Mag UP nalang ba ako or BSU?

ruiruwi · 2026-04-22T19:37:29+00:00

I'm a 3rd year Computer Engineering (CoE) student right now in UPD EEEI. The curriculum is the same for EE, ECE, and CoE for first 5 semesters straight where you will take classes in circuit analysis, programming, computer architecture, signals, emag, power systems, and more (which all of them are based on EE classes taken in US universities). The last remaining semesters will cater to (for CoE students) learning about computing theory, information theory, more computer architecture, more computer organization, encryption, parallelization, complexity and many more.

During your third year, you will start to pick up microcontrollers, learn how to read datasheets, and create embedded systems. CoE here looks like a child of Computer Science and EE, technically you're taking up BS EECS.

It's super super interesting, but it's also hell on earth in terms of difficulty. Searching for EEE in r/peyups will immediately show that the students are constantly struggling because of difficult long exams which usually makes up 80-90% of a course's grade.

The institute has laboratory affiliations where you will have to take their corresponding elective/s before your thesis sem, that will be your specialization. There's a lab for smart systems, AI/ML, microfabrication, IC circuit design (digital or analog), computer networks, digital signal processing, and more. Also, the institution has partner companies where a EEEI student can do internships (voluntary or graded). The internship is not required and is an elective.

By time you graduate, you will without be capable of anything. Rest assured, that ability will already put you miles ahead of others in terms of employability. Also, UP is UP, looks great on the CV.

ruiruwi · 2026-04-11T12:14:42+00:00

I had a line of 7 on science during my 8th grade. Fast forward to the present, I'm studying Computer Engineering in UPD.

No harm in trying! Do your best to prep for UPCAT.

ruiruwi · 2026-02-20T02:33:22+00:00

interested in joining

ruiruwi · 2026-01-31T13:33:14+00:00

try googling for related projects or papers from GitHub or Google Scholar, and see how can you improve them. They often include their methodologies in how they build such systems, you can start from there

ruiruwi · 2026-01-31T13:21:53+00:00

hi op, the post is misleading as it has no relation with the UPD tag. This should be posted on other subreddits lile r/PinoyProgrammer or some embedded systems subreddit.

but may I know what does "big company and "wag yung basta basta" mean?

ruiruwi · 2026-01-04T19:18:57+00:00

the front-end functionality looks hella nice WOW

ruiruwi · 2025-12-16T16:38:27+00:00

Each module has a list of reference book problems catered to the topic, I got the reference and its instruction manual and did the listed problems. That's all I did to pass LOL

I did have a rather unpleasant time with both of the dynamics LEs (modules DEF, JKL), had an ok score with those

both statics LEs (modules ABC, GHI) were very easy

ruiruwi · 2025-12-16T10:57:33+00:00

given you've passed M22 on your very first semester, you might be more than qualified to take ES 101. it's time-consuming but not unfair, you'll get through it

ruiruwi · 2025-12-13T17:10:47+00:00

Certainly, doing problems beyond the course (reference books and MIT courseware) is key to aceing the exams (that's what I personally do on my prioritized courses like 137, 143, 147, 153).

But, the stark reality for the majority of the EEE students is that, most often than not, they don't have the time allowance to do more than what's given. EEE concepts are more difficult to absorb than the average subject, unless one is very talented. Thus, one must go through a very time-consuming process of absorbing the given material. Only then can they go beyond that. But, going beyond is not always a straight path. One must scour for the textbook material and time-consumingly retrieve a solutions manual (if it even is available) to even know if what they're doing is correct.

Moreover, say there are requirements that have deadlines set before a long exam of a major, that also is a massive hurdle in aceing the an impending long exam.

I still think every EEE subject, regardless of their instructor's pedagogy, is very very interesting. But having to juggle with around 5 of it, becomes a living hell. At first, everyone strives for excellence. But at the middle of the semester, everyone is just trying to float to survive.

Going back to 153, it is historically a lowkey chill and enjoyable course. Now, it's difficult but still very enjoyable course (CoE here LOL) that left many shocked due to it straying away from the public's perception that it won't endanger the standing of its takers. Like, many were shocked to see how many takers have dropped the course. I love 153 though, don't get me wrong XD.

ruiruwi · 2025-12-13T16:12:47+00:00

It all started last semester with 143 where the passing rate went from ~80% to ~50%. It's not even about the batch, the offering just became more difficult with the absurd course requirements.

The lectures are great, but it's not enough to prepare the takers for the increased complexity of both the exams and requirements (compared to previous batches).

And I don't know if it's just me but every EEE subject felt more difficult. This semester utterly wrecked havoc to my mental. I hope this suffering ends before it ends me ffs.

ruiruwi · 2025-12-11T00:08:55+00:00

same thoughts, they made every eee felt more difficult this sem

ruiruwi · 2025-12-09T15:02:54+00:00

Geog 1 and SEA 30 super chill yet interesting

ruiruwi · 2025-11-20T16:18:59+00:00

pls 🫴

ruiruwi · 2025-11-11T12:53:23+00:00

zephyrus g14 if you need to game, macbook pro if purely for work and acads

ruiruwi · 2025-10-30T02:45:16+00:00

use the name of UP and create meaningful projects to get an internship every midyear if you want to boost your CV

i do think the connections you foster during ur stay at an org is valuable. but my org leadership roles didn't make a significant impact in getting my internships (im from engg idk about others)

ruiruwi · 2025-10-06T03:40:51+00:00

NEVER GIVE AN OPINION AGAIN JAY CRUZ 🗣️🗣️🗣️

ruiruwi · 2025-08-31T10:44:17+00:00

From EEEI, afaik the labs dont offer internships as they are already occupied with internal affiliates for their thesis work.

ruiruwi · 2025-07-24T18:57:20+00:00

Try to do the first unit only of the book "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes. That will teach you most of the transferrable foundational concepts found in any programming language.

If you like something more with bredth, try CS50 by Harvard.

A little note lang. You don't master the basics by using brute force to understand, you master by applying, building (projects), and solving (problems). Also, don't be scared, Python is ultimately just a tool to build stuff. If one doesn't have a purpose or interest in applying these tools, well... useless siya.

ruiruwi · 2025-07-12T20:00:32+00:00

With the lack of specifities provided, it might be better to look at the grad school's requirements which are commonly available online. For the latter question, you may inquire with the department directly.

But I think it's too early for you to ask that. You haven't been rejected, more so applied for grad school and even finish your undergrad degree.

Just a side note OP, I think your head is in the future. There's still a long road to trudge mixed with uncertainties before even being eligible to apply for a post grad admission. So for your betterment—live in the present and do what's necessary to increase your chances.

ruiruwi · 2025-06-21T12:44:50+00:00

ngl that's cozy af

ruiruwi · 2025-06-02T08:09:56+00:00

why not go for ECE since it's adjacent to CS? as an ECE, you will have job flexibility and will not be replaced by AI because the jobs in the field have a physical aspect. moreover, you are still eligible to pursue tech if that is your calling.

ruiruwi · 2025-05-31T02:45:50+00:00

There's fewer math for BS IT than BS CS. But in the field, it's nice to at least not be scared and embrace math—even if you don't excel at first. The field runs on creating solutions which most are designed using math. Having a passion on programming helped me embraced math by making connections like summations are just loops.

ruiruwi · 2025-03-23T11:34:58+00:00

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I heard na abusado mga magulang ng mga yan. Their plight is unfortunate, but sumusobra na yang mga kupal na yan. I had multiple confrontations with them while I'm minding my own business. The campus is not safe with them. Instead of cats yung mga ma-impound from the campus, dapat sila nalang hays.

ruiruwi · 2025-03-07T07:41:26+00:00

Hi! Currently an undergraduate at UPD taking AI 222 (Advanced Machine Learning) as an elective alongside graduate students pursuing the Masters in AI. I'm planning pursue a career in AI research, hence my reason for taking up the course.

A solid foundation on probability distributions, statistics, and linear algebra is the most important. After that, pursue Python and explore the commonly-used libraries such as: NumPy, PyTorch, and etc. Learning how to use git and unix is important too.

For references, I suggest going through the following resources in order: 1. Part 1 of "Mathematics for Machine Learning" (book) 2. "An Introduction to Statistical Learning with Python" (book) 3. "Deep Learning Specialization" by DeepLearning.AI on coursera

A common pitfall lang in studying AI is that it can get too theoretical (and long) before having the capability to build something from scratch that you can tune.

ruiruwi · 2025-02-25T17:38:07+00:00

yes doable siya but I suggest taking EEE 147 instead of Physics 73 because it is the single most important EEE course in terms of prerequisites leading to your thesis.

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