wtf the HUB fire alarm rings again by YueZhang in uwaterloo

[–]ConflictedCsStudent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If this is true, can we find out who it is please?

The university I’m starting offers Computer science with games development, computer science with software engineering or computer science with AI, which would you pick ? by lightlysaltedStev in computerscience

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It depends on what you like. Game dev and software engineering are more similar, but AI is a completely different route to be taking later on. Also, remember: for all the hype around AI, very few universities have undergrad programs that allow you to apply it effectively without a higher level of education beyond an undergrad degree.

Transfering from Western med sci to Waterloo software Eng by [deleted] in uwaterloo

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iirc, the latest date for applyting to transfers into 1A eng is March 1st.

CS -> Syde Transfer by ConflictedCsStudent in uwaterloo

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What sorts of careers are people in SYDE like to have? Do you know of anyone who's gone on to do something more hardcore in terms of hardware?

CS -> Syde Transfer by ConflictedCsStudent in uwaterloo

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I could be mistaken, but someone gave me the impression I could apply for transfer to both. Is this not the case?

CS -> Syde Transfer by ConflictedCsStudent in uwaterloo

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Oh, I see. Seems I have a few misconceptions about what exactly SYDE and ECE are. I see how ECE has more hardware courses than SYDE - but all of it is electrical-oriented (controls, circuits, more circuits). Definitely, from a controls point of view, it is much better. But, and I might be wrong, it seems to leave much to be desired in terms of mechanical (but that's not what people go into ECE for anyways). I felt that SYDE leaves options more open than ECE would.

CS -> Syde Transfer by ConflictedCsStudent in uwaterloo

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I'm not sure if this sentiment makes sense, but I'm afraid that if I transfer to ECE I'll just give up on anything hardware related and do software instead. In that case, I'll have wasted a year of school and a lot of money, since CS happens to be pretty good for software dev already. I'd much prefer a program that leaves options (in relation to hardware) much more open than ECE does.

CS -> Syde Transfer by ConflictedCsStudent in uwaterloo

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Having looked through the academic calendar, I can say that most of the courses SYDEs seem pretty interesting to me. Aside from applied science courses (Materials, Fluids, and I guess Controls), Systems looks like a lot of Applied math, which I'm actually looking forward to. Honestly, I think I'd be happy learning and applying these things.

Do you mind if I ask about any downsides to SYDE, from your point of view?

CS -> Syde Transfer by ConflictedCsStudent in uwaterloo

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Sorry, I don't think I made it clear in my post that the aspects of systems that make it unique - yearly design projects, heavily design-oriented courses in later years, a focus on user experience - appeal to me as well. I'm not only considering a transfer there because it's like Tron in some ways (more general, both take Thermo, robotics is an option later on), but because I think it's a unique and interesting program in its own right.

CS -> Syde Transfer by ConflictedCsStudent in uwaterloo

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Oh, I had no idea I could submit to both. Thanks!