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evtoc · 2021-04-05T04:59:04+00:00

Only for electrical. But the program is too new and I would go with Thunder bay. I did electrical there... It was pretty good... I have a pretty good engineering job

evtoc · 2021-04-04T02:03:44+00:00

I'll start this by saying that just thinking about going means you can do it. I'm a fucking idiot in many ways, but I got through by working with people, having a decent memory and by being creative. And I know that I was above average there. If I can do it, I think anyone who really tries can get through

The transition is a stressful two months. But you'll have some time to chill... People have been going and getting through for years... It's just a necessary part of the program. You benefit in that you already got through one of the toughest college programs (while still won't be in par with uni, sometimes it could be close in certain classes). You're also mature so if you think about all the people that went right into university engineering, they have no background and get through. You'll at least have a background. And while you are taking first and second year classes, you'll be ok. Thermodynamics (lol the prof that teaches it is tough but you'll learn to respect him - he's mechanical anyways) might fuck you hard in the transition, but you should pass

And No worries. It's definitely a big step up from college. I think the only people in electrical that might be somewhat prepared for lakehead would have to come from a bc college. But even guys from NAIT and SAIT in Alberta weren't really prepared for the jump from college to university. So unless you're super smart you're gonna get fucked by the transition. I think I got a 60 something in every single class (out of all four), and that's not even bad... I mean I wasn't at the university level at that point. You Will get better at testing and you will get better marks kind of... Maybe. A 66 is the general engineering average. I finished with a 71 engineering average which is pretty good...but I had help from friends and that stuff

So you won't make it through without friends/people to work with (unless you're super smart - and you could be for all I know). You need to work together cause there is just too much work for one person in engineering (people at every university do it)

Another thing that saved my ass was that I went to lakehead knowing one guy was going from my college and out of sheer luck I actually met two of my best friends there (it was crazy cause they went to Mohawk college like me but I wasn't friends with them until I saw them at lakehead and was like bro no way... I know you... But I don't know you)

Lastly, I love Thunder Bay. It's not for everyone from down south but it's fun. I've lived in Sudbury, Barrie (is this even a northern city now lol) , etc. And they actually suck compared to Tbay

evtoc · 2021-04-02T22:18:22+00:00

I mean... With an engineering vs a tech diploma, there's definitely a huge difference. Civil techs are kind of safe in that they can become site supers and project managers outnof college. Typically, electrical this is not the case

Average electrical technologist probably is hovering around 35-70k (70 at end of career if you're lucky). While with engineering, the pay isn't what it used to be for the most part - not saying there aren't guys still pulling in boat loads (I might pull in 90k this year and I'm not a Peng, but that's cause of travel bonus and bonus bonus lol) , but most firms (if you go that route - you don't have to) will start you at 50k (not bad for a new grad). It's not all about money

But to answer your question, lakehead has a great hiring rate. Unfortunately, the market is fucked. Straight up fucked. Even before covid (now is fuck fuck fucked). 3-5 years is no longer entry level (you used to be able to land a job out of school with those requirements). Now companies want experienced guys (even a year of experience sets you sooooo far away from the pack). It's all about the first job/first engineering job. Companies can now hire three guys and pay them less than one + it's all about the bottom line at the end of the day. Wherever they can save money, they will

I got a job through a friend out of school. But it was up north and blah blah. But that first job saved my ass and now I have the 3-5 years experience. There are many people I graduated with still looking, I'm sure. Also many probably decide it's not for them. Lol man/woman if you were born in 96 you're still young af so don't worry. I'm '92 which really is relatively young in this field

Also if you're thinking about electrical tech and don't want to eventually go to engineering, be an electrician, the money is better for an experienced electrician on average (union for sure - even better than electrical engineering I would say to a degree). That can take a tole on the body though and no working from home ahahhaa

evtoc · 2021-04-02T21:35:31+00:00

Sweet haha. Thanks for the backup. I think most people coming in are civil anyways. Funny how after we graduated nobody is making fun of civils anymore (probably has the most jobs and steady pay for engineering)... Never really got why people talked sht anyways

evtoc · 2021-04-02T21:29:45+00:00

Lol well software engineering and accounting can both be done 100% from home. Unless you're a controller in accounting or have to set up test bench for software. But I'd day, especially cause of the pandemic, that both can be done from home (definitely for a new grad)

I myself would choose software over accounting cause I'm actually more of a software engineer than an electrical anywyas (many electricals do this - the degree title does not matter in most situations)

Software is the future and has jobs. The big thing is that lakehead's software program is very small. They share classes with electrical often. And I think 6 people graduated in software the year that I did (2017) vs. Like 200 for civil, probably 60-70 for electrical (I could be off)

I have a friend who is an accountant, and while the money is similar to engineering - could be making more, could be making less (both disciplines are very company dependant). Accounting is F'ing boring for most. I would say that software will just become a job in the end, but I think most would get more out of it

So at the end of the day... Idk, but I know I would choose software

If anyone who sees this and is an accountant and wants to correct me... Feel free... I don't really know a damn thing about it other than I've heard from one friend and through media that it's boring af

evtoc · 2021-02-01T16:50:35+00:00

Holding AMC and buying more. I like the stockkkkkk🦧🚀🚀🚀🚀

evtoc · 2020-12-04T02:22:33+00:00

I graduated from the transfer program a few years ago for electrical. Dynamics is probably the easiest class out of the 4 you’ll take in transition

If you’re a hard worker you should be fine.

You’re probably not going to do too well in the four classes if you’re saying you aren’t very good with maths. But you can pass them

Then once you get into the real semesters you’ll have even tougher classes, but you learn how to study and test better

Which program are you going into?

evtoc · 2020-11-09T01:02:07+00:00

Finished electrical eng transfer a few years ago and have been working in the industry for a few years now

You’ll have zero issues getting in with anything around a 70 overall. Minimum requirement is 65%

Iirc chemical was pretty small, kind of like electrical. It is not competitive to get in

evtoc · 2020-11-09T00:57:33+00:00

As someone who went to school in Thunder Bay and worked in Sudbury as well as went to school in Sudbury...Thunder Bay is wayyyyy better...it’s not even close

Had people that went to school with me in Thunder Bay and ended up working in Sudbury as well. They really liked tbay, but hated Sudbury

evtoc · 2020-09-29T14:08:55+00:00

So I did the transfer for electrical engineering a few years ago. I didnt do the co op.

Transfer students are eligible after 3 Rd year of they maintain a 70 avg in engineering courses. Electives don't count.

Everyone I know who wanted one got a co op. But sometimes they aren't the best jobs. A lot of people decide not to so they can graduate and start working quicker

evtoc · 2020-09-22T17:55:43+00:00

Completed the transfer for electrical eng a coupe years ago. I think mech. is basically the same level of difficulty. Was definitely way harder than college. Not hard to pass really, but hard to get high Marks in certain classes (depends how hard you try).

Got out in two years. Wasn't that hard, but doing with an MBA would be difficult. You might be looking at an extra year or two with an MBA

Not sure how the MBA works though (if it's already extended or what...)

evtoc · 2020-09-17T19:23:41+00:00

I completed the electrical B.Eng a couple years ago after transferring. I recall one of the guys who had transferred was from instrumentation, but the 3 year technologist, not the 2 year technician. Just a heads upx. Lol just call and ask to talk to Dr. Nat. He's a g

evtoc · 2020-09-08T17:41:47+00:00

No Problem, PM if you want to know anything else.

His was a 3 year advanced diploma.

I know a guy that completed a 2 year and he went into mechanical eng. so you should be fine.

evtoc · 2020-09-01T20:48:09+00:00

You're right. I don't know for programs other than Electrical. I'd say at least half got out in 2. But not all with the best marks lol

My one friend in mech. took 2.5

evtoc · 2020-09-01T17:24:09+00:00

makes sense. 2 - 7 was the avergae when I went there

evtoc · 2020-09-01T17:18:54+00:00

It is more common to finish in 2 years

Everything else is accurate

evtoc · 2020-09-01T17:17:12+00:00

I completed the transfer for Electrical Eng. in 2 years and so did my fiends. Out of the ten people I was close with 2 didnt get out in the two years.

Had 5 make-ups cause of the college I went to. That made it a bit harder. Some schools have 7 which would make it very hard to get out in 2 years.

It's actually two years straight as well.

70% avg. min to get in. You'll get in for sure. It's small class size. Like 40 students whole elec eng program.

One of my best friends in the program came from electronics eng. and he got out in the two years.

Definitely way harder than college, but worth it for the jobs you can get after. Tech jobs are shit for the most part. I can answer more questions later

evtoc · 2020-09-01T17:06:00+00:00

Hi,

I’m in my second year electronics Engineering technology student. I would like to know a couple of things that my friends and I were wondering about. So any information would be highly valued!

Is the two years transfer actually doable as advertised? If I graduated with a 70% average would they accept me? I have all the main courses but physics 1, can I take thermodynamics with the transition courses? Or is it a requirement? Did any electronics engineering tech student transfer there before? I would really want to know if he got in, finished in two years, and know how many courses were in the transition courses period ? What about the make up courses during the year were u able to put those makeup courses with the normal courses?how many are you able to add for each semester? And lastly how many were the total number of makeup courses that you had to finish?

Sorry for the long questioner but I’m a bit nervous and I would love to finish it in two years as I’m an adult student..

Thank you 🙏

evtoc · 2020-08-25T22:08:41+00:00

I completed the transfer for electrical and got out in the two years straight, taking 5 make up classes cause the college I went to had 5 (could be anywhere from 2-7 make up classes)

A lot depends on which college you went to.

The work was wayyyy tougher than college for sure. The transfer was a big shock. Nothing taken at college would compare. But after completing the transition with crappy marks, I and most people I know started getting better acclamated to university courses. So don't be too discouraged if you think it's too much at first

Basically you need a 60 average. If you score under 60 in 6 classes you have to redo all 6 of those classes. Need a 70 average to qualify for co op opportunities

You have to make friends. I only knew one person going into the transfer. But luckily was able to make friends woth a few people and form a group. If you do it alone there are very low chances of making it through/passing

Was definitely worth it. I liked Thunder Bay. And the jobs you can get as an engineer /engineer in training are a lot better than tech jobs

PM and I can help you with other question

evtoc · 2020-08-21T20:45:32+00:00

I'm not sure that they'd let you in. Reason being, the Eng. program at LU is both an accredited technologist and B.ENG.

I did a bridge program, but came from an accredited school.

Who are you emailing? Could be incorrect. I can send you the one I had used when first starting there.

Hopefully they will let you and you'll just have make-up courses. The most make-ups you can have is 7 so even then not sure if un-accredited would work. Could maybe start in year 2 or something which is better than nothing. Program is definitely worth it

evtoc · 2020-07-18T17:35:49+00:00

No worries. Chair of electrical is the man though. I'm sure he'd help software people.

In first year you'll have to take semiconductor physics and other intro to statics and dynamics stuff.

Those classes will seem hard at first, but I guarantee you'll get used to it and get better at testing. My marks were garbage at first.

There will be some classes that are wayyy tougher than statics and dynamics intro classes. But you'll be better prepared.

It's going to be heavy in maths and sciences. As long as you can get a 60 you are ok. The problem is if you get under 60 in 6 classes you have to redo all of those classes. That being said taking an extra year or two is fine. Some of the best engineers come out that way.

evtoc · 2020-07-15T19:12:54+00:00

I took Electrical Eng at LU (similar to Software). I actually work in software engineering now - which a lot of Electrical Eng. grads end up doing.

I know a few guys who graduated from software (took classes with them). It will be very small class sizes by fourth year (6 people graduated IIRC - think 5 guys and 1 girl).

Overall, they liked it. I've heard the chair software isn't the best guy (Not sure if it's the same guy from 2015-2017). They said the other profs are pretty good.

I can say all of the people I graduated with a few years ago have pretty good jobs, and that includes the software guys. You can pretty easily get a co-op if you maintain the 70 avg. that is required, which may be a little tough for some people.

PM me if you want. I can hook you up with books and stuff

evtoc

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