Computer Science Canada

Waterloo or Guelph

Author:  RoyalGecko [ Mon May 26, 2008 2:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Waterloo or Guelph

I know this is last minute, but I still cannot decide which university to attend for CS.
I have been accepted to Guelph and Waterloo, I know that Waterloo has the "better" program, but I also believe that Guelph has a really good program, just less well known about, Guelph also has a really good co-op. I've compared the courses and they are also very similar.
What it comes down to is whether or not the Waterloo name is what the companies are looking for or whether you can go just as far with a degree from Guelph.
I like the Guelph better as a school, but have to admit that Waterloo is the place to go for CS.
To be specific I was accepted to CS honours and co-op at both universities.
Thank you for your suggestions.

Author:  Tony [ Mon May 26, 2008 2:49 pm ]
Post subject:  RE:Waterloo or Guelph

One can obviously succeed through either University, although the experience and paths will obviously be different.

Keep in mind that if you are doing co-op, then by the time you graduate you should have a lot more than just the name of the school to put on your resume.

Author:  Prabhakar Ragde [ Mon May 26, 2008 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  RE:Waterloo or Guelph

I think you should go to the school that you think will suit you best, but I have to disagree with "I've compared the courses and they are also very similar". There are some superficial similarities, but UG has nothing like UW's 135, 136, 145, 241, 245, and UW's core math requirements are more rigourous.

Author:  Bobrobyn [ Tue May 27, 2008 2:40 am ]
Post subject:  RE:Waterloo or Guelph

I currently go to Guelph, and from talking to Waterloo students:

Guelph is a little less math, a little less theory, but gives you practical experience because of the group project courses. You also get take something like a minor in something you like, like business, math, psychology, english, and so on.

Waterloo gives you more theory, math, and is probably better for graduate studies in computer science because of this. I've heard interesting things like a cognitive science option, though, I just don't know much about it.

It all comes down to your personal choice. I'm sure you'll have a good experience at whichever school you feel is right for you.


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