the 'pioneers' of this shit but alot of schools are providing co-op as well mcgill: -more known for it's liberal arts/social sciences/biosci/chem programs, obviously not as good of a CS program as waterloo -less asians -way better social life, you will have many opportunities to party like a mofo two students coming out of these two schools, cet. par., an employer would much more likely hire the waterloo dude and no joke with no intent of stereotyping, unless you are a fobby/nerd azn, you probably won't be as happy/psychologically-satisfied at waterloo than at mcgill after your undergrad years.. but of course, it all depends what you make of yourself and how psychologically resilient/fit you are to begin with. | ||
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Impervious
Canada4218 Posts
On May 17 2010 06:05 blue_arrow wrote: waterloo is to MIT as mcgill is to harvard - is what alot of people would think waterloo: -most reputable school in canada for mathematical/technological/most physical sciences-related engineering programs -alot of asians (both the fobby ones and the nerdy ones), are you AZN? -social life and immediately-out-of-campus areas are pretty boring -co-op is cool and they are the 'pioneers' of this shit but alot of schools are providing co-op as well mcgill: -more known for it's liberal arts/social sciences/biosci/chem programs, obviously not as good of a CS program as waterloo -less asians -way better social life, you will have many opportunities to party like a mofo two students coming out of these two schools, cet. par., an employer would much more likely hire the waterloo dude and no joke with no intent of stereotyping, unless you are a fobby/nerd azn, you probably won't be as happy/psychologically-satisfied at waterloo than at mcgill after your undergrad years.. but of course, it all depends what you make of yourself and how psychologically resilient/fit you are to begin with. Or, you know, you could come to Ottawa. We beat McGill, Waterloo, Harvard, and MiT, on our quest in the CSL. | ||
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lowbright
308 Posts
On May 17 2010 06:05 blue_arrow wrote: waterloo is to MIT as mcgill is to harvard - is what alot of people would think waterloo: -most reputable school in canada for mathematical/technological/most physical sciences-related engineering programs -alot of asians (both the fobby ones and the nerdy ones), are you AZN? -social life and immediately-out-of-campus areas are pretty boring -co-op is cool and they are the 'pioneers' of this shit but alot of schools are providing co-op as well mcgill: -more known for it's liberal arts/social sciences/biosci/chem programs, obviously not as good of a CS program as waterloo -less asians -way better social life, you will have many opportunities to party like a mofo two students coming out of these two schools, cet. par., an employer would much more likely hire the waterloo dude and no joke with no intent of stereotyping, unless you are a fobby/nerd azn, you probably won't be as happy/psychologically-satisfied at waterloo than at mcgill after your undergrad years.. but of course, it all depends what you make of yourself and how psychologically resilient/fit you are to begin with. are these schools really that prestigious? | ||
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Divinek
Canada4045 Posts
Yes, they're quite good in some departments | ||
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KF91
Canada221 Posts
So to all of you who attend there/plan to attend there next year, I guess I'll see you there! | ||
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Kyuukyuu
Canada6263 Posts
.Still, it's good that you made your decision, have fun at Waterloo | ||
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ImBa_JaCkAsS
Canada200 Posts
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Jyvblamo
Canada13788 Posts
On May 17 2010 00:24 skyeyesattelite wrote: waterloo is soo difficult to get into.. =/ It really depends on the program. CS at Waterloo is quite easy to get into. | ||
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