I think it's reasonable that you couldn't find some of your answers on their site. They're not gonna compare themselves to McMaster comp sci for example. "Good" really depends on what you're looking to learn from the program...if you're goal is to work for Google, Microsoft, or IBM, it's definitely possible. Their site actually says, "Past employers of Computer Science interns have included IBM, RIM, Honeywell, 3M Canada, Bell Canada, various gaming companies such as Big Blue Bubble in London, etc."

But you should also consider which aspect of the program is the most interesting to you i.e. which module (http://www.csd.uwo.ca/UnderGrad/programs.shtml) do you prefer the most and why?

As for the "slow-paced" aspect of the program, well let me just quote an employer (IBM) that said, "interns come to the job with more formal Computer Science background than most co-op students." Having said that, I think it's safe to assume the pace of the program is about right if you wanna work for the big companies.

Hope that helped.

Thanks for the post I appreciate it. My overall goal is to work for a company such as Google or Microsoft, or perhaps even start my own company down the line at some point. The questions I asked were geared towards anybody with knowledge about both programs at Western and McMaster for Computer Science. I am still trying to decide between both schools. The unfortunate reality is that I have visited both schools and they give the same old song and dance with vague summaries about their programs and claims that they are the best school to go to. I have about a week and a half left to make my final decision.