Waterloo CS && Co-op - The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly

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Are you considering Waterloo Computer science? You need to watch this video about all pros and cons laid out from an alumnus.
Is the university of waterloo all it's cracked up to be?
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Tech Inturn was prepared or accomplished by Jason Goodison in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this video are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Microsoft, Waterloo, or its affiliates.
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@nishitgrover2565 3 жыл бұрын

Super Informative Video ! Keep pressing the record button more often.

@jackbarry8847 3 жыл бұрын

Love that more people are posting about Waterloo. Can you do a video comparing Waterloo and other top CS (American) school's benefits?

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea - I will look into this content!

@pogman1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you did these videos for my admission year!

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! :) Haha

@ahnafkabir3703 3 жыл бұрын

Could you make a video about the state of coop for life sciences and such ? i was wondering if the coop for life sciences was as fleshed out as the compsci ones . Great video btw, a lot of much insight for International Student who are not as informed when it comes to such niche topics.

@adityasingh8750 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best youtube channel for tech allover and majorly for Waterloo... Btw coming there in Jan 22 for C.S😁... YOU ARE REALLY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND YOU HAVE REALLY GOOD PEOPLE SKILLS - PERIOD

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that!! Best of luck starting your new journey!

@sushipackdushi1 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the insight. Thanks for this video

@murk959 3 жыл бұрын

Also HUGE difference between CS and Eng Is amount of work, the deep theory math stuff vs science courses, amount of programming, design courses, clubs/teams, freedom to take electives, more time off, heavier or lighter courseload

@TheFootballPlaya 3 жыл бұрын

damn, i'm jealous of that co-op deal. I haven't found a school that does that in the states. That sounds pretty sweet.

@widdasiddiq8810 2 жыл бұрын

hey. have you heard of kettering?

@carti146 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, as someone applying to Waterloo cs right now this insight is invaluable. Do you mind telling me what average you got in CS co-op with btw?

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Funny you should mention that. Just finishing up a video about how to get into waterloo cs right now. I talk about my marks too. Ill try to upload it tonight/tomorrow

@codebasics1202 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video man!

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@yashsethi9908 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, I am planning in Waterloo this fall. Came across your video. Thanks for the info. I'm going for computer engineering honours with co op. Was confused between rev, v1 and cmh. My needs are a social residence plus like while I'm studying I need silence. I understand pretty opposites but if you could guide a little. Thanks.

@invictuz4803 3 жыл бұрын

You'll be living with another roommate in rev in the same dorm room, so that's probably not ideal for studying. Also, your floor can get rowdy depending on your floormates. V1 is like rev but with mostly single dorm rooms (no roommate), and you can mingle with all your floormates if they keep their door open. CMH has individual suites with individual rooms so you'll have privacy for studying. It won't be easy to mingle with people outside of your 1-2 roommates and I've heard it stays pretty quiet there. Then again, you don't really get what you choose right? I was given MKV, which was my last choice.

@yashsethi9908 3 жыл бұрын

@@invictuz4803 oh got it, then I feel there might be study rooms in each floor I guess which should be a peaceful area to study at least if not the room. Anyways, thank you so so much for the information, I appreciate it.

@michaelkim8134 3 жыл бұрын

In the case that you're an international student who needs to choose: UW CS & WLU BBA with a price tag of $57,000 per year, and UWO Ivey + Economics with a $100k+ scholarship; which program would you choose realistically? (additional conditions are: your parents immigrate to Canada meaning you only need to pay int. tuition in the first year and the rest is covered as domestic students pay; you want to be a software engineer slightly more than an investment banker). I know this is a tough question, but really is an important decision to make as a grade 12 :( Thank you for your time!

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, do you want to connect on LinkedIn so we can discuss making a video for international students? I get the question a lot but don't have any of the answers

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Looking to get into waterloo? Check out my video on it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eq9ifsqbvtnUZYE.html

@linktrick7675 4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for this video, it was a real motivator that I'm making the right choice. However, I'm an international student so I don't think I can pay off my debt as easily 😅

@ameyakabra449 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, thanks! I just had a question, is I have gotten an offer of admission from the Physical Science department of Waterloo, and have applied to Computer Science(still awaiting their decision). Since I am equally inclined to do both, is Physical Sciences over there a good program?

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

Wow just seeing tbis now sorry. Yes Physics at Waterloo I've heard is a very good program

@navidgaziri191 Жыл бұрын

I was confusing about computer science and software engineering sooo thanks 😅 love from Iran

@ericlee9425 3 жыл бұрын

What was your average in highschool gr 11&12? Cause I know Waterloo cares heavily on your average. (I think a mid to high cut 90s cut off.) I’m afraid my gr 12 average might only be a 93 or 94 at the highest

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the video on it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eq9ifsqbvtnUZYE.html

@dataanalyst2286 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks

@jamesnam918 3 жыл бұрын

You are so helpful Mann! Do you think Waterloo is a lot better than universities like UBC and UofT? ( computer science )

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on what you're looking for! If you want to go into academia, then probably UofT. But generally, I think Waterloo is the best option

@anandijawkar2151 Жыл бұрын

Hey! if you dont mind, what was your top 6 average?

@TimmyCreates 3 жыл бұрын

subscribed.... I'm in the process of applying to university, Im still debating on whether to apply to cs or swe. from your video you make it seem very similar and cs sounds better because of the different elective options. could you do a video on how hard, or easy getting admission to either of the programs. You dont have to do a whole video just for me asking. I would like that tho, but you can just reply the comment thanks

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

What did you end up doing?

@TimmyCreates 2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonGoodison software eng at york

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimmyCreates How are you enjoying it?

@TimmyCreates 2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonGoodison its okay actually, nothing srs yet because its first year

@juno7893 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@murk959 3 жыл бұрын

If you're living in Seattle, are you living there permanently? Do you like it there and do you know anyone ? I'm just trying to imagine how it's like living in a random city without knowing anyone or anything (during coops) And dw I know you're not a current student

@amitrahul9595 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video bro but I want to ask, how much fee u paid and are u Canadian or an international student

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. I've heard people say as much as 3x but I'd have to do my own research. Will make a video on it

@factgargon 2 жыл бұрын

BRO PLZ TELL ME WHICH IS THE BEST "CS" OR "CSE" IN WATERLOO

@Philgob 2 жыл бұрын

Of course it's a nerd school not a party school, still by a mile the best school in Canada if you wanna do CS or Finance S-tier: Waterloo A-tier: UBC, McGill, UofT B-tier: all the others

@anunaybagga2948 3 жыл бұрын

Does MMath Computer Science have a Co-op option? I'm confused as to apply for that or MDSAI as im a little biased towards coop

@johnathanyang3156 3 жыл бұрын

There is! Look up "Master of Mathematics (Computer Science) | Cheriton School ..." on google for their info page. In short, you can have a Co-op option with any of the coursework, thesis, or research Master's, they just have slightly different requirements.

@anunaybagga2948 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks will take a look there.

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting to this question!

@ArmanSydikov 3 жыл бұрын

From job hunting point of view which master's degree in Waterloo is better CS or MDSAI (Co-op) ?

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't call myself an expert on masters programs but I think it depends on what you want to do. If you're looking to do MDSAI, then naturally that's the best degree

@_quixote Жыл бұрын

Idek how I'm gonna get into this program lol. But I'll try my best to get at least a 98 average

@nishitgrover2565 3 жыл бұрын

Hey , just had a small question. Is scoring 3 GPA every year possible for an average student for undergrad in Computer science at UWaterloo ?

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Thats hard for me to answer. Ontario uses a different GPA system than America. I ended my degree with an 81 average (which may only be like 2.7 on the American scale but is more like 3.5-3.7 on the canadian one)

@hitensharma7545 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, I am currently a grade 12 student in Ontario and I recently made UW's computer engineering program (still waiting for CS). I was wondering if that's a good option for pursuing software development in the future. My goal is to work in big tech in the future. I have heard that everyone has access to the same co-op portal but do companies prefer CS/SE over CE?

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

Both those options are great for getting into big tech. Don't stress about it and congrats on getting in!

@anirudh.chhabra 7 ай бұрын

Hi Hiten, I am currently a grade 12 student in Manitoba and I am applying to universities right now and I am confused between Waterloo’s computer science and computer engineering. I will really appreciate your help. And did you put cs as your first preference on OUAC Application or did you put CE as your first preference in OUAC application and what were your other preferences in OUAC Application. I am really confused. Thank you so much bro.

@hitensharma7545 7 ай бұрын

@@anirudh.chhabra I put CE as first option, CS as third option(didn’t make CS). I don’t think it matters tho. Engineering is more hardware/electrical focused with some courses about programming and CS is more math/software focused.

@anirudh.chhabra 7 ай бұрын

@@hitensharma7545 thank you for replying. How much software will i get to learn in CE and will that software that I learn in CE enough for getting software related jobs. Actually I don’t have any experience with electronics and hardware due to its unavailability in high school but I love computers and was just confused between CE and CS due to that. Thank you for helping me out bro.

@hitensharma7545 7 ай бұрын

@@anirudh.chhabra u take a few programming courses in CE but not as much as CS. I think most ppl in my class end up doing software so it shouldn’t be an issue as long as you are willing to learn on ur own as well

@selfanalysingboard376 3 жыл бұрын

May you guide me about master in computer science at University of Waterloo

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

What would you like to know?

@khanmalauman5532 3 жыл бұрын

glad i found your channel! I know it’s a bit late but I have a question, I’m from outside Canada and I’m interested in MS in CS, and I wonder if the assignments of every course are individual or group type? Is there a project (not an assignment) to make at the end of every term? Is CS at Waterloo strongly related to Maths? I would be delighted to know your answers!

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Hope I can answer some of those questions well: 1. It depends on the course, but generally the courses are individual projects not group projects 2. As far as I know, no. There is no additional project on top of regular assignments. Bear in mind I did an undergrad at Waterloo, so a MS alumnus would know more

@khanmalauman5532 3 жыл бұрын

@@JasonGoodison thank you mate for your reply

@mrmistyeyed3970 2 жыл бұрын

I got admission in maths honours co-op, Im thinking to choose computational math, but I also wanted computer science major. Should I take computational math and try to get a transfer into cs?

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

Very unlikely you’ll be able to transfer from math. They have locked that process down quite a bit

@vihaanjagiasi1628 Жыл бұрын

Did you end up choosing Waterloo math? I was in the same boat a few months back

@mrmistyeyed3970 Жыл бұрын

@@vihaanjagiasi1628 no bro im goin to usa most probably asu, otherwise i will take gap year n try next yr for better unis

@vihaanjagiasi1628 Жыл бұрын

@@mrmistyeyed3970 ohh I ended choosing Waterloo math since the courses are almost similar and since the co-op system will be really helpful after graduation

@seemamehta2857 3 жыл бұрын

Good video

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@dharmikpatel5439 3 жыл бұрын

What's the possibility that we will get hired during our co-op term??

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

High!

@pkgamers8152 3 жыл бұрын

How much percentage of sudents get hired in co-op term ?

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

@@pkgamers8152 Its on the website, but I think its around 95%

@cast2225 2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonGoodison what if you have really low gpa??? I heard that it is very hard to get even a decent GPA like B... what if ur GPA is smth like C? would you still be able to get an internship in all 4 years?

@zianwang2897 3 жыл бұрын

I almost finished first term and I literally have no friend since I am not even in Canada!

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

I was in the same position and I WAS on campus!😮 Best of luck though. Dont be afraid to reach out to classmates and make some friends

@cathysun4887 2 жыл бұрын

can you still get a software job if you major in physics and minor in cs?

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! My manager has a degree in physics

@love2ridetour449 2 жыл бұрын

♥️♥️ from INDIA , right now my son is a cse student in Canada UVIC , he wants to do masters in cse from Waterloo University after bachelor degree from UVIC . Is it possible to get admission in Waterloo University and what is the admission process? Please inform Thank you

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! The admissions process is pretty complex I'd recommend you check the website for the most recent data and specifics

@ameerdhiaa5929 3 жыл бұрын

is it too had to get into co-op and get the admission?

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Check out my video on admissions!

@ragavsrivatsan2789 3 жыл бұрын

How is master in data science program in waterloo In India we have bachelors degree for 3 years and iam doing degree in data science, so can i apply for it

@JasonGoodison 2 жыл бұрын

As far as I know data science is good here!

@tuongphan9678 3 жыл бұрын

How important is English in CS? I’m still in -1 stream for English language at school ( enough to get in CS) but I just feel like my English is not as good as others ( I’m a non native speaker..). thank you responding!

@JasonGoodison 3 жыл бұрын

Waterloo has a massive international student body. Many could go through regular life speaking their native tongue for almost everything outside of school itself. So in closing, I think you'll do fine. It's also a great opportunity to learn English at an accelerated pace. Good luck!