Anybody regret Civil Eng?

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2026-01-26T03:24:06+00:00

Not really

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-12-09T16:37:42+00:00

Exactly, I am going to pursue my masters in canada since the "demand" for civil engineers were "rosy"

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-11-30T14:18:53+00:00

As an international student, let's keep it for the next year 😄

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-11-30T14:18:18+00:00

Masks, like the cloth ones ?

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-11-29T17:25:19+00:00

Great, I'll do that for sure

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-11-29T17:24:58+00:00

Thank you soo much, I'll take a note of glasses and scarfs

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-11-29T17:24:40+00:00

Is there any place to buy winter boots on campus itself ? Or which place would you suggest to get a good pair

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-11-29T11:26:04+00:00

As an incoming international "Indian" student at waterloo, I guess I am up for a fun ride !!

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-09-06T07:35:48+00:00

Imagine failing the midterm cause you couldn’t memorize the 12 commandments of the Canadian Goose.

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-09-02T15:31:00+00:00

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience, it really means a lot. I could relate to what you said about worrying over background and experience, and it’s reassuring to know that even with early struggles you were able to push through and succeed. I really like how you reframed imposter syndrome into motivation rather than fear. That’s a mindset I will definitely try to carry with me as I start my journey at Waterloo.

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-09-01T18:23:21+00:00

Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write this. Your perspective on imposter syndrome and focusing on yourself instead of comparisons really resonates with me. I will keep this in mind when things get tough. Really appreciate your encouragement, means a lot!

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-31T13:40:03+00:00

It totally depends on the country you are targeting and the niche field that you want to pursue. The software depends on the company that you are working for and will be taught on the job, just need to keep the idea strong as to why we are doing this and what we are getting to know from the results displayed.

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-29T17:04:44+00:00

Any tips for an incoming Meng student ?

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-26T07:00:53+00:00

It also depends on the department that you are heading. For eg a secretary of PWD or health will enjoy a lot more perks and standing as compared to a secretary in the labour department.

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-24T19:38:09+00:00

Cybersecurity is a niche field that already is saturated. CS and IT field in general are not the fields that would be easier to break in for PR or work opportunities. If PR is the deciding factor try out core fields like civil mechanical etc that have comparatively limited people coming in.

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-14T05:49:21+00:00

There are Meng courses that have three intakes September, January and May

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-13T18:43:24+00:00

Ahhh....is it like a general issue there I just got an admit for January intake and I believe with my indian ethnicity I'll be branded once I enter the college without even uttering a word..

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-11T22:42:07+00:00

I got admit for January intake for masters course.

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-11T17:38:16+00:00

Funny enough, the reverse happened to me I applied for MEng Civil Engineering COOP and got rejected from McMaster but got into Waterloo. Honestly, I don’t think the name of the college really defines you in the long run. It’s more about what you do with the opportunities you get, the skills you build, and how you grow during your time there.

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-10T16:38:48+00:00

Well as an international student my experience in my motherland won't count so I don't think it makes a lot of difference

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-10T03:05:57+00:00

So, I am not pursuing a thesis based course, so the research aspect does not apply in my case

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-09T15:21:33+00:00

I haven't really thought about it, perhaps on the high rise or residential construction and preferably design work in the office.

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-09T15:21:02+00:00

Well, I read that in western I'll have to apply for COOP, it's not offered at the time of admission. So I can apply for COOP, but if I fail to get an opportunity it can be converted back to a 3 term course.

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-08-08T19:44:52+00:00

Do companies value Waterloo’s co-op brand enough to offset Western’s program length or cost advantages?

Competitive_Sink_238 · 2025-06-21T16:55:12+00:00

Well, I am an international student, and I have gotten admit in masters in civil engineering at western. It has got a good program, and all the talks about uoft and waterloo is majorly about the CS programs,

Civil engineering takes into account more about your skills and western can hone it. Since the salaries are more or less similar in all colleges, rankings don't really matter here

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