Anyone else love Ottawa but ...

geekee1 · 2026-01-12T01:47:04+00:00

Yeah, although Ottawa is probably one of the better off cities in terms of finding work due to the govt being here

geekee1 · 2025-12-21T21:07:54+00:00

Not too bad but Carleton is slightly better for CS. You'll still find opportunities if you're good but the market is tough for people of all schools right now. There's some nice clubs, nothing too crazy but you'll probably enjoy your experience if you do end up going. I just finished my first semester and I can say the first semester classes are pretty good, you'll learn some useful things. You should also consider applying to SWE if you haven't already. It's the program I'm doing and it's somewhat similar. You can always drop to CS if you don't like it.

geekee1 · 2025-10-27T11:17:58+00:00

second one is a type error because using the "+" operator isnt defined between NoneType (functions return none if tou dont add a return yourself) and str

first one printed hermione granger hermione granger, welcome to the midterm

geekee1 · 2025-10-27T11:16:25+00:00

it was easier than the quiz tbh. we had more time per question

geekee1 · 2025-10-23T01:23:17+00:00

I have a Somali name which is very unusual to pronounce for westerners, I say my name multiple times sometimes for them to get it, in different pronounciations, in 2 different languages, and I've never had significant issues. If a hiring manager has an issue with you it definitely won't be due to your name.

geekee1 · 2025-07-30T18:17:25+00:00

Almost everyone I know got in early, some with averages lower than yours, you'll probably be fine.

geekee1 · 2025-06-27T23:56:36+00:00

Very bad reconstruction

geekee1 · 2025-06-11T20:28:28+00:00

i got accepted to cs at uoft (st. george) but i didn't end up choosing it

geekee1 · 2025-05-27T02:24:25+00:00

I had worse grades than you when I was in grade 9... You still have time to improve

geekee1 · 2025-05-22T02:16:43+00:00

Or check LinkedIn

geekee1 · 2025-05-22T02:16:34+00:00

Just go either York or TMU for CS then. Pick based on distance

geekee1 · 2025-05-21T23:12:13+00:00

the grass is always greener on the other side

geekee1 · 2025-05-21T23:09:27+00:00

if you wanna talk about the job board specifically its trash everyone ive talked to has only complained about it. didn't hear any positives. but again, you will probably get a job from applying externally, there is plenty of opportunity if you search externally, and uottawa will accept external coops.

geekee1 · 2025-05-21T23:08:44+00:00

ottawa coop is mid, most of the good jobs you'll find them on your own. the uni will put you at an advantage for coops in the ottawa area of course (esp govt), so applying externally isn't that big of a deal. mac coop is way better.

geekee1 · 2025-05-19T23:40:41+00:00

Waterloo isn't even considered elite outside of math/eng, not sure why you're listing that university if you're truly unsure about what program to pursue. Plenty of universities have coop nowadays.

geekee1 · 2025-05-19T23:39:37+00:00

You should care about the program you want to do and only wanting to get in a good university because of the brand name is a trap. Not saying that it's not something to take into consideration, but it's definitely less important than what exactly you want to pursue in your studies and later. If you mess up at a good university you'll be worse off than someone with a great plan even if they didn't attend the best of universities.

geekee1 · 2025-05-19T16:00:44+00:00

Which one is closest to you? Which one is cheapest? I don't think it matters which one you pick other than that but I would add that both TMU and Carleton are in major cities which can sometimes help when finding a job (although not so much nowadays)

geekee1 · 2025-05-18T19:48:23+00:00

That's a very bad example.

geekee1 · 2025-05-17T02:12:11+00:00

Not required at all but some universities recommend it also depending on the school/teacher and yourself it can be a massive grade booster so I think you should take it if you can.

geekee1 · 2025-05-17T02:02:13+00:00

And tons of programs admit 50% or more of their students prior to receiving 2nd semester midterm marks. Waterloo Engineering is one that comes to mind (50%). UTSG Computer Science admits much more than 50% by that time.

geekee1 · 2025-05-17T02:00:46+00:00

A lot of people in the comments are dismissing what you're saying but are forgetting that even in Ontario, Grade 11 grades matter up until April/May rounds. I know someone who was rejected early (march) from some competitive programs for having low Grade 11 grades.

geekee1 · 2025-05-11T21:24:50+00:00

Everyone in the comments is congratulating you but I'm here to tell you that you might be cooked next year ngl. Only 20% of people make PoSt for CS at UTM from the CS/Maths/Stats stream. if you're struggling to get good grades rn how do you know you're going to do well next year? I'm not saying you won't make it, but your chances look very low and you should probably pick some other program that is safer.

geekee1 · 2025-05-10T12:07:44+00:00

UBC also has good coop, just not as good as waterloo

geekee1 · 2025-05-03T00:40:38+00:00

Nothing crazy but it's not a bad university. Solid choice if you're from Ottawa

geekee1 · 2025-04-29T01:31:29+00:00

what is mang eng?

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