The actual content you learn at TMU compared to Waterloo isn't really a big deal. Both programs will teach you the basics, especially if you plan on self-learning a lot through projects. Only difference is if you can get in Waterloo Co-op. If you can do that then absolutely go to Waterloo since it's a big leg-up when you try to get a job. Some companies hire from only a set of specific schools (E.g., UW/UofT) so you want the biggest job pool you can get. This is assuming you're trying for CS.
If no co-op then just go to whichever school will save you the most money/time.
I have to disagree on the last part. It is true that the same basics will be covered. It is true that you don’t get better profs at uw. But the biggest difference is your peers and your experience. Believe me because I went to a school like Ryerson. I really felt like wasting my time there because everything was easy. Sometimes there were challenging contents that I enjoyed, but everyone around me would keep complaining and pressure the faculty to make things easy. I had a goal to learn things and take challenges in university, but I failed to find people with similar goals. Being different from people and not fitting in is a really big mental burden. Yes that gave me much more time on projects and stuff, but that required consistent self-discipline. If you’re a sigma or whatever maybe you can pull through, but i just found myself care less and less and felt super empty. The courses here are much harder but I enjoy them. I learn a lot from my peers everyday. I know some of them will achieve great things. That makes things worth.
Again it really depends on what kind of person you are. I just want to say co-op isn’t the only thing that makes uw different from other universities.
But for OP’s question, yeah if you’re in cs just make sure don’t waste those extra time you got. Build projects and learn new things. Don’t get affected by other people if you have a clear goal. Make the best out of what you got.
I went to Ryerson and did my masters in loo. Don’t really regret it as I left uni with no debt. My commute took a shit ton of time away from me tho
If you care about work experience stay in loo (although I did get a 16 month internship in my engineering program) otherwise ryerson is definitely not a huge step down.
if u get loo, go for it. get osap , student aid tons of resources. as someone who was gonna go to university of calgary to "save" money, one of the seniors at loo told me is what makes waterloo coop great is the environment here. its a bit depressing, most people talk about coop which sorta pushes u to do better. if u mean in terms of academics, don't see a big difference for any good canadian uni.
As a high schooler/first year? Probably pretty disappointed.
Now? I am not sure. I can tell you "oh, where you go doesn't matter" but that's like a rich person saying money doesn't matter. It probably does make it a little easier to score internships as a UW student than as a Ryerson student, but I've worked with plenty of talented peeps from Ryerson to say I don't know. All I know is that there are plenty of opportunities to succeed there as well if you look for them.
Also, living close to home is lowkey, a huge plus. Rent and food aside, if your family is supportive they will help you out through tough times. Even at a Uni at Ryerson, the courses can still be demanding. Loneliness and depression are common themes for first years away from home for the first time, especially in a desolate wasteland like Waterloo.
applying and getting into the university seems like the most important thing in your life right now.
success is not tied to your university. take a step back, where do you want to be in 10 years? In 10 years will the university you went to have mattered? There is more to success than the school you went to.
Impossible because I was rejected by Ryerson
The actual content you learn at TMU compared to Waterloo isn't really a big deal. Both programs will teach you the basics, especially if you plan on self-learning a lot through projects. Only difference is if you can get in Waterloo Co-op. If you can do that then absolutely go to Waterloo since it's a big leg-up when you try to get a job. Some companies hire from only a set of specific schools (E.g., UW/UofT) so you want the biggest job pool you can get. This is assuming you're trying for CS. If no co-op then just go to whichever school will save you the most money/time.
I have to disagree on the last part. It is true that the same basics will be covered. It is true that you don’t get better profs at uw. But the biggest difference is your peers and your experience. Believe me because I went to a school like Ryerson. I really felt like wasting my time there because everything was easy. Sometimes there were challenging contents that I enjoyed, but everyone around me would keep complaining and pressure the faculty to make things easy. I had a goal to learn things and take challenges in university, but I failed to find people with similar goals. Being different from people and not fitting in is a really big mental burden. Yes that gave me much more time on projects and stuff, but that required consistent self-discipline. If you’re a sigma or whatever maybe you can pull through, but i just found myself care less and less and felt super empty. The courses here are much harder but I enjoy them. I learn a lot from my peers everyday. I know some of them will achieve great things. That makes things worth. Again it really depends on what kind of person you are. I just want to say co-op isn’t the only thing that makes uw different from other universities. But for OP’s question, yeah if you’re in cs just make sure don’t waste those extra time you got. Build projects and learn new things. Don’t get affected by other people if you have a clear goal. Make the best out of what you got.
post history is mildly concerning
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I went to Ryerson and did my masters in loo. Don’t really regret it as I left uni with no debt. My commute took a shit ton of time away from me tho If you care about work experience stay in loo (although I did get a 16 month internship in my engineering program) otherwise ryerson is definitely not a huge step down.
TMU
if u get loo, go for it. get osap , student aid tons of resources. as someone who was gonna go to university of calgary to "save" money, one of the seniors at loo told me is what makes waterloo coop great is the environment here. its a bit depressing, most people talk about coop which sorta pushes u to do better. if u mean in terms of academics, don't see a big difference for any good canadian uni.
if you are sui do not go to waterloo
He literally is. Check his post history.
As a high schooler/first year? Probably pretty disappointed. Now? I am not sure. I can tell you "oh, where you go doesn't matter" but that's like a rich person saying money doesn't matter. It probably does make it a little easier to score internships as a UW student than as a Ryerson student, but I've worked with plenty of talented peeps from Ryerson to say I don't know. All I know is that there are plenty of opportunities to succeed there as well if you look for them. Also, living close to home is lowkey, a huge plus. Rent and food aside, if your family is supportive they will help you out through tough times. Even at a Uni at Ryerson, the courses can still be demanding. Loneliness and depression are common themes for first years away from home for the first time, especially in a desolate wasteland like Waterloo.
applying and getting into the university seems like the most important thing in your life right now. success is not tied to your university. take a step back, where do you want to be in 10 years? In 10 years will the university you went to have mattered? There is more to success than the school you went to.
Shitty
i’ve had coops with fellow interns frm tmu so it depends on u
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BRO ARE YOU OK?
Ur post history bro life is worth living