Computer Science Canada So I got my room assignment at UW... |
| Author: | Reality Check [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:23 am ] |
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Ron Eydt Village West C 3rd Floor WC-321a Double room, Dorm style (2 bedroom suite Any of you know how it is? REV was one of my last choices but oh well. How is the food? |
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| Author: | DemonWasp [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:09 am ] |
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I only stayed there for two weeks (while doing ISSYP), so my opinion shouldn't count for much, but here it is: 1. The food is decent, but you'll want to eat out occasionally. 2. The ceilings are way low, so if you're around 6ft tall, you may find that somewhat depressing / claustrophobic. 3. Rooms are nice enough, but the beds are short; again, if you're 6ft tall, be prepared for an unpleasant bed. 4. The building is generally nice, and the common areas are pretty decent. 5. Be warned that some of the men's washrooms and women's washrooms have windows that can see into each other...great design, that. |
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| Author: | md [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:45 am ] |
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DemonWasp @ 2008-07-15, 10:09 am wrote: 5. Be warned that some of the men's washrooms and women's washrooms have windows that can see into each other...great design, that. This is a downside... how? |
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| Author: | DemonWasp [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:53 pm ] |
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Well, I guess that depends on how buff / well-equipped you are. Having an entire floor of girls gossiping about you can be either great or epic fail  . Given as this was only two weeks long, I think our solution was to just be cautious of the window (as were the girls)...this was in grade 11. |
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| Author: | Aziz [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:38 pm ] |
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You could really have fun with that. And no, I don't mean in a perverted voyeuristic way. For example, tape a picture of this guy on over the window in the guys bathroom, facing the girls one. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/raven176/new/wysi_1_anonib.jpg |
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| Author: | Euphoracle [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:10 pm ] |
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Was NOT expecting that. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:06 pm ] |
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I heard some people complaining about the distance of REV from the campus? I'm used to walking 20 minutes a day to school school so will the distance be an issue for me? |
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| Author: | Tony [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:13 pm ] |
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if so, the distance shouldn't be an issue for you. Some people complain because REV is the furthest "on campus" residence. When compared to Engineers in UWP, then yeah... the trek is pretty annoying. Though I live just off-campus (Westmount & Erb), and the 20 minute walk to class works out well. |
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| Author: | Skynet [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:42 pm ] |
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Reality Check @ Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:06 pm wrote: I heard some people complaining about the distance of REV from the campus? I'm used to walking 20 minutes a day to school school so will the distance be an issue for me?
It's slightly over 1km to class if your classes are in Engineering, slightly less if it's Math. If you've got a bike, no time at all. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:57 pm ] |
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Yea I saw my rez at the Student Life 101 on Saturday. The distance was fine and really it was pretty much in the same area as MKV and V1. The rez itself was ok but I really hated the rooms. Of course there weren't anything in them so I hope I can liven it up a bit. MKV looked amazing though...I wish I had gotten that instead but oh well. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:19 pm ] |
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Oh man. I get two electives and I'm not sure what I want to take. I think I want to do Philosophy and Physics but at the same time that seems too hard of a term when coupled with my CS and Maths. I really want Philosophy though and someone told me that Phil 145 is good to take. |
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| Author: | DemonWasp [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:57 pm ] |
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Phil 145 isn't a terribly difficult course. Actually, that's nonsense. I slept through about 2/3 of the classes and I still got a mark around 90%. The amount of material is laughable compared to CS / Math / Science / Engineering courses. There were two projects, one of which I (mostly) finished in-class - in handwriting, no less. The second one took a couple of hours on a computer. The midterm was 45 minutes worth of test in a 1.5 hour slot, and the final was a duplicate of that in a 2 hour slot, as I recall; I left both early. Physics 121 isn't hard, but you definitely want to pay attention. Completely ignoring the prof owned me, mark-wise. Phys 122 isn't too bad either. Five courses is a fair bit of work in a term (I've done six, but I won't ever again). Choose philosophy courses for the 5th course to make sure you have time for the other ones . |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:11 pm ] |
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Alright thanks. That's what I ask thinking. So I'll take Phil 145 and now I just need to decide on my other elective. Someone told me that Philosophy also helps develop logic which is definitely useful in Math and CS. Still need to think long and hard about Physics. I don't want to completely kill myself. However, is Phil 145 okay if I've never taken a philosophy class in HS. |
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| Author: | DemonWasp [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:21 pm ] |
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Yes, yes it is. Phil 145 starts with a complete introduction to everything and anything. I'm not sure if this is in the course plan, but my class definitely spend 2 x 1.5 hour classes learning about the Monty Haul problem...and the explanation was incorrect. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:33 pm ] |
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Then it's settled, Phil 145 is one of my electives. Seems very interesting. Read some more stuff. Sounds like a fun class to take that develops logic and reasoning skills which is of course, useful for Math and CS. Also seems to lead to many interesting things in the years to come. Well that leaves one more. I think Physics is out. I was thinking maybe History but it won't really lead me anywhere. Yea it's interesting but I could always read up on it on my own. Definnitely DON'T want to ever touch chem or bio again. Hated those two courses with passion. Well, gotta think long and hard about what other course I want. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:47 pm ] |
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You've got to take Econ 102 with Larry Smith, if you can. Psych 101 could be interesting, though I hear that varies greatly from professor to professor. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:53 pm ] |
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Yea I was also thinking Psych. It's a possibility I guess. |
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| Author: | Roman [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:47 pm ] |
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Hmm... I'm taking Econ 101 with Larry Smith and Phil 100J. Is Phil 145 more reccomended? |
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| Author: | bugzpodder [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:44 pm ] |
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I am taking PHIL 145 right now, and I am only getting ~70% in it so far. That's like 15% lower than my lowest math/cs mark. So I guess it depends on the prof. Tony @ Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:47 pm wrote: You've got to take Econ 102 with Larry Smith, if you can.
Psych 101 could be interesting, though I hear that varies greatly from professor to professor. Larry is good. But if you want an easy course, thats probably not a good idea. |
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| Author: | bugzpodder [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:46 pm ] |
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Reality Check @ Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:23 am wrote: Ron Eydt Village
West C 3rd Floor WC-321a Double room, Dorm style (2 bedroom suite Any of you know how it is? REV was one of my last choices but oh well. How is the food? REV isn't too far until its winter (Dec - Feb). Then imagine trekking in the snow for 25 minutes to class. |
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| Author: | Brightguy [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:42 pm ] |
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I took PHIL 145 four years ago... I'd say it was the most useful general course I've ever taken. It's not really helpful for math/CS but important for "everyday" kinds of thinking. It really should be taught in high school, maybe even starting in elementary school. Larry Smith is something else. I went to his ECON 102 lecture yesterday even though I've already taken the class. This part was unexpected: [Heavy rain] [Lights go out, immediately somebody goes "yes"] [A second later lights come back on] Larry: ...I heard that... |
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| Author: | md [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:17 am ] |
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bugzpodder @ 2008-07-23, 4:46 pm wrote: Reality Check @ Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:23 am wrote: Ron Eydt Village
West C 3rd Floor WC-321a Double room, Dorm style (2 bedroom suite Any of you know how it is? REV was one of my last choices but oh well. How is the food? REV isn't too far until its winter (Dec - Feb). Then imagine trekking in the snow for 25 minutes to class. Snow? In Waterloo? Ha! Trekking to class is always easy. Heck I rode a bike all winter one year. If you live on campus and your complaining about the distance then it's probably a sign that you really need to get in shape. |
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| Author: | DemonWasp [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:28 am ] |
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The snow will be bad for at most one trip or two. The campus is generally very well-plowed and salted (though I can't say I'd recommend biking). I walked 3-4km to UW for all of the Winter term (Jan->Apr), and it was a bit of a slog...but I certainly made it, and I'm not in the greatest shape ever. |
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| Author: | iluvchairs112 [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:12 am ] |
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I'm in V1 and I definitely wasn't looking forward to the snow, perhaps cuz in high school I had to walk a while in the snow to my bus stop, which sucked no matter how long it was. Good thing the snow isn't too bad all the time. What a relief  |
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| Author: | nike52 [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:06 pm ] |
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waterloo sounds awesome |
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| Author: | Clayton [ Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:07 pm ] |
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bugzpodder @ Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:46 pm wrote: Reality Check @ Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:23 am wrote: Ron Eydt Village
West C 3rd Floor WC-321a Double room, Dorm style (2 bedroom suite Any of you know how it is? REV was one of my last choices but oh well. How is the food? REV isn't too far until its winter (Dec - Feb). Then imagine trekking in the snow for 25 minutes to class. I don't have to imagine it? I walked about 30 minutes to and from school every day, and that extended to 45 minutes if the sidewalk plows had gone through. If they hadn't, I'd normally take about 1 hour slogging through slush and snow. If you're complaining about a 25 minute walk, then there's probably something wrong... |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:18 pm ] |
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Oh man only two more days to choose and I'm no where near choosing. I'm most certainly taking Phil 145 but the other one...I'm just not sure. Psych is probably slightly higher on the list but just barely. Economics sounds okay as well but I have no idea what it entails. I should look into that first...though I'm not really into business oriented courses if that's what Economics is. Oh man...this decision is KILLING me. |
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| Author: | nike52 [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:20 am ] |
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I think compsci blends better with economics, since they both require mathematics and problem solving, more so than philosophy. Also, compsci grads with business oriented courses are more desirable in the workplace, because they have more skills and knowledge that are applicable in the business world. While philosophy, well, philosophy reminds me of a scene in family guy where peter is imagining one of his great grandfathers, someone says to peter's grandfather "why don't you get a job" , and he replies " wwwwwhhhhhhyyyyy". |
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| Author: | Vermette [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:33 am ] |
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Everyone, regardless of their major, should take microeconomics. It shouldn't even be elective. Macro too if you find you like the material. |
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| Author: | md [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:52 am ] |
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Econ was awesome. Though it really helps to attend all the lectures. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:27 pm ] |
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How hard is it? You guys are now swaying my decision. I'm pretty close now to choosing Econ (which version should I take?) and Phil 145. Also, is microeconomics available to me in first year? |
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| Author: | md [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:11 pm ] |
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I didn't have Lary but I did hear great things about his classes. Both are easy if you do some study. Philosophy is interesting, but hard. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:43 pm ] |
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Whatever...I'm up for the challenge. Economics and Philosophy it is. Not sure which economics yet though...man I got a lot of studying ahead of me. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:52 pm ] |
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Aw man! I went to add Phil 145 and there's a conflict. The class is the same exact day as my CS class so I can't take it unless I do the distance ed. Should I go with the distance ed (I really wanted Philosophy 145) or should I just pick another course? |
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| Author: | Tony [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:47 pm ] |
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Take another course. Enroll into 145 another time. What I like the best about Philosophy courses are the class discussions; DE ruins that. I'm thinking of taking PHIL145 this Winter term. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:37 pm ] |
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So I ended up taking Psych 101 and Econ 102 (couldn't take 101). I'm taking 145 next term. |
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| Author: | md [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:22 am ] |
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I heard nothing but good things about the Human Sexuality course... though it seems it's a lot more fun if you take it with a girl... and study together. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:48 am ] |
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Well, I wanted to pick electives that I could progress in. Ideally, I'd like my electives every year to be Econ and Phil. I think it's far less useful to scatter your courses and take a course in one area and then never take it again as opposed to simply continuing on every year with the electives you choose. Next term I think I'm probably taking Econ 101 and Phil 145 and then the subsequent year I'll probably just end up taking the higher level of these courses. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:37 pm ] |
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I think you are supposed to do both. There are depth and breadth requirements to graduate. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:02 pm ] |
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Well thanks a lot for the input guys. It really was a great help. Hopefully I'll have a nice time at UW. CS 135 = 10:00 - 11:20AM Tuesday and Thursday Econ 102 = 10:30 - 11:20AM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Math 135 = 1:30 - 2:20PM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Math 137 = 12:30 - 1:20PM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Psych 101 = 8:30 - 9:50AM Tuesday and Thursday Someone told me my Psych teacher is the best. |
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| Author: | Brightguy [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:34 pm ] |
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PHIL 145 isn't like a regular Philosophy course; from what I remember there weren't open class discussions. And there is no higher level version of it. Also you will probably not want to take all upper-year classes in your upper-years... I found when you have lower-level electives the term goes smoother. Though sometimes I just couldn't keep myself from choosing all math courses. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:14 pm ] |
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Brightguy @ Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:34 pm wrote: PHIL 145 isn't like a regular Philosophy course; from what I remember there weren't open class discussions. And there is no higher level version of it.
Oh.. that's a shame. There were in PHIL215 and PHIL315. I was in 145 for a week before realizing that 5 courses is way too much, and it was the only course that I didn't really need this term. I still need any 100 level PHIL for my depth requirement (which apparently I'm doing backwards...) |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:03 am ] |
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Whoa wait. So you say 5 courses is too much? By my calculations, I'm going to have to take 5 courses just about every term...unless there is something I'm missing about the requirements. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:50 am ] |
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It really depends on the term, what those courses actually are, how much work is required for each, etc. There was a term when I took 6 courses, and passed. This term, though, comes with a weekly assignment from every course. On top of that, two of the courses I'm taking (Math 138 and Stat 231) are really not something that want to be doing. Bottom line is that I chose not to take the 5th course, in favour of maintaining my sanity. As for the requirements, I think that you are required to take a minimum number of "full-time" terms. 3 courses qualifies you for that. Though... that would add a couple more years to your schedule, before graduation. |
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| Author: | Brightguy [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:55 am ] |
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I did 5 courses every term. In first year that should not be a problem (looking back I would consider doing 6). But upper-year courses tend to be significantly more demanding. I had terms with four or five 300/400-level math courses and it wasn't pretty. Probably space them out with easier electives if you can. |
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| Author: | DemonWasp [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:01 am ] |
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I've been averaging 5.33 courses per term so far: 5 every term, +1 extra second term. Six courses was hard, but not unmanageable that early; I elected to take six because I'm still toying with the idea of a double-major (CS and Mathematical Physics), and I wanted to get the Chemistry requirement out of the way. I wouldn't do it again, however - courses get much harder and demand a lot more time. If you're going to do six courses in a term, make sure that it's one of your first two terms, or else that you pack it with easier courses (I would recommend philosophy...pretty soft, you can get away with making stuff up in many places, and no rote memorisation required). I'm planning on cutting back to 4 courses per term when I'm mangling my way through the more difficult CS / Math / Physics courses. ...perhaps I should do that this term. Right now, I'm set up to do Quantum Mechanics I and Differential Equations (eek). Edit: I passed every course in every term. Some were close (Calc2 was bloody well too close at 53%), but I passed everything. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:36 am ] |
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Guess I'll have to worry about all that later. I think I should be fine with the courses I have now though. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:15 pm ] |
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Yes, you should be fine for your first year. Though the general piece of advice is to not let yourself end up in a term with more than one of any of the "big 3" CS courses (compilers, realtime, graphics). In fact, assume a reduced amount of time available for any other courses in the term, so plan accordingly. Though that's not an issue until upper years... if at all. |
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| Author: | iluvchairs112 [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:37 pm ] |
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hey Reality Check, I'm in the same CS class as you! |
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| Author: | CodeMonkey2000 [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:59 pm ] |
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I have to wait a whole year until I'm in university. Can't wait. |
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| Author: | [Gandalf] [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:25 pm ] |
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I think Ultrahex said it best: Quote: *sits here laughing at people that are excited for more school* <currently attends University of Waterloo>
Reality Check, those are only lectures right? Do you have any labs or tutorials? |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:54 pm ] |
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Hey iluvchairs, that's pretty cool. What's your name? Gandalf, those are only my lecture times, I got tutorials at various times (again most of them are as early as possible (I hate late classes) and I have some things called TST. I think that means test slot not sure. Also, I enjoy more school. I'll be bored when there is nothing else to learn...of course I say that now. I could be hating it 3 years from now. Well, looking forward to my 5 years at UW, maybe meet some of you guys. Thanks for the help. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:12 pm ] |
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Reality Check @ Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:54 pm wrote: TST. I think that means test slot not sure.
That's a slot for your tests/midterms. Used by Quest to keep track of conflicts... I'd hope. Don't worry about that one (unless you have conflicts). Reality Check @ Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:54 pm wrote: Well, looking forward to my 5 years at UW, maybe meet some of you guys.
We need to put in an order for compsci.ca hats. Seriously though, UW compsci.ca meetup/university tour is once again scheduled for March, so make sure to come out. There will be wings. |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:26 pm ] |
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Tony @ Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:12 pm wrote: Reality Check @ Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:54 pm wrote: TST. I think that means slot not sure.
There will be wings. I was iffy...and then I read that line. That cemented it for me  . |
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| Author: | iluvchairs112 [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:54 pm ] |
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Reality Check @ Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:54 pm wrote: Hey iluvchairs, that's pretty cool. What's your name?
Let's just say I'll be one of the few females in the class, lol
what's your name? |
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| Author: | Reality Check [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:43 pm ] |
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Arian. |
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| Author: | Roman [ Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:49 am ] |
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Hey I'm in the same CS class too! Cheers, -Roman Z. |
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