|
|
|
Rank: Senior Student
Joined: 5/9/2011
Posts: 104
|
I am an international student and I applied to these schools for engineering and got accepted in all and sincerely would like to know what would be the best choice and why ? " I may have no special Talent, But I am passionately Curious " Albert Einstein
|
|
|
|
Rank: Student Body President
Joined: 6/3/2011
Posts: 2,118
|
What happened to your U of T love?
|
|
|
|
Rank: Senior Student
Joined: 5/9/2011
Posts: 104
|
I still love the engsci program at UofT but I just wanted to make sure I did the right choice I won't regret! " I may have no special Talent, But I am passionately Curious " Albert Einstein
|
|
|
|
Rank: Student Council
Joined: 11/28/2010
Posts: 428
|
I would choose Waterloo. Dual Degree in Economics & Commerce
Queen's University '15
|
|
|
Rank: Senior Student  Joined: 11/28/2010 Posts: 270
|
If you think you're good enough go for engsci. if you have doubts don't even think about it. eng sci is the hardest program at one of the hardest unis in north america. Only a handful of people do well. so, if u truly think and know that you have what it takes then go for it.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Student Council
Joined: 11/28/2010
Posts: 428
|
Yeah I don't think EngSci is worth it for how much work you put in. Like 35+ hours of class a week with uni work load? Wow. Depends on the person though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcPO4yhWSUg <- Watch this EngSci video so funny hahah! Waterloo you can breathe a bit and is one of the best for engineering. Dual Degree in Economics & Commerce
Queen's University '15
|
|
|
Rank: Senior Student  Joined: 12/20/2010 Posts: 212
|
Come to U of T! Besides, isn't it too late to change your choice? University of Toronto - TrackOne Engineering 1T5
|
|
|
|
Rank: Senior Student
Joined: 4/5/2011
Posts: 54
|
Current University of Toronto Engineering student here. If you have any questions, post.
Toronto: A lot of people (me included) get into EngSci because of the hype. In your first week with EngSci students you're going to be surrounded by a lot of people who still haven't gotten over getting into the program, and I think the reputation EngSci has precedes the program itself. I don't want to be misinterpreted: I'm not taking a dump on EngSci, but if you're going into it just for the rep and to prove something to yourself (intensity of program?), you're probably going into it for the wrong reasons. That being said if you decide to go to UofT, you can switch into other programs fairly easily within the first two weeks should you find the atmosphere/course work of EngSci not to your liking.
Waterloo: Don't know much about it, but I know the hours are as bad as UofT, and the Coop program is incredible. I understand it puts another year on your studies, but if you're coming out with that much experience, you're probably hirable as soon as you graduate.
McGill: Engineering is not McGill's fortes even though it is a fantastic school. I myself was deadset on McGill last year but decided to go to UofT in the last moment. The Coop program isn't great, and I understand the engineers get shafted w/r/t resources compared to everyone else (don't quote me on this) but it's a great place to be in growing up. Bureaucratic hell though so if you're international and need to process a lot of paperwork on leg, I imagine you'll be standing in a lot of lines for a lot of time though.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Senior Student
Joined: 5/9/2011
Posts: 104
|
Hey all, thanks for you responses, I am keen on Engsci at University of Toronto, I am not changing anything, I am not going there for reputation, I am going there mainly because of the quality of program, it's a good preparation for grad school and you get to have a broader vision about almost all engineering areas and you discover what you really like and what you really want to do in your future career. I have been admiitted and given a scolarship to go for engsci and I think I have really good capabilities to succeed in engsci, this is not an issue for me as I am ambitious and have strong will. I just posed this question cauz I met many people residing in canada and told me they ve never heard someone like me saying that UofT has the best engineering department in Canada and that waterloo was better because they are the one to design the Blackberry and that waterloo was like harvard of Canada ( LOL ) and they also said Mcgill is a better school. so I felt a little bit insecure and worried thinking I made the bad choice........I kept thinking about it dayz and dayz and I ve come to the conclusion that engsci is just the best for me because it will always let me procastinate and help me make the right choice of my career. Now, please Vel , can you give me an idea of what engsci is really like
Engineering Science 1T5 " I may have no special Talent, But I am passionately Curious " Albert Einstein
|
|
|
|
Rank: Senior Student
Joined: 4/5/2011
Posts: 54
|
Tell me what exactly about it you want to know.
|
|
|
Powered by YAF |
YAF © 2003-2013, Yet Another Forum.NETCopyright © 2003-2013 Yet Another Forum.net. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 1998-2013 studentawards.com & boursetudes.com - Studentawards Inc. All rights reserved.