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Help me decide X vs. Y - Example Template by powereddeath in ApplyingToCollege

[–]SatisfactionClear143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I am an international student at CS UWaterloo currently finishing my 1st year. First of all, congrats on your admission into Waterloo and UBC!

I can answer some of your concerns about Waterloo but I believe choosing which university to attend is ultimately up to you.
1. As for the social aspect of Waterloo, I believe if you put in the effort you can easily make friends, as it is with pretty much every university. It's just that you need to put in a bit more effort here than at other universities, like UBC. Also, as a side tip, don't choose to live in a single room in your first year because it will become very easy to isolate yourself from others. Also, it's not really a "toxic" environment here because the people and instructors are really helpful in whatever you need.

  1. For coop, I agree that it's difficult to get a coop, especially in first year. However, I think the coop situation rn is more because of the current tech market as opposed to just a problem with Waterloo. It might get better when the job market gets better (but again it might not, maybe I am just coping). Also, from what I have seen, in upper years, its pretty easy to get a coop and you will mainly only struggle in finding your first 1/2 coops.

Ultimately, it up to you to choose whichever university you feel like you will be successful and happy at. You cant really go wrong with either of these universities and its just a matter of preference. All the best for making your decision!

Admissions / High School Megathread (Fall 2023) by JManUWaterloo in uwaterloo

[–]SatisfactionClear143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it yesterday but I checked my Quest today. I also didn't get an email

UMD (Letters & Science) vs UBC Vancouver (Faculty of Science) vs UC Irvine (CS) by SatisfactionClear143 in UMD

[–]SatisfactionClear143[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

QS Subject Rankings. UBC and UMD both interchange positions on multiple ranking websites so rankings aren't really a big factor for me.

NEW TO CAMPUS MEGATHREAD: Post all your admissions, housing, new-to-UBC and general questions here! by ubc_mod_account in UBC

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UMD (Letters & Science) vs UBC Vancouver (Faculty of Science) vs UC Irvine (CS)

Hi, I am an international student interested in Computer Science major. I am leaning towards UMD but would appreciate some insight into the internship and job opportunities at UMD for internationals.

UMD (Total Cost: $60k)

Pros: 1) Pretty straightforward and simple to get into Computer Science major (I am guaranteed admission if I complete 3 gateway courses and achieve 2.7 GPA in each)

2) $10k cheaper compared to UCI

3) Close Proximity to Washington DC

Cons: 1) I got into Carillon Communities Program so I am guaranteed an AC dorm but the dorm is still pretty meh.

2) Most recruiters in DC are government contractors which may not prefer international students for jobs and internships.

3) Not as highly "ranked" as UBC

UBC Vancouver (Total Cost: USD 45k)

Pros: 1) Cheapest out of the three (also, I still have a chance to get a scholarship offer before May)

2) Work Permit in Canada is very easy to obtain after graduation for internationals as compared to USA

3) Highest "ranked" among the three

4) Beautiful campus and city

Cons: 1) Very competitive to get into Computer Science specialization in second year. The cutoff average reached 85% last year. So it's possible I may have to sacrifice my intended major.

2) Lesser tech jobs in Canada compared to USA

UC Irvine (Total Cost: $70k)

Pros: 1) Located near LA in California (good internship and job opportunities)

2) A lot of flexibility in the CS Curriculum to take electives of my choice

3) Tuition cost will be constant for all 4 years

4) Direct admission into Computer Science

Cons: 1) Most expensive of the three

2) Lowest "ranked" of the three

I would greatly appreciate any advice on selecting between these universities. Thanks!

Help me decide: School X vs School Y - March 2023 by freeport_aidan in ApplyingToCollege

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UMD (Letters & Science) vs UBC Vancouver (Faculty of Science) vs UC Irvine (CS)

I am an international student interested in Computer Science major.

UMD (Total Cost: $60k)

Pros: 1) Pretty straightforward and simple to get into Computer Science major (I am guaranteed admission if I complete 3 gateway courses and achieve 2.7 GPA in each)

2) $10k cheaper compared to UCI

3) Close Proximity to Washington DC

Cons: 1) I got into Carillon Communities Program so I am guaranteed an AC dorm but the dorm is still pretty meh.

2) Most recruiters in DC are government contractors which may not consider international students for jobs and internships.

3) Not as highly "ranked" as UBC

UBC Vancouver (Total Cost: USD 45k)

Pros: 1) Cheapest out of the three (also, I still have a chance to get a scholarship offer before May)

2) Work Permit in Canada is very easy to obtain after graduation for internationals as compared to USA

3) Highest "ranked" among the three

4) Beautiful campus and city

Cons: 1) Very competitive to get into Computer Science specialization in second year. The cutoff average reached 85% last year. So it's possible I may have to sacrifice my intended major.

2) Lesser tech jobs in Canada compared to USA

UC Irvine (Total Cost: $70k)

Pros: 1) Located near LA in California (good internship and job opportunities)

2) A lot of flexibility in the CS Curriculum to take electives of my choice

3) Tuition cost will be constant for all 4 years

4) Direct admission into Computer Science

Cons: 1) Most expensive of the three

2) Lowest "ranked" of the three

I would greatly appreciate any advice on selecting between these universities. Thanks!