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				  Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:29 am    Post subject: What is the Waterloo Co-Op Computer Engineering program like?  | 
	
				
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				I am trying to decide between the Computer Enginreering Co-Op at Waterloo and the Computer Engineering Program (not Co-Op) at McMaster University.  I just wanted to ask if anybody can recommend one of these and or tell about experiences....
 
 
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				  Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:56 pm    Post subject: RE:What is the Waterloo Co-Op Computer Engineering program like?  | 
	
				
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				If you are asking about co-op vs. not, then personally I'm in favour of the co-op system. Every 4 months you get to go job hunting in a vaguely relevant field. I enjoy the change of pace and taking a break from school. You get to graduate with experience and industry contacts.
 
 
Although you typically gets summers off from non co-op programs, so you could work then. The only difference being that there is more competition during summer terms, and your schools helps you less with the job hunt. | 
			 
			
				 
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				  Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:28 pm    Post subject: RE:What is the Waterloo Co-Op Computer Engineering program like?  | 
	
				
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				i've been searching on waterloo's site with no prevail, but since we are on the topic, can someone confirm what % you need to stay in co op once you are enrolled into it?
 
 
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				  Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:41 pm    Post subject: RE:What is the Waterloo Co-Op Computer Engineering program like?  | 
	
				
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				I believe that Comp Eng is co-op only.
 
 
CS has a baseline at maybe 70% | 
			 
			
				 
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				  Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:51 pm    Post subject: RE:What is the Waterloo Co-Op Computer Engineering program like?  | 
	
				
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				| okay, CS is what i was asking about, thanks. | 
			 
			
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