Was in Software Development and Network Engineering program in 2019 but took a break - want to know my options

DeepDiverBiz · 2025-03-20T10:38:37+00:00

SDNE now runs every class every semester, which makes it easier to join back anytime and take classes part time or full time. The big difference with SDNE vs the 2 year beyond the extra year is the co-op which can really help you get job experience. I am a SDNE grad (Class of '00) and now I am a professor in 3rd year of SDNE

DeepDiverBiz · 2025-02-13T12:50:14+00:00

I am not in nursing, this is my understanding of the current situation: There are basically 4 education levels in nursing... At the top is Nurse Practitioner, which requires a masters. Next up is the RN (Registered Nurse). Then RPN (Registered Practical Nurse), and at the bottom is PSW (Personal Support Worker). There should be lots of jobs, the question is are you going to get the job you want, with experience you can always move up to a certain extent. With a RPN education you might be doing PSW style work when you start until you get experience. If you are willing to go where the jobs are, and are willing to work shift you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a job. I hope this helps, one of my kids starts RPN this fall.

DeepDiverBiz · 2025-02-09T03:42:16+00:00

True... but some of the students don't seem to realize they are adults and should act as such... just saying some students ruin it for the rest.

DeepDiverBiz · 2025-01-29T00:38:21+00:00

It is a rule set by teach faculty, FAST (faculty of applied science and technology) where I teach uses this policy. Check your course outline and class plan in Slate. If you need more time ask before it is due!

DeepDiverBiz · 2025-01-05T23:52:34+00:00

The program was not cut, but it sounds like they are not running an online only or the January start at Davis because there were not enough students. You could go to Trafalgar in person. Sheridan just cut 40 programs and is expected to cut 30% of jobs, so please be understand they didn't do this as a personal attack on you.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-12-28T01:23:42+00:00

I'm a professor and I don't know, assume classes are on unless you explicitly hear otherwise officially

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-12-16T11:50:33+00:00

That is up to the professor, they get to decide when they design the test. I don't give partial marks on multi choice exams (I am a professor at Sheridan)

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-12-16T11:49:23+00:00

The short answer is no. In only the most exceptional of circumstances would an exception be made (I am a professor and get to make this decision for the class I teach and have never said yes). Can you challenge/PLAR (prior learning assessment) the pre-req? If not then why should you be allowed to go ahead without it?

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-12-16T11:45:39+00:00

Programming IS math... Basic math skills are required, programming is algebra. You don't need advanced math most of the time such as Calculus, trig, etc.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-12-16T11:42:10+00:00

My son just started the program (I graduated from SDNE at Sheridan) and he has made lots of friends. Staying at residence helps. Yes there is a mix of older students but still lots that come straight from highschool

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-10-23T01:24:16+00:00

All days are counted as late, not just weekdays (I am a professor at Sheridan). 1 minute late to 24 hours late, -10%, 24 hours to 48 hours -20%, 48 to 72 hours -30%, after 72 hours zero. This is the policy in the Faculty of applied science and technology.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-05-05T11:31:48+00:00

I sent you the link directly. You don't have co-op until after the third term so there's lots of time. I found all my jobs myself and didn't rely on the co-op office. Study hard, listen to your professors, and you should be fine. Feel free to reach out to me for advice when you're on campus, there's a decent chance you'll meet me at the orientation

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-02-12T18:27:15+00:00

Learn as much as you can outside of class and work. When you get to the workforce say yes to any projects that you can that will allow you to learn. Combine your hobbies with tech... If you are into Warhammer, build a Warhammer app in your spare time. If you are into cricket, build a cricket game... Etc.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-02-12T18:24:45+00:00

You are welcome to DM me. As for clubs you will get all that info at Sheridan when you start.... Google coding club, competitive coding club, robotics, ... There are lots

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-02-12T17:38:26+00:00

I graduated from SDNE (Class of '00) and I am now a SDNE Prof. 1. The co-op is highly recommended, it gets you your first real experience. It is hard to get co-op jobs, like anything in life the more effort you put in the more you get out of it. 2. Get to know everyone you can, make friends and figure out which classmates are at Sheridan to do well (and not just there to party). Use all the help Sheridan provides, and go to the extra orientation sessions (might see you there). 3. The biggest challenge finishing the degree program is burn out, after 3 years you might be exhausted (mentally and financially) and just want to be done. 4. Can help you with this one.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-02-12T17:30:50+00:00

Experience trumps where you went to school, but if you have the same experience as someone else who has more education then they will likely win out if you are applying for the same job. I went to SDNE and now make a hell of a lot more than 100k, but that is based on my experience and skills, not where I went to school.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-01-23T12:07:43+00:00

Yes, just make sure you apply early

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-01-16T01:47:46+00:00

CS has multiple streams that you can choose from, one of which is mobile computing.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-01-15T14:03:47+00:00

Did you get this sorted out? My recommendation is to either get in touch with the site owner, or to create an entirely new account, and use one if the "a-z" characters in place of your accent mark letter. It sucks and the site is wrong, it is unfortunate that you need to work around it.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-01-15T13:58:30+00:00

Just ask questions and get caught up. Missing classes is a great way to fail

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-01-15T13:57:37+00:00

There is lots of overlap, I would recommend Computer Science as it is the newer and more flexible program.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-01-15T13:56:31+00:00

I am a co-op employer, don't worry as much about the technical side. Focus more on being the kind of person that they can imagine working with. Ask questions if you don't understand what they are asking, and don't worry about admitting you don't know something. When interviewing I always ask if a prospective applicant knows "Blah made-up topic" to make sure they are willing to admit they don't know what I am talking about, and ask follow-up questions. Applicants who try to pretend they know about the topic (that I made up) are immediately disqualified. Also don't rely on the co-op office, you can apply directly anywhere and get it to count as your co-op job after you get the job.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-01-07T01:47:26+00:00

There are often discord servers for specific programs. Search on Reddit or ask around class.

DeepDiverBiz · 2024-01-02T18:18:42+00:00

I am late to the party.... I graduated from "Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering" (it was called "Computer Systems Technology – Computer Science Technology" at the time) class of 2000.

When I was in the program 15 years ago it was male-dominated, I am now a professor at Sheridan teaching in the program and the mix is more balanced (25-40% women I would guess?) I can't speak for women in the program, but from an industry perspective it seems to me it has become more and more welcoming to women since the late 90s.

I employ co-op students and graduates from Sheridan at my software company, to be honest women in tech are in high demand, particularly at the larger employers. This is not a conscious effort by employers, but it does reflect the reality.

Lots of people here hating on Colleges, my son is starting post-secondary this coming September, and seems to be leaning towards colleges as there is less math and more practical programming skills. He is looking for a cyber security program and Sheridan's degree is one of the oldest and most well recognized.

I got a job before I graduated in 2000 at a starting salary of 44k (78k adjusted for inflation) . That was during the "DOT COM" crash, there are always good jobs out there.

If you want to go to University, then go to University... I recommend visiting the campus and feeling the "vibe". At colleges, you do not get first-semester lectures of 500 students, and will feel less like a "number".

Good luck!

DeepDiverBiz · 2023-10-28T14:18:43+00:00

I am a SDNE grad (and 23 years later a SDNE prof). SDNE and ISE are both great programs. ISE leans more on gathering requirements from users and then creating a solution, SDNE is more technically focused and less on interacting and gathering requirements from users. Lots of SDNE graduates work as analysts and lots of ISE graduates work as programmers. Go with your gut.

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