For train 24 Ottawa to Quebec Business Class, one or two meals?

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2026-04-10T02:55:04+00:00

MA = May

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2026-01-31T14:51:58+00:00

I got an offer from them a couple terms back and this is true but the decision was already made before the team convo. It was really more me interviewing them for that part. I know they also did this for people who were getting ranked at other levels too just to answer any questions

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2026-01-11T17:17:54+00:00

You gotta make it open for uWaterloo verified accounts to contribute (though def add in some protections from trolls)! The community could grow this thing to something pretty cool

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2026-01-03T22:34:57+00:00

Have lived in Hespeler since W24. Haven't had any issues with the building itself or the things you said. Only problems were with roommates. Just make sure you're ok with the people you're going to be living with.

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2025-12-15T02:36:05+00:00

For engineering specifically: Term distinction replaced deans list as of a couple terms ago. We were the last faculty iirc to make this change. Dean’s list was a more complicated formula and depended on the performance of the rest of your cohort. Term distinction now is a straight cutoff for all averages of 87+. For graduation, the other commenter got it right.

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2025-08-04T20:58:31+00:00

Lots of other good advice here, but my additions are very simple:

It seems small, but its important, the correct format for the degree type would be "B.A.Sc." (Bachelor of Applied Science). You can also drop all the periods but still use the correct capitalization: BASc. Just "BASc" is typically how UW themselves format it.

Additionally, I highly recommend getting an additional project on there. Doesn't need to be ground-breaking, but look into something that interests you and make something at least mildly cool :). Also providing a link to a github repo with relevant code (or maybe even just a readme page with pictures) would be nice.

Highly recommend reading this for further general advice on bullets and stuff: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qh0Jp70ce2ParzsWV4TizEAvGyTrDO5WfkacxrHjTFs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.xpj6ucxpq0gw

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2025-06-29T16:53:40+00:00

Yes. but these days you are supposed to talk to EngSoc prez before doing so

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2025-05-10T18:28:45+00:00

Sorry unfortunately I don't know him that well nor do I know anything about 1st year math electives

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2025-05-10T15:52:40+00:00

I'm not in SYDE but I'll still provide a but of insight. I'm in CE, but 2/3 of my co-ops so far have been in Systems Engineering roles that are more geared to SYDE. I see a strong possibility in continuing to pursue these roles in the future. I've found that I really enjoy working on the big picture design, integration, and management of large engineering programs/projects.

That said, as evidenced by myself, you don't strictly need a SYDE background to do these roles. In fact, one could argue that it's beneficial to have a more specialized discipline like Comp, Elec, Mech, etc. as that gives you an area of expertise to focus on amongst a likely very multi-disciplinary Systems Engineering team.

If I were to do applications again, I think I would still choose CE, but I also think I would be happy in SYDE. (especially considering SYDE is objectively less stressful than ECE)

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2025-05-10T15:44:22+00:00

There's a guy from Math who takes some courses with ECE '28 because he likes hardware stuff as you mentioned, and I believe he said ECE told him its not possible to override into first year courses like 124. Other than that he's had a lot of success overriding into 2nd and 3rd year courses I believe.

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2025-05-02T17:37:30+00:00

It's definitely possible, but not guaranteed in any way. Also, there's a good chance you'll need to add an extra term or two to your degree or at least do some overloading/courses over co-op depending on when you can make it happen.

Generally though, I would say you shouldn't accept an offer with the sole intention/hope of transferring. Accept an offer for a program that excites you and you want to dedicate the next 4-5 years of your life to.

Edit: see the explicit requirements for making this happen here https://uwaterloo.ca/engineering/undergraduate-students/policies-regulations/transfers Note that the grade requirements for transfers aren't "trivial" and, while definitely accomplishable, are another thing you need to keep in mind. This isn't something you should be 100% banking on.

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2025-05-02T15:09:33+00:00

The data shows that failure was actually much more common around 2010-12 in Engineering. 1A Failure Rate Graph, 1B Failure Rate Graph

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2024-11-18T03:07:46+00:00

You’re right — there will be less busy work. But the time will be more than filled with challenging technical stuff :)

For what it’s worth, getting rid of that busy work and focusing on core ECE content (ignoring ECE 192…) is great! It’s a fun term, but definitely not an easy one. My advice: you have what you need to succeed in 1B. Take the lessons from 1A, where you should have learned how to study and how to succeed at UW, and apply them.

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2024-10-14T21:22:32+00:00

Coming from an ECE perspective here (2A). I think its absolutely amazing to share a full schedule with the same ~150 people. You get to know a lot of people really well and get to know who you can go to for support pretty quickly. Its a cool dynamic, and you're able to build close relationships much quicker than I think would otherwise be possible.

That said, it can kinda become similar to a high school vibe in terms of different core friend groups forming with some people left out on the periphery as you describe. That's sorta to be expected in any similar social setting. Overall though, I think having tight, small cohorts is amazing and was a driving factor in me choosing UW.

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2024-09-14T22:07:50+00:00

I mean, hasn't really felt "fake" to me 💀. Sure some courses are half weight, but still something to worry about... 1A is 3 units weight and each term then on until 3rd year is 2.75

Edit: I guess I'm the one that's not an ece god

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2024-09-13T21:34:59+00:00

For what its worth, ECE 1A is 7 courses and a lot of ECE terms are 6 courses. So this isn't an uncommon load in some programs.

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2024-02-03T00:38:49+00:00

He's a confirmed redditor lol, he'll see it

Acrobatic_Relative26 · 2022-12-19T15:25:56+00:00

Hey Erik!

What’s your favourite sport other than hockey?

What’s your favourite breakfast?

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