__inthemaking Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Having a co-op program isn't much use if you can't get a job though, heh. With the economy right now, all co-op students are struggling to find jobs, but especially first years (since they don't have enough knowledge/experience). Any jobs available are going to upper year students. My best friend still hasn't found a co-op job for this May. My boyfriend had to take on a volunteering position working as a lab research assistant at U of T rather than a paid co-op job as a last resort. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ongfufu Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hmmm, so if you can't find a co-op opportunity now, is there nothing to do? No classes? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
__inthemaking Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 You HAVE to find a job. Volunteer or work. You can't just do nothing for your work term or else you're penalized. Not sure what the policy is for different programs, but I know in engineering, you're only allowed to do nothing for one work term in the 5 year program without losing marks.And during your work term you don't have school. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ongfufu Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wow, intense. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaterthaninfinity Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 That's a scary thought. I mean, you can't even delay the work term until further notice and continue accumulating credits instead? I was considering co-op programmes at one point but I didn't know that they were this stringent. Wow.And Irene, don't mean to pry, but why specifically do you want to go to biomed at Waterloo? You said that you got into biomed at Western too, right? Why not there? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahdi7 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Here you go!University World RankingUniversity of British Columbia 38 University of Alberta Flag of ca 61 Simon Fraser University 62 Université de Montreal 63 University of Calgary 69 Mcgill University 91 University of Waterloo 94 Université Laval 110Personally, I don't agree with this, I think that McGill, Waterloo and Toronto university are the Big Three in Canada Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyfaery Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 And Irene, don't mean to pry, but why specifically do you want to go to biomed at Waterloo? You said that you got into biomed at Western too, right? Why not there?I've gotten into most of my programs, actually. I posted on the univ offers thread if you're interested. [Here] Anyway, I just don't like Western that much despite its beautiful campus, great food, etc. Program-wise, it doesn't make a difference for me as I'll be heading off to grad school after 2-3 years. Waterloo has a School of Pharm so if I decide to pursue that instead of med, well, I'm already there.That and I was there to do my EE so I know some people. University World RankingUniversity of British Columbia 38 University of Alberta 61 Simon Fraser University 62 Université de Montreal 63 University of Calgary 69 Mcgill University 91 University of Waterloo 94 Université Laval 110That doesn't seem accurate in the least. McGill, UBC, and UofT are the big 3 in Canada, so to put UofA and UofC ahead of McGill seems comical, i.e. my ass McGill is 91. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahdi7 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) I've gotten into most of my programs, actually. I posted on the univ offers thread if you're interested. [Here] Anyway, I just don't like Western that much despite its beautiful campus, great food, etc. Program-wise, it doesn't make a difference for me as I'll be heading off to grad school after 2-3 years. Waterloo has a School of Pharm so if I decide to pursue that instead of med, well, I'm already there.That and I was there to do my EE so I know some people. That doesn't seem accurate in the least. McGill, UBC, and UofT are the big 3 in Canada, so to put UofA and UofC ahead of McGill seems comical, i.e. my ass McGill is 91. LOL, i don't agree with the world rankings either, but hey.. blame the world:P and I think Waterloo should be considered as it is a hotspot for some very successful engineers. But hey, whatever floats your boat! Edited March 19, 2009 by Mahdi7 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 To OP: why don't you get a copy of the university report card for 2008 or 2009? It gives a grade for each uni in different 'subjects' like student life, food, teaching, accomodation, class sizes, etc. It really helps determine which unis in canada are on top. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaterthaninfinity Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Haha, wow, Simon Fraser's on the list and McGill's not? That just ... wow. Really though, there isn't such a giant discrepancy between Canadian universities as there is in the States.And Irene, whoa, your predicted scores are really impressive. Seems like we are interested in the same programmes. I might see you at UWaterloo in one and a half years. I'm leaning towards going to Western right now though. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ongfufu Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Anyone got invited to write the AFMAA at UW? I have no idea how to prepare for it... Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyfaery Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Haha, wow, Simon Fraser's on the list and McGill's not? That just ... wow. Really though, there isn't such a giant discrepancy between Canadian universities as there is in the States.And Irene, whoa, your predicted scores are really impressive. Seems like we are interested in the same programmes. I might see you at UWaterloo in one and a half years. I'm leaning towards going to Western right now though.Ah, so you're May 2010 then. If you do choose UW Biomed, just be aware that it doesn't have co-op. Med schools don't really care what degree you have as long as you fill the prereqs, and you might prefer a program that helps you pay along the way. Personally, I was attracted to the program so I decided that this was more important than earning money from co-op. UW's scholarships also aren't that great, but they do claim to give a ton of bursaries and other financial aid.My marks aren't impressive, haha, but thanks. Other candidates on this forum have higher grades. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaterthaninfinity Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Yep, I'm May 2010. I went to the uni fair this year and I got told that there was some kind of co-op for UW Biomed Sci after two or three years. Not totally sure about that though; my memory fails. You're looking to go to med school? I wanted to originally... but I think pharmacy might be a more viable option for me. Med school is just wayyy too long for my liking and I'm a bit squeamish.And really, 40+ is impressive in my opinion. I'm a slacker... so if I get anything even remotely close to a 40, I'll be totally convinced of a God (I'm agnostic). Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyfaery Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Yep, I'm May 2010. I went to the uni fair this year and I got told that there was some kind of co-op for UW Biomed Sci after two or three years. Not totally sure about that though; my memory fails. Nope. You can switch to Pharmacy after 2 years (provided you get in), and that has co-op though. Well, actually, it's full co-op (every other term) so it's not like you have a choice. You're looking to go to med school? I wanted to originally... but I think pharmacy might be a more viable option for me. Med school is just wayyy too long for my liking and I'm a bit squeamish.Haha, though if you're squeamish, it might be a better idea to pursue Pharm. Heh, either way, after first year, it'll probably become more clear what you want to do. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Irene, are you at UW right now? Hoe's the school like?found the report card thing link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/generated/r...rtCard2005.html Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyfaery Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Nope, I'm May 2009. Probably going next year. The campus is nice; everyone's friendly and it's really a closenit neighbourhood, etc. My only complaint is their food is gross. I don't think I'll ever get over this fact. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ongfufu Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'm finding a room mate who can cook. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaterthaninfinity Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Gah, I meant to say Western, not UW, hehe.I've always wondered - what do universities ask you anyway when you fill out the roommate profile form thing? They just match people based on interest? My parents, being the Asian parents they are, want me to get a "hardcore nerd who can change my work habits" as a roommate. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Nope, I'm May 2009. Probably going next year. The campus is nice; everyone's friendly and it's really a closenit neighbourhood, etc. My only complaint is their food is gross. I don't think I'll ever get over this fact. haha, I think nows the time when you bug your mom to teach you how to cook and buy recipie books. I hear that Queen's has the best campus though. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Did anyone happen to attend the UW open house on Marth 17? I just got back from my east side tour of all of the big schools Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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