alvanlii/reddit-comments-uwaterloo · Datasets at Hugging Face

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cnfmu0c	3	t3_2rgawe	t3_2rgawe	RussetWolf	Cowan is a great prof (I had him for 492, which is not a technical class), but Trains is a killer course. How heavy is your course load otherwise? On the other hand Trains is also a famous course and employers who know CS at Waterloo will ask if you have taken it, so it would definitely be an asset to your resume.	2015-01-05T19:21:02	5A BBA/BCS - The Dyke in DD	false	false	400
cnfn9b5	3	t3_2rcuss	t1_cnfgvgs	randomguy12	Breadcrumbs needed.	2015-01-05T19:33:44	Alumni. Took dumps in every building on campus	false	false	401
cnfk8ik	3	t3_2rg8go	t3_2rg8go	zainh96	News & Weather - stock app from Google on Android L	2015-01-05T18:03:11	1B CS	false	false	402
cnfln61	2	t3_2rcwb1	t1_cneytba	BaraccoliObama	Yup, I had my battery replaced there. Was about $15 I think, but I have no idea how that compares price-wise to anywhere else.	2015-01-05T18:44:34	AMA about academic advice	false	false	403
cnfmxgg	2	t3_2rgfk5	t3_2rgfk5	chxistine	They say that math 137 has more proofs and is generally harder than math 127 which is more application based. As for if this is true I have no idea (didn't take 137).	2015-01-05T19:23:52	2B Physics	false	false	404
cnfk79g	1	t3_2rg8go	t3_2rg8go	Baron_Abbas	I personally use the weather network app. 8/10 withholds against itself	2015-01-05T18:02:08	null	false	false	405
cnflfuw	1	t3_2rg8go	t3_2rg8go	AL31N	Yahoo weather	2015-01-05T18:38:33	ECE	false	false	406
cnfmzi8	1	t3_2rcut4	t1_cnfj16m	inquirer007	Eyy I was in that class too	2015-01-05T19:25:38	null	false	false	407
cnfn8ds	1	t3_2rcuss	t1_cnfiyux	randomguy12	hehe butt stuff.	2015-01-05T19:32:58	Alumni. Took dumps in every building on campus	false	false	408
cnfor0d	8	t3_2rgawe	t1_cnfn091	PPewt	Well, with a three-course term with two presumably fairly light courses, now's better than ever to take trains.	2015-01-05T20:17:31	BCS	false	false	409
cnfprnk	4	t3_2rgawe	t3_2rgawe	OccasionallyWeDie	TRAINS	2015-01-05T20:46:59	☆☆☆☆★	false	false	410
cnfocka	3	t3_2rggah	t3_2rggah	scasagrande	You can go in and force it to scan for networks and you can then select Wind if needed. I don't know why this is a struggle with Android but hey, it is what it is. Settings -> More... -> Mobile Networks -> Network Operators At this point it will scan which can take a few minutes. Then you can hit Choose Automatically or hit the network you wish to connect to.	2015-01-05T20:05:57	MSc Physics grad	false	false	411
cnfpr54	1	t3_2n3cyp	t1_cnfave7	Eringuy	No math at all, wouldn't say its too interesting or useful though unless you're really interested in studying different organization's structures, it's mostly common sense stuff that you're putting names to.	2015-01-05T20:46:33	2B Nano	false	false	412
cnfq633	1	t3_2rggah	t1_cnfocka	enjoys_lifting	Sweet, thanks a lot, I'll try this out next time!	2015-01-05T20:58:32	null	false	false	413
cnfqy7v	1	t3_2rcvge	t1_cnfc8cl	twinnedcalcite	That's why we get access to the gyms.	2015-01-05T21:21:03	engineering	false	false	414
cnfuevx	6	t3_2rgawe	t3_2rgawe	I_Am_Math_Boy	The Ride Never Ends!	2015-01-05T23:01:52	3A Goose Taming	false	false	415
cnfv28y	3	t3_2rgawe	t3_2rgawe	throwawayterloo	http://i.imgur.com/QyuM2j1.gif	2015-01-05T23:22:20	null	false	false	416
cnfvgke	3	t3_2rh5rc	t1_cnfvbc8	Sauu	It shows up but it shows a lot of my classes as happening in may when it's not..	2015-01-05T23:35:11	engineering	false	false	417
cnfvbc8	2	t3_2rh5rc	t3_2rh5rc	Zarquad	Works for me in Google Calendar.	2015-01-05T23:30:20	null	false	false	418
cnfu03u	2	t3_2rg9ss	t3_2rg9ss	uwquestion	Take a dump on a desk.	2015-01-05T22:49:11	null	false	false	419
cnfv7mt	1	t3_2rgsx4	t3_2rgsx4	rsuddenly	The advisors will just email the registrar's office when they want them to open up the enrolment caps, so you'd have to ask them. Ask them nicely and they might just tell you exactly what time they plan to do it, so you can start mashing refresh appropriately.	2015-01-05T23:27:03	null	false	false	420
cnfxnoj	4	t3_2rhf94	t3_2rhf94	AffectedWonton	You can always ask your employer - you could emphasize the fact that getting a "good" rating for waterloo co-ops will have a negative impact for your future co-op terms. That being said, if your employer is aware of what "good" and "excellent" students are like, due to them hiring past Waterloo co-op students, then I'm afraid you're SOL and will have to do better on your next co-op terms.	2015-01-06T00:56:48	engineering	false	false	421
cnfw7wt	2	t3_2rforl	t1_cnflmz8	akopoko	You should be able to do this through the 'swap' tab on quest too. I think this will prevent you from dropping the first course if you cannot get into the second one for whatever reason.	2015-01-06T00:01:19	Biochem	false	false	422
cnfyt4e	1	t3_2rfray	t3_2rfray	carbonnanotube	Or don't be a baby and just wear weather appropriate clothing / don't cry about 5 minutes in the cold from time to time.	2015-01-06T01:49:30	Take a Guess...	false	false	423
cnfzuza	1	t3_2rf4w8	t1_cnfdyi2	twinnedcalcite	It's a construction site currently.	2015-01-06T02:48:23	engineering	false	false	424
cng1l6c	1	t3_2rh5rc	t3_2rh5rc	Ruleof2	I found it worked for my regular engineering classes, but my electives don't show up. This was with google calendar.	2015-01-06T04:52:02	2A Nano	false	false	425
cng1n1c	1	t3_2rbtgt	t3_2rbtgt	Ruleof2	I thought Wind had reasonably cheap unlimited international calling? I use them as my cellphone provider because they have pretty good rates for local stuff and data.	2015-01-06T04:56:15	2A Nano	false	false	426
cng23zt	1	t3_2r6vwn	t1_cne8z46	SexualHobo	Thanks for the feedback! I'm no expert on algorithm texts. Could you provide your ideas on some better things to read?	2015-01-06T05:36:44	MC is the best building	false	false	427
cng329u	8	t3_2rhte0	t3_2rhte0	DanLynch	Basically never.	2015-01-06T06:53:59	null	false	false	428
cng3gl1	6	t3_2rhte0	t3_2rhte0	AnUnknown	Not CS, but the company where I work had to let go an Engineering co-op once. Really, though. He had it coming.	2015-01-06T07:23:16	null	false	false	429
cng3yoj	2	t3_2rg9ss	t1_cnfmsqy	twofactorial	What program is your friend in? In many programs I know you can switch your coop term sequence (probably more difficult for some programs like engineering). Generally they don't allow students to switch coop sequences until their first work term is complete, but under special cases, a co-op advisor would allow a student to switch before their first term. It sucks not having the job, but deferring the work term would absolve your friend from failing the work term. I also think the situation your friend was placed in is certainly a special case and would warrant an exception to the rule	2015-01-06T07:56:11	3B Statistics	false	false	430
cng3w3i	2	t3_2rh5rc	t3_2rh5rc	jellybellybones	I was having the problem of the dates flipping too. I looked at the source code for the exporter and there was a function for flipping the date format based on your locale that wasn't working properly for me. So I added a locale-switching add-on and I tried exporting with different locales set until it worked. I think it worked when set to US locale, maybe? I don't remember. Anyway, maybe give that a try.	2015-01-06T07:51:48	1B ECE	false	false	431
cng5ja2	8	t3_2rhte0	t3_2rhte0	dmswart	I've seen it happen once. (btw. don't arrive high, or arrive drunk or steal) Usually it's not too painful for an employer to wait out the remainder of the term.	2015-01-06T09:16:52	Math Alumni	false	false	432
cng5iqe	1	t3_2rgawe	t3_2rgawe	ytlty516	CHOO CHOOOOOO	2015-01-06T09:16:13	CS-Coop 3A	false	false	433
cng94yr	7	t3_2riuvr	t1_cng8lvc	JodoYodo	I, too, am Asian. Can't help you with your first question, but faculty average means... your average in courses from within your faculty. So for example, when I was an undergraduate, I was a Combinatorics & Optimization student in the Math Faculty. My average was all courses averaged together. My faculty average was all Math-faculty administered courses averaged together. My major average was all C&O courses averaged together.	2015-01-06T11:21:40	MMath Alumni	false	false	434
cnga4mo	6	t3_2rixk3	t3_2rixk3	hippiechan	Turnkey has Band Aids, but if you have a cut on your foot that keeps bleeding, you should prooooobably go to Health Services.	2015-01-06T11:50:46	farts	false	false	435
cng73xs	5	t3_2rhte0	t3_2rhte0	annihilatron	Rarely? It's uncommon that a Jr developer is so bad that you can't salvage them, especially considering you're not paying them very much. I've heardof/seen other reasons for firing though. Sleeping in the cafeteria is a story I've heard multiple times from different places.	2015-01-06T10:16:03	TRON '12 [7 year degree!]	false	false	436
cng6vwc	3	t3_2rhte0	t3_2rhte0	randomguy12	Classmate got "released from their contract" halfway through the term from their Software Engineer role. He must have been quite bad at the job since they could have just had him for 4 more weeks and then release him and let him get the co-op work term credit with the required minimum 12 weeks. It was a combination of him being unqualified for the job (partly employer part for not screening well, partly his part for not asking questions during the interview about what he would be doing), a very demanding and unsympathetic mentor (the mentor only cared about results and he had to frequently work 2+ hours of unpaid overtime a day), and his lack of ambition made him just drag his feet. Note that this is a summary of what he told me so a lot of this is probably biased. I think he tried to do as little work as possible with the mindset that they wouldn't can him, but they seemed to call his bluff and gave him the boot. This is the only time that I've heard of a co-op student getting fired.	2015-01-06T10:08:25	Alumni. Took dumps in every building on campus	false	false	437
cng9qzr	3	t3_2rixk3	t3_2rixk3	itsjonesin	I was able to get a bandaid from health services but it honestly seemed like such a chore for them to do it. Waited 10 minutes for the staff to get approval from a manager. Hilarious and ridiculous.	2015-01-06T11:39:45	null	false	false	438
cng7270	2	t3_2rg9ss	t1_cnfmnme	annihilatron	Upper deck. contact the co-op coordinator contact for that job too (the local coordinator). He may or may not have resources to help you get a job more immediately.	2015-01-06T10:14:23	TRON '12 [7 year degree!]	false	false	439
cng95qx	2	t3_2rhte0	t3_2rhte0	JodoYodo	Saw it happen only once. The guy was blithely incompetent.	2015-01-06T11:22:18	MMath Alumni	false	false	440
cng9iet	1	t3_2rixk3	t3_2rixk3	AgentSQL	Look for the closest first aid location? Departmental mail rooms would be ideal locations. Health Services would be another option to consider but you'd have to walk outside.	2015-01-06T11:32:41	Alum (BCS '13) \| Staff @ Engineering Computing	false	false	441
cnga628	1	t3_2rixk3	t3_2rixk3	PPewt	MathSoc has them (3rd floor MC, 3038) when they're open.	2015-01-06T11:51:55	BCS	false	false	442
cng88th	1	t3_2rg8go	t3_2rg8go	Victawr	Cyanogen has weather built into the lock screen, which is cool. Yahoo weather is the sexiest of the apps. But I mostly just use Google now for weather.	2015-01-06T10:53:47	3B SYDE	false	false	443
cng9k4w	1	t3_2rixk3	t3_2rixk3	Kev-bot	try slc turnkey desk.	2015-01-06T11:34:05	chemical engineering	false	false	444
cng8lvc	1	t3_2riuvr	t1_cng8l86	questionUW	I did, but they didn't know, Wang	2015-01-06T11:05:21	null	false	false	445
cng8l86	1	t3_2riuvr	t3_2riuvr	TheDarkNobleOne	Ask your academic advisor, Jin	2015-01-06T11:04:47	null	false	false	446
cngcqu8	9	t3_2rhte0	t1_cngcnc8	mr-agdgdgwngo	Classic.	2015-01-06T13:04:41	Computator Engineerings	false	false	447
cngcnc8	8	t3_2rhte0	t1_cngbb6y	AnUnknown	I don't know specifically what straw broke the camel's back, but it was really the student's attitude that was the root of everything. He was too good for the work he was given, talked back to his superiors when he felt the work was below him. Didn't do a terrible job when he did get stuff done, but was anything but efficient. He also liked to brag about how rich he was going to be because he's a super smart Engineer.	2015-01-06T13:02:00	null	false	false	448
cngcm16	7	t3_2rizsu	t3_2rizsu	awfxg123	Yes, I have. in my first co-op two years ago I wasn't hired until the middle of Jan and started on Feb first. You have to work a minimum of 12 weeks in order for the co-op to count. So there is still hope. My thrid co-op term however I was unsuccessful in getting a job (this was last summer) it was my fault why I didn't get a job, but I ended up working somewhere better than where I was offered, but it didn't count for co-op. I still worte a report as well in order to complete that requirement and did a pd course. Last fall I tried really hard to get a job and I was successful in the first round. So if you're worried about it affecting future job opportunities it won't, you can still get a report credit, and do a pd course. However my co-op advisor made it clear that you can't just sit around all term, you actually have to do something. It also depends on your faculty, in environment you only need 4 co-op credits to complete your degree. Hopefully this helps, and I would recommend that you keep trying too get a job aggressively, as there is still time! Edit: To answer one of your questions, you can either take classes, get a job doing something else, or volunteer. I worked for DND at a cadet summer training centre, teaching air cadets.	2015-01-06T13:01:00	environment	false	false	449
cngd2jc	7	t3_2rizsu	t3_2rizsu	annihilatron	first co-op, started work at almost the end of february at a machine shop, officially voluntold position (this is no longer allowed) and unofficially paid under table around 5$/hour, irregular paychecks. What's most important is to do something with your time. Don't sit around on your ass for 4 months. Do something.	2015-01-06T13:13:38	TRON '12 [7 year degree!]	false	false	450
cngdaex	5	t3_2rj1o7	t3_2rj1o7	DanLynch	You probably can't get a seventh co-op term, but there's nothing stopping you from just getting a 4-month student job in your field. Use your contacts/network.	2015-01-06T13:19:38	null	false	false	451
cngc4g3	4	t3_2rixk3	t1_cngalh5	DwayneDynamite	CRT is on the third floor now	2015-01-06T12:47:30	null	false	false	452
cngdoau	3	t3_2rizsu	t3_2rizsu	twofactorial	I got my co-op term deferred to a later term, so essentially I didn't "miss" my first work term.	2015-01-06T13:30:02	3B Statistics	false	false	453
cngeizt	3	t3_2rizsu	t3_2rizsu	HolyCamelbak	Spring 2014. My first co-op term. Was too disheartened to do anything, just went back home. I had just finished 1B and didn't really have any idea what I wanted. I was in the process of transitioning from Actsci to CS. I didn't have any pre-uni skills that employers would have liked. Hopefully this term would be better in terms of looking for a job. Fully committed to CS now tho.	2015-01-06T13:53:07	CS 2B	false	false	454
cngb8nc	3	t3_2rj1o7	t3_2rj1o7	mercurycc	Just do your last 2 school terms together. Then you get a 50-ish year well paid coop term.	2015-01-06T12:22:43	BCS	false	false	455
cngdms2	3	t3_2rizsu	t1_cngcm16	TicklezPanda	Thank you so much for the reply. It's quite discouraging to go through the co-op process with very little success. I have been feeling quite anxious as of late and this is very inspiring to hear. I'm going to email a previous employer to see if I can potentially get a job that qualifies for co-op. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.	2015-01-06T13:28:51	Chemistry	false	false	456
cngalh5	3	t3_2rixk3	t3_2rixk3	GrandNewbien	CRT on the second floor of SLC	2015-01-06T12:04:12	genetic eng	false	false	457
cngbuwl	2	t3_2rbsw0	t3_2rbsw0	Nonabelian	I believe the Faculty of Science has many community oriented talks. They had one on Ebola in the spring which was pretty cool.	2015-01-06T12:40:05	C&O	false	false	458
cngajfe	2	t3_2riwp2	t3_2riwp2	ILikeStyx	I would contact the Accelerator Centre or Communitech Hub. They are the centres for start-ups in the region.	2015-01-06T12:02:31	null	false	false	459
cngc41d	2	t3_2rixk3	t1_cngb4gr	Declamatory	There's also a pharmacy on campus downstairs in the slc	2015-01-06T12:47:11	3B Arts	false	false	460
cngdyqg	2	t3_2rizsu	t1_cngdoau	TicklezPanda	I perhaps should have done this earlier in the year. It may be an option to consider for future work terms depending on the circumstances. I appreciate your reply, thank you very much.	2015-01-06T13:37:53	Chemistry	false	false	461
cnge6xm	2	t3_2rizsu	t1_cngdms2	awfxg123	Yeah I understand that feeling. Seriously though there are still jobs, keep looking and let your advisor know asap that you still want to work. They can help you find a job.	2015-01-06T13:44:02	environment	false	false	462
cngbb6y	2	t3_2rhte0	t1_cng3gl1	mr-agdgdgwngo	What did he do to get fired?	2015-01-06T12:24:45	Computator Engineerings	false	false	463
cngchv3	2	t3_2riuvr	t3_2riuvr	appletoast	Is [this](http://iapr2.uwaterloo.ca/cognos74/cgi-bin/ppdscgi.exe?/cognos74/cgi-bin/ppdscgi.exe?BZ=1AAABOnf3y6EABEwU6VFChpEieOi2A0NKmTNp5mZU5egTJGXCkJljQkiUHmRgwIjZ3d8GCRIk_2p21_ff3OvKLBxZkaBSREqTEjByBKHaghMiQZwMKfrMSJAhVZhQyfrZueHsmgGzr0zMPzH1I7YrpzaSSTQgIfUc67CvyVuHWo7GlHGb0cwfVMrIaTP3XkPhreEU3pq7mTjE9DIjGDCJZxoC~gE=) the sort of thing you're looking for? There's a bunch of fun university-related data [here](https://uwaterloo.ca/institutional-analysis-planning/university-data-and-statistics).	2015-01-06T12:57:44	math alumni/butts	false	false	464
cngbn8i	1	t3_2n3cyp	t1_cnfpr54	Benjavi	Well I'm Arts and Business - economics, so it does in suit my interest fairly well. Thanks for the info.	2015-01-06T12:34:05	null	false	false	465
cngcsyo	1	t3_2rh5rc	t3_2rh5rc	axyjo	Use Chrome instead of Firefox or vice versa when accessing Quest. For some reason, the browser you use changes the date format Quest shows.	2015-01-06T13:06:20	2T COMPE	false	false	466
cngdr61	1	t3_2rizsu	t1_cngd2jc	TicklezPanda	Thank you very much. Regardless of what happens I know that I will try to stay busy (get a job anywhere and perhaps volunteer). I also intend on learning some programming as my knowledge is fairly negligible in the subject. Thanks for replying :)	2015-01-06T13:32:10	Chemistry	false	false	467
cngejdb	1	t3_2rjavv	t3_2rjavv	Nonabelian	Hmm, not too sure. Maybe you can call the store or email retail services?	2015-01-06T13:53:24	C&O	false	false	468
cngb4gr	1	t3_2rixk3	t3_2rixk3	twinnedcalcite	There is a pharmacy just off campus by the bubble tea and Harvey's. There's also a walk in clinic attached.	2015-01-06T12:19:21	engineering	false	false	469
cngbjq8	1	t3_2rj1o7	t1_cngb8nc	getreal13	Last term was my 4A, this term is 4B. I need money to finish up my last few courses, so I need a 4 month co-op term.	2015-01-06T12:31:18	null	false	false	470
cngbt9x	1	t3_2rhaz5	t3_2rhaz5	Nonabelian	I believe Feds started their own Watpub group called Co-op Connection. Maybe search for that?	2015-01-06T12:38:49	C&O	false	false	471
cngb5ad	0	t3_2rixk3	t3_2rixk3	mr-agdgdgwngo	You might need stitches.	2015-01-06T12:20:00	Computator Engineerings	false	false	472
cngd10o	0	t3_2rj1o7	t3_2rj1o7	annihilatron	yes, but not really in your situation? You can try to ask for a change of streams via your advisor. I mean, I did 8 co-op terms (and two non-coop-contract-terms) ... but my situation was kind of different.	2015-01-06T13:12:25	TRON '12 [7 year degree!]	false	false	473
cngetac	5	t3_2rizsu	t1_cngeizt	TicklezPanda	All the best to you. I think one of the most important personal assets that one can possess is ambition. We just need to keep working hard to find new routes to employment and pursue new ways to market ourselves. Thanks for replying.	2015-01-06T14:00:48	Chemistry	false	false	474
cngiec3	3	t3_2riuvr	t3_2riuvr	uwquestion	Nice username.	2015-01-06T15:37:21	null	false	false	475
cngfp4m	2	t3_2rixk3	t1_cngc4g3	GrandNewbien	Thanks for the correction :)	2015-01-06T14:24:44	genetic eng	false	false	476
cnghhdq	2	t3_2rg9ss	t3_2rg9ss	IKnowHowThisGotHere	roll up an L and smoke the fuck out of it	2015-01-06T15:12:50	learnin' thangs	false	false	477
cngfaj8	1	t3_2rgawe	t3_2rgawe	sethnis	Let the cs452 circlejerk begin!	2015-01-06T14:13:53	cs-alum	false	false	478
cngfevm	1	t3_2rjavv	t3_2rjavv	sethnis	amazon.ca	2015-01-06T14:17:11	cs-alum	false	false	479
cnghjdw	1	t3_2rh5rc	t1_cnfvgke	Tree_Boar	Same problem. Used uwflow instead	2015-01-06T15:14:21	ECE	false	false	480
cngf6rl	0	t3_2rfray	t1_cnfyt4e	dijw	Not a doctor, but it's probably unhealthy for your body to be cold. Even 5 minutes is bad, and not to mention the amount of time you spend feeling cold afterwards.	2015-01-06T14:11:04	3A CS	false	false	481
cngmb30	3	t3_2rk3qh	t3_2rk3qh	TheDarkNobleOne	Access a non https website and then a link with a list of instructions will be provided	2015-01-06T17:20:45	null	false	false	482
cngn0rk	2	t3_2rizsu	t3_2rizsu	abr71310	I've had weird scenarios where I got a job (startup, gaming company in Toronto), then had it revoked when the company "ran out of money" (they ended up securing $40M in investment funding the week after, but my job was already revoked and they weren't re-instating me). JobMine, and the entire co-op system as a whole, can be a really frustrating experience. I lost my job two weeks before the term was supposed to start, and since it was a back-to-back term, I had to interview again while still working at my (at that time) current co-op job. You'll get something - persistence and ambition are two key factors in success. I just graduated; still struggling to find full-time, despite having 6 co-ops and an extra internship, so just know you're not alone! :)	2015-01-06T17:40:15	BCS '14 alum	false	false	483
cngngz8	2	t3_2rhf94	t1_cnfxnoj	abr71310	I've gotten two "satisfactory" and one "good"... I'm still shocked at how I secured later jobs.	2015-01-06T17:52:53	BCS '14 alum	false	false	484
cngnjzb	2	t3_2rgawe	t3_2rgawe	abr71310	Pros and cons of each one. CS452: If you like lots of work, and like stress / dying / pain / suffering, take this course. You'll regret it every step of the way, but damn, will it be worth it to a lot of employers! (Reasons why I wish I took it 101) CS486: If you want to learn about cool theories about AI and how that all works behind the hood, take this course. BE WARNED THOUGH: it's entirely based on which prof you get. If it's a crappy prof, you're SOL, this is going to be a bird course and you won't learn much. CO487: man do I wish I took this course. There's a lot of really wicked cool applications you can do with this course, and if you're interested in cryptography even in the slightest, this course is worth your time.	2015-01-06T17:55:17	BCS '14 alum	false	false	485
cngme3g	2	t3_2rhte0	t3_2rhte0	TheDarkNobleOne	Someone at my job before me got fired for sleeping during work with multiple warnings	2015-01-06T17:23:00	null	false	false	486
cngnfam	2	t3_2rhte0	t3_2rhte0	abr71310	A friend of mine got (I think?) fired from his Software QA job (CS student) because he had to withdraw from the university. It was really odd, too - I'm pretty sure they would have let him stay (he wasn't terrible at his job), but I think the CECA forced the company to let him go since he was no longer a student at the university.	2015-01-06T17:51:32	BCS '14 alum	false	false	487
cngnlcf	2	t3_2rfm9e	t3_2rfm9e	abr71310	Tomu Sushi (when I went - 2009-2014) was an amazing place in terms of quality, price, and variety. Suki is probably just new owners, but YMMV, since I haven't been there since the new owners stepped in.	2015-01-06T17:56:25	BCS '14 alum	false	false	488
cngn7tn	2	t3_2riwp2	t3_2riwp2	abr71310	Try s23p.com. Chamath is a great resource for Waterloo students to acquire co-op jobs, and they pay really freakin' well (think better than Google, Amazon and Facebook well). It can't hurt to apply - but basically it's a rotational program where you spend a month each at four different startups, thus gaining experience in each field and at the same time fulfilling your co-op requirement (since you work for s23p, and not the startups themselves). It's definitely a worthwhile experience -- I wish this was around when I was in my undergraduate! You can also talk to the VeloCity Garage folks - I know a lot of startups in that garage are always looking for new talent - technical or otherwise. Good luck on your quest! Startups are definitely the best place to get experience for starting off a career! :)	2015-01-06T17:45:46	BCS '14 alum	false	false	489
cngn45k	2	t3_2rj1o7	t3_2rj1o7	abr71310	No, you can't do this. I begged and pleaded the CECA to let my summer internship be an official "seventh" co-op term (I finished my allotted six terms), but they said there wasn't anything they could do. I ended up taking the term off school (withdrew from all courses and paid my residence withdrawal fee of $500, ouch), and went off to work in LA for ~14 weeks or so. Long story short: If you find a job on your own, and you need the money, just take the term off school and go do it. The school won't hold it against you -- I graduated 8 months later than my peers because I took an extra term "of coop" (not really coop, but I still had to do the visa application for working in the states on my own time, etc), and failed more courses than I should have through my degree.	2015-01-06T17:42:53	BCS '14 alum	false	false	490
cngmv38	1	t3_2rcr17	t1_cnfjdaz	abr71310	No problem! Just make sure you book the room well in advance, as I'm pretty sure Muay Thai club reserves most of the "free time" since they're running classes all term long. You could also just join them :P	2015-01-06T17:35:54	BCS '14 alum	false	false	491
cngncrb	1	t3_2rh5rc	t1_cnghjdw	Sauu	Thanks. Works perfectly :)	2015-01-06T17:49:35	engineering	false	false	492
cngncyz	1	t3_2rh5rc	t1_cng3w3i	Sauu	Where did you find the source code for the exporter?	2015-01-06T17:49:45	engineering	false	false	493
cngkhuh	1	t3_2rjavv	t3_2rjavv	HeirOfRavenclaw	They are not scheduled. There are usually two a term. I'd look for one late February. I worked for the bookstore, and the way those sales operate depends on when the distributors have sales, so it's when we see great prices we buy a bunch for the sidewalk sales. Go in to the store and a lot of those books are on the sale shelves from previous sales (and will be put in the concourse during the next sale).	2015-01-06T16:32:40	null	false	false	494
cngltek	1	t3_2give8	t1_cngjcrw	niuzeta	oh, wow. this is an old reply. and let me make an overdue correction - > by the end of third term This was supposed to be > by the end of third month. What happened was that by the end of 4A, I knew I was burned out and decided to take a break. I've discussed it with the academic advisors, and filled out all the formality(can't remember what the exact details were, it may as well have been simply not taking any class...). I was pretty refreshed but by the end of third month I was pretty bored. Apparently the personal projects that I wanted to do weren't enough to last three months. One advice I would like to give is, if you decided to take a break, just take the break. Don't obsess yourself to spend the time productively. Yes, time is a precious resource and you don't want to waste it away, but when you take time off to take a break, you should use that time to do what you wanted to do.	2015-01-06T17:07:25	CS Alumni	false	false	495
cngmr3f	1	t3_2r6vwn	t1_cng23zt	abr71310	I've been mostly finding that website coding is insanely helpful. HackerRank, CodeForces, TopCoder are all great resources for "competition" problems (which translate really well into interview problems and problem-solving in general). I read this book, it actually proved to be a lot more helpful for my Riot Games interview, since it had to do a lot with "in-depth" thinking, which this book is great at helping break down (I always found "Cracking the Coding Interview" to be way too high level, especially if you're in a pinch): http://www.amazon.com/Data-Structures-Algorithms-Made-Easy/dp/1468108867 (NOTE: If you're a primarily Java developer, there's an equivalent book for the above, just search "Data Structures and Algorithms in Java", from the same author) I learned a lot more from that book than I did McDowell's, since I found that this author actually cared about doing "deep dives" into each of the topics presented. I own an earlier edition - not to say this one isn't great, I'm actually pretty sure the "algorithmic puzzles" he presents are a lot more relevant to current programming interviews. There's also the age-old CLRS, which I found to be useful for any kind of theoretical computer science topic (Runtime analysis, big-O, etc): http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Algorithms-Edition-Thomas-Cormen/dp/0262033844/ Let me know what you think! -- I've been using both of these to get my next job (hopefully full-time)! ^_^	2015-01-06T17:32:48	BCS '14 alum	false	false	496
cngn542	1	t3_2rj1o7	t1_cngd10o	abr71310	Switching programs lets you do this, oddly enough. Especially in engineering. Speaking from only CS experience, you can't have more than 6 co-op terms, and not fewer than 5 to receive a co-operative designation on our degree.	2015-01-06T17:43:37	BCS '14 alum	false	false	497
cngnbl2	1	t3_2rg9ss	t3_2rg9ss	abr71310	I had this happen to me as well, but in my case, at least the company was able to give me roughly 3 weeks notice that they had to cancel (for reasons of "running out of money"... really? Where's the foresight?) my position. I was luckily put back into JobMine and was able to find a (really unfortunately crappy) co-op job before the next term started. Sorry for what happened to your friend, but I'm pretty sure if the CECA is informed, that employer will be barred from posting jobs in JobMine for good. I think there's some kind of policy in place that prevents shady employers like this from taking advantage of the system and putting students' co-op futures in jeopardy.	2015-01-06T17:48:41	BCS '14 alum	false	false	498
cngnfwe	1	t3_2rggah	t1_cnfocka	abr71310	HI STEVE	2015-01-06T17:52:02	BCS '14 alum	false	false	499

cnfmu0c

3

t3_2rgawe

RussetWolf

Cowan is a great prof (I had him for 492, which is not a technical class), but Trains is a killer course. How heavy is your course load otherwise? On the other hand Trains is also a famous course and employers who know CS at Waterloo will ask if you have taken it, so it would definitely be an asset to your resume.

2015-01-05T19:21:02

5A BBA/BCS - The Dyke in DD

false

400

cnfn9b5

3

t3_2rcuss

t1_cnfgvgs

randomguy12

Breadcrumbs needed.

2015-01-05T19:33:44

Alumni. Took dumps in every building on campus

false

401

cnfk8ik

3

t3_2rg8go

zainh96

News & Weather - stock app from Google on Android L

2015-01-05T18:03:11

1B CS

false

402

cnfln61

2

t3_2rcwb1

t1_cneytba

BaraccoliObama

Yup, I had my battery replaced there. Was about $15 I think, but I have no idea how that compares price-wise to anywhere else.

2015-01-05T18:44:34

AMA about academic advice

false

403

cnfmxgg

2

t3_2rgfk5

chxistine

They say that math 137 has more proofs and is generally harder than math 127 which is more application based. As for if this is true I have no idea (didn't take 137).

2015-01-05T19:23:52

2B Physics

false

404

cnfk79g

1

t3_2rg8go

Baron_Abbas

I personally use the weather network app. 8/10 withholds against itself

2015-01-05T18:02:08

null

false

405

cnflfuw

1

t3_2rg8go

AL31N

Yahoo weather

2015-01-05T18:38:33

ECE

false

406

cnfmzi8

1

t3_2rcut4

t1_cnfj16m

inquirer007

Eyy I was in that class too

2015-01-05T19:25:38

null

false

407

cnfn8ds

1

t3_2rcuss

t1_cnfiyux

randomguy12

hehe butt stuff.

2015-01-05T19:32:58

Alumni. Took dumps in every building on campus

false

408

cnfor0d

8

t3_2rgawe

t1_cnfn091

PPewt

Well, with a three-course term with two presumably fairly light courses, now's better than ever to take trains.

2015-01-05T20:17:31

BCS

false

409

cnfprnk

4

t3_2rgawe

OccasionallyWeDie

**TRAINS**

2015-01-05T20:46:59

☆☆☆☆★

false

410

cnfocka

3

t3_2rggah

scasagrande

You can go in and force it to scan for networks and you can then select Wind if needed. I don't know why this is a struggle with Android but hey, it is what it is. Settings -> More... -> Mobile Networks -> Network Operators At this point it will scan which can take a few minutes. Then you can hit Choose Automatically or hit the network you wish to connect to.

2015-01-05T20:05:57

MSc Physics grad

false

411

cnfpr54

1

t3_2n3cyp

t1_cnfave7

Eringuy

No math at all, wouldn't say its too interesting or useful though unless you're really interested in studying different organization's structures, it's mostly common sense stuff that you're putting names to.

2015-01-05T20:46:33

2B Nano

false

412

cnfq633

1

t3_2rggah

t1_cnfocka

enjoys_lifting

Sweet, thanks a lot, I'll try this out next time!

2015-01-05T20:58:32

null

false

413

cnfqy7v

1

t3_2rcvge

t1_cnfc8cl

twinnedcalcite

That's why we get access to the gyms.

2015-01-05T21:21:03

engineering

false

414

cnfuevx

6

t3_2rgawe

I_Am_Math_Boy

The Ride Never Ends!

2015-01-05T23:01:52

3A Goose Taming

false

415

cnfv28y

3

t3_2rgawe

throwawayterloo

http://i.imgur.com/QyuM2j1.gif

2015-01-05T23:22:20

null

false

416

cnfvgke

3

t3_2rh5rc

t1_cnfvbc8

Sauu

It shows up but it shows a lot of my classes as happening in may when it's not..

2015-01-05T23:35:11

engineering

false

417

cnfvbc8

2

t3_2rh5rc

Zarquad

Works for me in Google Calendar.

2015-01-05T23:30:20

null

false

418

cnfu03u

2

t3_2rg9ss

uwquestion

Take a dump on a desk.

2015-01-05T22:49:11

null

false

419

cnfv7mt

1

t3_2rgsx4

rsuddenly

The advisors will just email the registrar's office when they want them to open up the enrolment caps, so you'd have to ask them. Ask them nicely and they might just tell you exactly what time they plan to do it, so you can start mashing refresh appropriately.

2015-01-05T23:27:03

null

false

420

cnfxnoj

4

t3_2rhf94

AffectedWonton

You can always ask your employer - you could emphasize the fact that getting a "good" rating for waterloo co-ops will have a negative impact for your future co-op terms. That being said, if your employer is aware of what "good" and "excellent" students are like, due to them hiring past Waterloo co-op students, then I'm afraid you're SOL and will have to do better on your next co-op terms.

2015-01-06T00:56:48

engineering

false

421

cnfw7wt

2

t3_2rforl

t1_cnflmz8

akopoko

You should be able to do this through the 'swap' tab on quest too. I think this will prevent you from dropping the first course if you cannot get into the second one for whatever reason.

2015-01-06T00:01:19

Biochem

false

422

cnfyt4e

1

t3_2rfray

carbonnanotube

Or don't be a baby and just wear weather appropriate clothing / don't cry about 5 minutes in the cold from time to time.

2015-01-06T01:49:30

Take a Guess...

false

423

cnfzuza

1

t3_2rf4w8

t1_cnfdyi2

twinnedcalcite

It's a construction site currently.

2015-01-06T02:48:23

engineering

false

424

cng1l6c

1

t3_2rh5rc

Ruleof2

I found it worked for my regular engineering classes, but my electives don't show up. This was with google calendar.

2015-01-06T04:52:02

2A Nano

false

425

cng1n1c

1

t3_2rbtgt

Ruleof2

I thought Wind had reasonably cheap unlimited international calling? I use them as my cellphone provider because they have pretty good rates for local stuff and data.

2015-01-06T04:56:15

2A Nano

false

426

cng23zt

1

t3_2r6vwn

t1_cne8z46

SexualHobo

Thanks for the feedback! I'm no expert on algorithm texts. Could you provide your ideas on some better things to read?

2015-01-06T05:36:44

MC is the best building

false

427

cng329u

8

t3_2rhte0

DanLynch

Basically never.

2015-01-06T06:53:59

null

false

428

cng3gl1

6

t3_2rhte0

AnUnknown

Not CS, but the company where I work had to let go an Engineering co-op once. Really, though. He had it coming.

2015-01-06T07:23:16

null

false

429

cng3yoj

2

t3_2rg9ss

t1_cnfmsqy

twofactorial

What program is your friend in? In many programs I know you can switch your coop term sequence (probably more difficult for some programs like engineering). Generally they don't allow students to switch coop sequences until their first work term is complete, but under special cases, a co-op advisor would allow a student to switch before their first term. It sucks not having the job, but deferring the work term would absolve your friend from failing the work term. I also think the situation your friend was placed in is certainly a special case and would warrant an exception to the rule

2015-01-06T07:56:11

3B Statistics

false

430

cng3w3i

2

t3_2rh5rc

jellybellybones

I was having the problem of the dates flipping too. I looked at the source code for the exporter and there was a function for flipping the date format based on your locale that wasn't working properly for me. So I added a locale-switching add-on and I tried exporting with different locales set until it worked. I think it worked when set to US locale, maybe? I don't remember. Anyway, maybe give that a try.

2015-01-06T07:51:48

1B ECE

false

431

cng5ja2

8

t3_2rhte0

dmswart

I've seen it happen once. (btw. don't arrive high, or arrive drunk or steal) Usually it's not too painful for an employer to wait out the remainder of the term.

2015-01-06T09:16:52

Math Alumni

false

432

cng5iqe

1

t3_2rgawe

ytlty516

**CHOO CHOOOOOO**

2015-01-06T09:16:13

CS-Coop 3A

false

433

cng94yr

7

t3_2riuvr

t1_cng8lvc

JodoYodo

I, too, am Asian. Can't help you with your first question, but faculty average means... your average in courses from within your faculty. So for example, when I was an undergraduate, I was a Combinatorics & Optimization student in the Math Faculty. My average was all courses averaged together. My faculty average was all Math-faculty administered courses averaged together. My major average was all C&O courses averaged together.

2015-01-06T11:21:40

MMath Alumni

false

434

cnga4mo

6

t3_2rixk3

hippiechan

Turnkey has Band Aids, but if you have a cut on your foot that keeps bleeding, you should prooooobably go to Health Services.

2015-01-06T11:50:46

farts

false

435

cng73xs

5

t3_2rhte0

annihilatron

Rarely? It's uncommon that a Jr developer is so bad that you can't salvage them, especially considering you're not paying them very much. I've heardof/seen other reasons for firing though. Sleeping in the cafeteria is a story I've heard multiple times from different places.

2015-01-06T10:16:03

TRON '12 [7 year degree!]

false

436

cng6vwc

3

t3_2rhte0

randomguy12

Classmate got "released from their contract" halfway through the term from their Software Engineer role. He must have been quite bad at the job since they could have just had him for 4 more weeks and then release him and let him get the co-op work term credit with the required minimum 12 weeks. It was a combination of him being unqualified for the job (partly employer part for not screening well, partly his part for not asking questions during the interview about what he would be doing), a very demanding and unsympathetic mentor (the mentor only cared about results and he had to frequently work 2+ hours of unpaid overtime a day), and his lack of ambition made him just drag his feet. Note that this is a summary of what he told me so a lot of this is probably biased. I think he tried to do as little work as possible with the mindset that they wouldn't can him, but they seemed to call his bluff and gave him the boot. This is the only time that I've heard of a co-op student getting fired.

2015-01-06T10:08:25

Alumni. Took dumps in every building on campus

false

437

cng9qzr

3

t3_2rixk3

itsjonesin

I was able to get a bandaid from health services but it honestly seemed like such a chore for them to do it. Waited 10 minutes for the staff to get approval from a manager. Hilarious and ridiculous.

2015-01-06T11:39:45

null

false

438

cng7270

2

t3_2rg9ss

t1_cnfmnme

annihilatron

Upper deck. contact the co-op coordinator contact for that job too (the local coordinator). He may or may not have resources to help you get a job more immediately.

2015-01-06T10:14:23

TRON '12 [7 year degree!]

false

439

cng95qx

2

t3_2rhte0

JodoYodo

Saw it happen only once. The guy was blithely incompetent.

2015-01-06T11:22:18

MMath Alumni

false

440

cng9iet

1

t3_2rixk3

AgentSQL

Look for the closest first aid location? Departmental mail rooms would be ideal locations. Health Services would be another option to consider but you'd have to walk outside.

2015-01-06T11:32:41

Alum (BCS '13) | Staff @ Engineering Computing

false

441

cnga628

1

t3_2rixk3

PPewt

MathSoc has them (3rd floor MC, 3038) when they're open.

2015-01-06T11:51:55

BCS

false

442

cng88th

1

t3_2rg8go

Victawr

Cyanogen has weather built into the lock screen, which is cool. Yahoo weather is the sexiest of the apps. But I mostly just use Google now for weather.

2015-01-06T10:53:47

3B SYDE

false

443

cng9k4w

1

t3_2rixk3

Kev-bot

try slc turnkey desk.

2015-01-06T11:34:05

chemical engineering

false

444

cng8lvc

1

t3_2riuvr

t1_cng8l86

questionUW

I did, but they didn't know, Wang

2015-01-06T11:05:21

null

false

445

cng8l86

1

t3_2riuvr

TheDarkNobleOne

Ask your academic advisor, Jin

2015-01-06T11:04:47

null

false

446

cngcqu8

9

t3_2rhte0

t1_cngcnc8

mr-agdgdgwngo

Classic.

2015-01-06T13:04:41

Computator Engineerings

false

447

cngcnc8

8

t3_2rhte0

t1_cngbb6y

AnUnknown

I don't know specifically what straw broke the camel's back, but it was really the student's attitude that was the root of everything. He was too good for the work he was given, talked back to his superiors when he felt the work was below him. Didn't do a terrible job when he did get stuff done, but was anything but efficient. He also liked to brag about how rich he was going to be because he's a super smart Engineer.

2015-01-06T13:02:00

null

false

448

cngcm16

7

t3_2rizsu

awfxg123

Yes, I have. in my first co-op two years ago I wasn't hired until the middle of Jan and started on Feb first. You have to work a minimum of 12 weeks in order for the co-op to count. So there is still hope. My thrid co-op term however I was unsuccessful in getting a job (this was last summer) it was my fault why I didn't get a job, but I ended up working somewhere better than where I was offered, but it didn't count for co-op. I still worte a report as well in order to complete that requirement and did a pd course. Last fall I tried really hard to get a job and I was successful in the first round. So if you're worried about it affecting future job opportunities it won't, you can still get a report credit, and do a pd course. However my co-op advisor made it clear that you can't just sit around all term, you actually have to do something. It also depends on your faculty, in environment you only need 4 co-op credits to complete your degree. Hopefully this helps, and I would recommend that you keep trying too get a job aggressively, as there is still time! Edit: To answer one of your questions, you can either take classes, get a job doing something else, or volunteer. I worked for DND at a cadet summer training centre, teaching air cadets.

2015-01-06T13:01:00

environment

false

449

cngd2jc

7

t3_2rizsu

annihilatron

first co-op, started work at almost the end of february at a machine shop, officially voluntold position (this is no longer allowed) and unofficially paid under table around 5$/hour, irregular paychecks. What's most important is to do something with your time. Don't sit around on your ass for 4 months. Do something.

2015-01-06T13:13:38

TRON '12 [7 year degree!]

false

450

cngdaex

5

t3_2rj1o7

DanLynch

You probably can't get a seventh co-op term, but there's nothing stopping you from just getting a 4-month student job in your field. Use your contacts/network.

2015-01-06T13:19:38

null

false

451

cngc4g3

4

t3_2rixk3

t1_cngalh5

DwayneDynamite

CRT is on the third floor now

2015-01-06T12:47:30

null

false

452

cngdoau

3

t3_2rizsu

twofactorial

I got my co-op term deferred to a later term, so essentially I didn't "miss" my first work term.

2015-01-06T13:30:02

3B Statistics

false

453

cngeizt

3

t3_2rizsu

HolyCamelbak

Spring 2014. My first co-op term. Was too disheartened to do anything, just went back home. I had just finished 1B and didn't really have any idea what I wanted. I was in the process of transitioning from Actsci to CS. I didn't have any pre-uni skills that employers would have liked. Hopefully this term would be better in terms of looking for a job. Fully committed to CS now tho.

2015-01-06T13:53:07

CS 2B

false

454

cngb8nc

3

t3_2rj1o7

mercurycc

Just do your last 2 school terms together. Then you get a 50-ish year well paid coop term.

2015-01-06T12:22:43

BCS

false

455

cngdms2

3

t3_2rizsu

t1_cngcm16

TicklezPanda

Thank you so much for the reply. It's quite discouraging to go through the co-op process with very little success. I have been feeling quite anxious as of late and this is very inspiring to hear. I'm going to email a previous employer to see if I can potentially get a job that qualifies for co-op. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

2015-01-06T13:28:51

Chemistry

false

456

cngalh5

3

t3_2rixk3

GrandNewbien

CRT on the second floor of SLC

2015-01-06T12:04:12

genetic eng

false

457

cngbuwl

2

t3_2rbsw0

Nonabelian

I believe the Faculty of Science has many community oriented talks. They had one on Ebola in the spring which was pretty cool.

2015-01-06T12:40:05

C&O

false

458

cngajfe

2

t3_2riwp2

ILikeStyx

I would contact the Accelerator Centre or Communitech Hub. They are the centres for start-ups in the region.

2015-01-06T12:02:31

null

false

459

cngc41d

2

t3_2rixk3

t1_cngb4gr

Declamatory

There's also a pharmacy on campus downstairs in the slc

2015-01-06T12:47:11

3B Arts

false

460

cngdyqg

2

t3_2rizsu

t1_cngdoau

TicklezPanda

I perhaps should have done this earlier in the year. It may be an option to consider for future work terms depending on the circumstances. I appreciate your reply, thank you very much.

2015-01-06T13:37:53

Chemistry

false

461

cnge6xm

2

t3_2rizsu

t1_cngdms2

awfxg123

Yeah I understand that feeling. Seriously though there are still jobs, keep looking and let your advisor know asap that you still want to work. They can help you find a job.

2015-01-06T13:44:02

environment

false

462

cngbb6y

2

t3_2rhte0

t1_cng3gl1

mr-agdgdgwngo

What did he do to get fired?

2015-01-06T12:24:45

Computator Engineerings

false

463

cngchv3

2

t3_2riuvr

appletoast

Is [this](http://iapr2.uwaterloo.ca/cognos74/cgi-bin/ppdscgi.exe?/cognos74/cgi-bin/ppdscgi.exe?BZ=1AAABOnf3y6EABEwU6VFChpEieOi2A0NKmTNp5mZU5egTJGXCkJljQkiUHmRgwIjZ3d8GCRIk_2p21_ff3OvKLBxZkaBSREqTEjByBKHaghMiQZwMKfrMSJAhVZhQyfrZueHsmgGzr0zMPzH1I7YrpzaSSTQgIfUc67CvyVuHWo7GlHGb0cwfVMrIaTP3XkPhreEU3pq7mTjE9DIjGDCJZxoC~gE=) the sort of thing you're looking for? There's a bunch of fun university-related data [here](https://uwaterloo.ca/institutional-analysis-planning/university-data-and-statistics).

2015-01-06T12:57:44

math alumni/butts

false

464

cngbn8i

1

t3_2n3cyp

t1_cnfpr54

Benjavi

Well I'm Arts and Business - economics, so it does in suit my interest fairly well. Thanks for the info.

2015-01-06T12:34:05

null

false

465

cngcsyo

1

t3_2rh5rc

axyjo

Use Chrome instead of Firefox or vice versa when accessing Quest. For some reason, the browser you use changes the date format Quest shows.

2015-01-06T13:06:20

2T COMPE

false

466

cngdr61

1

t3_2rizsu

t1_cngd2jc

TicklezPanda

Thank you very much. Regardless of what happens I know that I will try to stay busy (get a job anywhere and perhaps volunteer). I also intend on learning some programming as my knowledge is fairly negligible in the subject. Thanks for replying :)

2015-01-06T13:32:10

Chemistry

false

467

cngejdb

1

t3_2rjavv

Nonabelian

Hmm, not too sure. Maybe you can call the store or email retail services?

2015-01-06T13:53:24

C&O

false

468

cngb4gr

1

t3_2rixk3

twinnedcalcite

There is a pharmacy just off campus by the bubble tea and Harvey's. There's also a walk in clinic attached.

2015-01-06T12:19:21

engineering

false

469

cngbjq8

1

t3_2rj1o7

t1_cngb8nc

getreal13

Last term was my 4A, this term is 4B. I need money to finish up my last few courses, so I need a 4 month co-op term.

2015-01-06T12:31:18

null

false

470

cngbt9x

1

t3_2rhaz5

Nonabelian

I believe Feds started their own Watpub group called Co-op Connection. Maybe search for that?

2015-01-06T12:38:49

C&O

false

471

cngb5ad

0

t3_2rixk3

mr-agdgdgwngo

You might need stitches.

2015-01-06T12:20:00

Computator Engineerings

false

472

cngd10o

0

t3_2rj1o7

annihilatron

yes, but not really in your situation? You can try to ask for a change of streams via your advisor. I mean, I did 8 co-op terms (and two non-coop-contract-terms) ... but my situation was kind of different.

2015-01-06T13:12:25

TRON '12 [7 year degree!]

false

473

cngetac

5

t3_2rizsu

t1_cngeizt

TicklezPanda

All the best to you. I think one of the most important personal assets that one can possess is ambition. We just need to keep working hard to find new routes to employment and pursue new ways to market ourselves. Thanks for replying.

2015-01-06T14:00:48

Chemistry

false

474

cngiec3

3

t3_2riuvr

uwquestion

Nice username.

2015-01-06T15:37:21

null

false

475

cngfp4m

2

t3_2rixk3

t1_cngc4g3

GrandNewbien

Thanks for the correction :)

2015-01-06T14:24:44

genetic eng

false

476

cnghhdq

2

t3_2rg9ss

IKnowHowThisGotHere

roll up an L and smoke the fuck out of it

2015-01-06T15:12:50

learnin' thangs

false

477

cngfaj8

1

t3_2rgawe

sethnis

Let the cs452 circlejerk begin!

2015-01-06T14:13:53

cs-alum

false

478

cngfevm

1

t3_2rjavv

sethnis

amazon.ca

2015-01-06T14:17:11

cs-alum

false

479

cnghjdw

1

t3_2rh5rc

t1_cnfvgke

Tree_Boar

Same problem. Used uwflow instead

2015-01-06T15:14:21

ECE

false

480

cngf6rl

0

t3_2rfray

t1_cnfyt4e

dijw

Not a doctor, but it's probably unhealthy for your body to be cold. Even 5 minutes is bad, and not to mention the amount of time you spend feeling cold afterwards.

2015-01-06T14:11:04

3A CS

false

481

cngmb30

3

t3_2rk3qh

TheDarkNobleOne

Access a non https website and then a link with a list of instructions will be provided

2015-01-06T17:20:45

null

false

482

cngn0rk

2

t3_2rizsu

abr71310

I've had weird scenarios where I got a job (startup, gaming company in Toronto), then had it revoked when the company "ran out of money" (they ended up securing $40M in investment funding the week after, but my job was already revoked and they weren't re-instating me). JobMine, and the entire co-op system as a whole, can be a really frustrating experience. I lost my job two weeks before the term was supposed to start, and since it was a back-to-back term, I had to interview again while still working at my (at that time) current co-op job. You'll get something - persistence and ambition are two key factors in success. I just graduated; still struggling to find full-time, despite having 6 co-ops and an extra internship, so just know you're not alone! :)

2015-01-06T17:40:15

BCS '14 alum

false

483

cngngz8

2

t3_2rhf94

t1_cnfxnoj

abr71310

I've gotten two "satisfactory" and one "good"... I'm still shocked at how I secured later jobs.

2015-01-06T17:52:53

BCS '14 alum

false

484

cngnjzb

2

t3_2rgawe

abr71310

Pros and cons of each one. CS452: If you like lots of work, and like stress / dying / pain / suffering, take this course. You'll regret it every step of the way, but damn, will it be worth it to a lot of employers! (Reasons why I wish I took it 101) CS486: If you want to learn about cool theories about AI and how that all works behind the hood, take this course. BE WARNED THOUGH: it's entirely based on which prof you get. If it's a crappy prof, you're SOL, this is going to be a bird course and you won't learn much. CO487: man do I wish I took this course. There's a lot of really wicked cool applications you can do with this course, and if you're interested in cryptography *even in the slightest*, this course is worth your time.

2015-01-06T17:55:17

BCS '14 alum

false

485

cngme3g

2

t3_2rhte0

TheDarkNobleOne

Someone at my job before me got fired for sleeping during work with multiple warnings

2015-01-06T17:23:00

null

false

486

cngnfam

2

t3_2rhte0

abr71310

A friend of mine got (I think?) fired from his Software QA job (CS student) because he had to withdraw from the university. It was really odd, too - I'm pretty sure they would have let him stay (he wasn't terrible at his job), but I think the CECA forced the company to let him go since he was no longer a student at the university.

2015-01-06T17:51:32

BCS '14 alum

false

487

cngnlcf

2

t3_2rfm9e

abr71310

Tomu Sushi (when I went - 2009-2014) was an amazing place in terms of quality, price, and variety. Suki is probably just new owners, but YMMV, since I haven't been there since the new owners stepped in.

2015-01-06T17:56:25

BCS '14 alum

false

488

cngn7tn

2

t3_2riwp2

abr71310

Try s23p.com. Chamath is a great resource for Waterloo students to acquire co-op jobs, and they **pay really freakin' well** (think better than Google, Amazon and Facebook well). It can't hurt to apply - but basically it's a rotational program where you spend a month each at four different startups, thus gaining experience in each field and at the same time fulfilling your co-op requirement (since you work for s23p, and not the startups themselves). It's definitely a worthwhile experience -- I wish this was around when I was in my undergraduate! You can also talk to the VeloCity Garage folks - I know a lot of startups in that garage are always looking for new talent - technical or otherwise. Good luck on your quest! Startups are definitely the best place to get experience for starting off a career! :)

2015-01-06T17:45:46

BCS '14 alum

false

489

cngn45k

2

t3_2rj1o7

abr71310

No, you can't do this. I begged and pleaded the CECA to let my summer internship be an official "seventh" co-op term (I finished my allotted six terms), but they said there wasn't anything they could do. I ended up taking the term off school (withdrew from all courses and paid my residence withdrawal fee of $500, ouch), and went off to work in LA for ~14 weeks or so. Long story short: If you find a job on your own, and you need the money, just take the term off school and go do it. The school won't hold it against you -- I graduated 8 months later than my peers because I took an extra term "of coop" (not really coop, but I still had to do the visa application for working in the states on my own time, etc), and failed more courses than I should have through my degree.

2015-01-06T17:42:53

BCS '14 alum

false

490

cngmv38

1

t3_2rcr17

t1_cnfjdaz

abr71310

No problem! Just make sure you book the room well in advance, as I'm pretty sure Muay Thai club reserves most of the "free time" since they're running classes all term long. You **could** also just join them :P

2015-01-06T17:35:54

BCS '14 alum

false

491

cngncrb

1

t3_2rh5rc

t1_cnghjdw

Sauu

Thanks. Works perfectly :)

2015-01-06T17:49:35

engineering

false

492

cngncyz

1

t3_2rh5rc

t1_cng3w3i

Sauu

Where did you find the source code for the exporter?

2015-01-06T17:49:45

engineering

false

493

cngkhuh

1

t3_2rjavv

HeirOfRavenclaw

They are not scheduled. There are usually two a term. I'd look for one late February. I worked for the bookstore, and the way those sales operate depends on when the distributors have sales, so it's when we see great prices we buy a bunch for the sidewalk sales. Go in to the store and a lot of those books are on the sale shelves from previous sales (and will be put in the concourse during the next sale).

2015-01-06T16:32:40

null

false

494

cngltek

1

t3_2give8

t1_cngjcrw

niuzeta

oh, wow. this is an old reply. and let me make an overdue correction - > by the end of third term This was supposed to be > by the end of third **month**. What happened was that by the end of 4A, I knew I was burned out and decided to take a break. I've discussed it with the academic advisors, and filled out all the formality(can't remember what the exact details were, it may as well have been simply *not taking any class*...). I was pretty refreshed but by the end of third **month** I was pretty bored. Apparently the personal projects that I wanted to do weren't enough to last three months. One advice I would like to give is, if you decided to take a break, *just take the break*. Don't obsess yourself to *spend the time productively*. Yes, time is a precious resource and you don't want to waste it away, but when you take time off to take a break, you should use that time to do what you wanted to do.

2015-01-06T17:07:25

CS Alumni

false

495

cngmr3f

1

t3_2r6vwn

t1_cng23zt

abr71310

I've been mostly finding that website coding is **insanely** helpful. HackerRank, CodeForces, TopCoder are all great resources for "competition" problems (which translate really well into interview problems and problem-solving in general). I read this book, it actually proved to be a lot more helpful for my Riot Games interview, since it had to do a lot with "in-depth" thinking, which this book is great at helping break down (I always found "Cracking the Coding Interview" to be way too high level, especially if you're in a pinch): http://www.amazon.com/Data-Structures-Algorithms-Made-Easy/dp/1468108867 (NOTE: If you're a primarily Java developer, there's an equivalent book for the above, just search "Data Structures and Algorithms in Java", from the same author) I learned a lot more from that book than I did McDowell's, since I found that this author actually cared about doing "deep dives" into each of the topics presented. I own an earlier edition - not to say this one isn't great, I'm actually pretty sure the "algorithmic puzzles" he presents are a lot more relevant to current programming interviews. There's also the age-old CLRS, which I found to be useful for any kind of theoretical computer science topic (Runtime analysis, big-O, etc): http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Algorithms-Edition-Thomas-Cormen/dp/0262033844/ Let me know what you think! -- I've been using both of these to get my next job (hopefully full-time)! ^_^

2015-01-06T17:32:48

BCS '14 alum

false

496

cngn542

1

t3_2rj1o7

t1_cngd10o

abr71310

Switching programs lets you do this, oddly enough. Especially in engineering. Speaking from only CS experience, you can't have more than 6 co-op terms, and not fewer than 5 to receive a co-operative designation on our degree.

2015-01-06T17:43:37

BCS '14 alum

false

497

cngnbl2

1

t3_2rg9ss

abr71310

I had this happen to me as well, but in my case, at least the company was able to give me roughly 3 weeks notice that they had to cancel (for reasons of "running out of money"... really? Where's the foresight?) my position. I was luckily put back into JobMine and was able to find a (really unfortunately crappy) co-op job before the next term started. Sorry for what happened to your friend, but I'm pretty sure if the CECA is informed, that employer will be barred from posting jobs in JobMine for good. I think there's some kind of policy in place that prevents shady employers like this from taking advantage of the system and putting students' co-op futures in jeopardy.

2015-01-06T17:48:41

BCS '14 alum

false

498

cngnfwe

1

t3_2rggah

t1_cnfocka

abr71310

HI STEVE

2015-01-06T17:52:02

BCS '14 alum

false

499