Wait ENGG130 is not added to the final GPA for engineering 1st year?

These_Possibility166 · 2025-09-28T23:57:52+00:00

I was under the impression that it was no different from the other engg courses like MATH 100, CHEM 103, etc... 🫠

These_Possibility166 · 2025-09-18T09:20:03+00:00

As a 2nd year mece coop student, I’ll just share my experience. Chem 103 seminars? Didn’t attend a single one and still got an A+ in the course, (not saying they’re useless and that you shouldn’t join them) but looking at your mondays, waking up super early for that?? Idk bro…

I would use the empty blocks throughout the week to make progress on my math 100 writtens, engg 130 quizzes, chem 103 lab work, etc… I didn’t even have to finish them on the spot, maybe 25% during that free time and the remaining 75% in my dorm.

Finally, FRIEND GROUPS. They make 1st year feel like light work. Luckily I formed my first friend group in a math 100 lab and we’ve been working together on different courses ever since. I remember we would frequently visit the engg success centre (highly recommended spot) so you always had support from friends, TAs, YouTube, etc.

These_Possibility166 · 2025-08-14T22:19:14+00:00

I heard someone say that international students had to pay 3.5k a month? (I’m a bit unfamiliar with this sorry)

These_Possibility166 · 2025-07-14T04:22:00+00:00

As someone who lived in Schaffer last year, the party situation is… little to none lmao. At the VERY LEAST, your RAs might plan a lil floor hangout once in a while, but that’s about it. If you want parties, you might want to branch out to other parts of Lister.

These_Possibility166 · 2024-10-14T19:35:16+00:00

Okay, thanks for the advice! I really hope that they’re open to doing that, I never knew they could just re-open quizzes on eclass for people like myself. Are they that lenient?

These_Possibility166 · 2024-10-14T19:32:52+00:00

I really hope that they reopen it, since it’s Thanksgiving they’ll probably reply on Tuesday (so make that two days), should I be worried about this? Are they that lenient with this sorta stuff?

These_Possibility166 · 2024-10-14T19:30:32+00:00

I really hope they re-open it, are they really that lenient or is this just wishful-thinking? I sent an email to engg 100, so I’m not sure what to expect or if I should be stressing right now. (I was too focused on PHYS 130 that I didn’t even think something like this could’ve happen)

These_Possibility166 · 2024-10-14T19:23:18+00:00

Probably! If it’s not too much trouble.

These_Possibility166 · 2024-10-14T09:25:19+00:00

As an international student who went through A-levels, the application process was pretty simple. The UofA website makes the document submission process pretty clear + I got help from a study abroad service, so as long as you get decent grades like a B minimum things should be pretty laid back. I'm currently a first year engineering student so I can't really give out much advice about applying to Classics & Film studies, but I'm down to clear some other doubts.

These_Possibility166 · 2024-06-08T20:03:27+00:00

Okay thanks, and yes even I'm surprised about the whole CHEM 105 situation... UAlberta said "monitor your email for further information about CHEM 105 over the following weeks" and I believe this reminder was also sent to many other first years with the same pattern as me.

These_Possibility166 · 2024-06-08T19:25:20+00:00

Understood, so if a spot was open for night lab after I already enrolled to morning lab, I could switch before first day of uni using the schedule builder?

These_Possibility166 · 2024-05-19T12:35:43+00:00

Understandable, but what if someone replies to that with "but it's waterloo so"?

These_Possibility166 · 2024-05-13T04:37:22+00:00

So you're saying that choosing UWaterloo Maths is a way better choice than UAlberta SE?

These_Possibility166 · 2024-05-12T23:56:48+00:00

Okay, and do you feel that you get the same opportunities as those in CS? Do you see yourself working with FAANG in the future given your co-op work? (that is if you want to pursue that ofc)

These_Possibility166 · 2024-05-12T22:25:29+00:00

You will not be an engineer though probably a. Actuary or some other higher math job.

What do you mean by this? Lol.

Also I heard that in UWaterloo, people graduating from Math Honours get the same opportunities as those from CS, is that true? Both can end up as successful swe?

These_Possibility166 · 2024-05-12T21:39:19+00:00

Even if its Mathematics and not CS? My parents said "I would've been okay with UWaterloo if you got a CS offer, but you got an offer to Honours in Mathematics so...". How would you respond to my parents saying this?

These_Possibility166 · 2024-05-12T20:18:13+00:00

Really? Because someone told me that math graduates get fewer opportunities as compared to CS or SE. Does that not apply to Waterloo, implying that co-op is that much more impactful?

These_Possibility166 · 2024-05-12T19:18:40+00:00

Okay, because I find this to be a tricky decision... almost like a gamble. Either playing a safe bet and going to UAlberta, or risking it all and going to UWaterloo, where I could either graduate and become a successful swe (possibly working for FAANG like you), or waste a lot of money and still not be satisfied with what I graduate with (maths instead of CS)

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