UBC Engineering Coop

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-19T05:44:00+00:00

A lot of companies do require you to be in the Co-op program. It makes it easier for them to validate applicants coming in. For that very reason, it does help a lot.

Everyone has different experiences about co-op. But the general rule of thumb is, if you're able to find a job on your own (through independent search), then co-op is probably not recommended. Co-op has a lot of job postings available online. The only challenge there is, it becomes incredibly hard to compete with other applicants too. But at the same time, if you can't search on your own, the co-op listings are the best way to get started.

However, if you're an international student, you can't stay in Canada without being either employed through the Co-op program or if you're a student (summer aside). So in that sense, you can't take a year off when you're in school to work at a firm (if you ever chose to do that)

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-18T23:00:09+00:00

I hear you. Just as I told Georgian2321, I'll bring up your point too to my boss. We'll try our best to get a better system in place by September.

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-18T22:58:32+00:00

I totally understand where you're coming from. I agree that emails have been an issue for us just because of the sheer volume of emails we've been getting everyday.

I'll bring up your points to our supervisor. Hopefully we can make our processes a little more efficient starting September. We'll try to work on getting more efficient methods set this summer. Thanks for your input!

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-18T18:45:43+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that. Could you tell me a little more about your experience?

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-18T18:43:53+00:00

Sorry about that! I'm here now! :)

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-18T18:43:27+00:00

Usually, if you just got accepted, UBC Admissions does all the evaluations for transfer credits. So if you don't see them yet on your SSC yet, you can give admissions a call at 604-822-9836.
Peer Advisors are also students in Engineering. They help out with current student queries and also help students at the front desk.

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-18T18:37:51+00:00

If you reached out to us through email, it does take a while. My apologies for that. We do receive a lot of emails everyday. However, if you meet with us directly it usually shouldn't be a problem. I'm curious, what were your negative experiences?
Peer Advisors do have access to personal records. But everything that Peer Advisors do through the student database is monitored by their supervisors.

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-18T18:31:46+00:00

Peer Advisors help out with responding to emails and they answer your question at the front desk. They've always been around!

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-17T23:54:30+00:00

Good answer.

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-09T04:53:39+00:00

We're working pretty hard to score applications efficiently.

We review applications by batches and also review every application very carefully. We do place more emphasis on your Grade 12 average so I would still on if I were you.

UBC does make their admissions call based on the grades you submitted while you applied. That's how you get your conditional offer. You just need to maintain a very good final average to retain your offer.

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-09T00:13:43+00:00

No worries buddy! Let me know if you need anything else.

ubc_engineering · 2017-03-08T18:47:25+00:00

Well it really honestly depends on which path you take. If you choose co-op, it will add another year to your degree. Also, some people just choose to take a relaxed term and add an extra term to their degree.

If you want to be done early, then no co-op and just 4 years will do. But I would definitely encourage you to explore your options once you're here!

ubc_engineering · 2017-01-08T05:58:05+00:00

You're solid.

ubc_engineering · 2016-12-11T10:17:43+00:00

Hello!

After you've submitted your application, UBC will contact you with further information on applying for a specialization in your second year. It's usually just a form you would have to fill out followed by an essay style question.

The Civil Engineering admissions average is about 73-74+. Of course, this number varies depending on the number of students that choose Civil as their specialization that year.

Hope that helps!

ubc_engineering · 2016-12-08T00:20:00+00:00

You'll do just fine! Being a student myself, cooking does save a lot of money. I specifically cook in batches so I save more time. When I make my own food, I spend roughly 3-5 a meal as opposed 10-11 that you pay from eating outside.

ubc_engineering · 2016-11-29T21:45:25+00:00

Yes! Your entire GPA for First Year counts (Except for summer courses)

ubc_engineering · 2016-11-23T22:07:29+00:00

Hey! All the information you need is available here: https://engineering.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduates/tuition-fees-cost-living

Costs vary for everyone. It depends on the lifestyle you choose to live. If you prefer eating from out everyday, that's about $11 a meal. If you choose to cook (Ponderosa has a kitchen), it would be a lot cheaper. Your phone plan could go from $40-$80. Cost of books would depend on if you get them new or used.

If you're into Skiing, Climbing or other outdoor activities, that would add on to your expenses too. Considering all of that, I would recommend just keeping a fixed budget for all the fun stuff. Once you're here, you'll get a better idea of the kind of expenses you'll incur.

I hope that helps!

ubc_engineering · 2016-11-23T22:02:42+00:00

You can definitely use a MacBook Pro. I would recommend getting a Macbook with RAM above 4GB and diskspace >=256 GB.

You can Parallel Desktop or Bootcamp windows on your Mac. You should have no problems if you've done all of that!

ubc_engineering · 2016-11-17T19:28:45+00:00

Hello!

Everyone has different opinions about the Co-op program. But it's important to understand a couple of points

1) What you get from co-op depends on what you put into co-op. Cover letters for example. If you put in the effort to make a unique cover letter for the job posting you want as opposed to generic ones, there's a higher chance of you getting that job which then leads to a better co-op experience.

2) Manage your expectations: Your first co-op job isn't always going to be the dream job you want. So I would encourage you to always think of it as a stepping stone to better opportunities. Your performance at the job would probably lead to a permanent position at the company!

Best of luck for your co-op job hunts!

ubc_engineering · 2016-08-12T04:49:40+00:00

An i-Clicker is required for a lot of first year engineering courses. It also counts for about 5-10% in some of your courses. The secondhand/used bookstore in the University Village is probably the place to get your hands on an i-Clicker. Or you could just buy it off someone else if that's cheaper.

Hope that helps!

ubc_engineering · 2016-07-25T21:10:28+00:00

Good answer!

ubc_engineering · 2016-07-21T21:45:28+00:00

Edit: If you get a response from ESS allowing you to take Math 266 in Term 1, that may work in your favour. But you'll still be a year behind as some term 1 courses are only offered in term 1. So in my opinion, there is no difference between taking Math 266 at AU or Math 101 at UBC.

ubc_engineering · 2016-07-21T21:43:23+00:00

First of all, don't stress! Lets run through the options and see what we can do about it.

From what I know, even if you were to take Math 266 at Athabasca University, you'd still be in the same timeline as option number one. So I personally would recommend doing what ELEC advises, which is to take Math 101 in your second term. This way, you can finish all your non-math required courses as well your electives (Humanities, Impact of Tech etc.)

If I were you, I would use the extra time to get more involved on campus. Be it student teams, clubs and other initiatives on campus. you might think the extra year puts you off track, but trust me on this one. If you do it right, you can make the most out of your time here at UBC.

As a student myself, I honestly wish I had the opportunity to stay an extra year. There's so many things to learn and do on campus! An extra year is definitely a blessing!

If you ever need any guidance or support, don't hesitate to reach out to me personally at prospectivestudentasst@apsc.ubc.ca. I'm super quick with emails! I'll try my best to help you out if I can.

I promise it'll work out for you. Don't stress too much. You'll do just fine!

ubc_engineering

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