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cnhatr3 | 4 | t3_2rlf9s | t3_2rlf9s | 1beenthere1 | There is a good article here that talks about the problem of grade inflation that you can show your parents.
[Your Grades will Drop](http://www.macleans.ca/education/uniandcollege/your-grades-will-drop/)
Basically high school marks have been steadily inflating over the years but Universities like Waterloo are resetting students marks back to where they should be. You have probably always been an 89% student but your school and the Ontario curriculum has just become easier over the years.
There is another comment on this on the [Wiki page for Ontario Scholar](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_Scholar).
*The number of Ontario Scholars has steadily increased since the 1960s. During those years, only around 5% of Ontario students were Ontario Scholars, with an average of 80% over seven of their grade 13 courses. By the 1980s, that number had risen to 40%, and currently sits at over 60% of graduates being Ontario Scholars with an 80% average or greater over their best six grade 12 courses. This is seen by some as evidence of the harmful effects of grade inflation, which results in higher standards to enter university, but more importantly, it represents a mismatch of performance and evaluation.* | 2015-01-07T10:28:16 | null | false | false | 600 |
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cnhaf75 | 3 | t3_2rlf9s | t1_cnh5z58 | BigWiggly1 | In many engineerings I've noticed that the grades have dropped 10-30% from high school depending on program. My friends in tron went from 90's to 65-70's.
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cnhdlaw | 3 | t3_2rlf9s | t1_cnh7wfw | twinnedcalcite | This is true. Good co-op jobs in Software. | 2015-01-07T11:50:44 | engineering | false | false | 602 |
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cnhbffi | 2 | t3_2rlma9 | t3_2rlma9 | PPewt | >I was just wondering if there is anyway to bypass does requirements as long as you show the professor who will tutelage you that you´re capable to do the research?
You can usually get the department/faculty to let you do whatever you want if they think you're capable of it. That said, to be blunt having to ask this question is probably an indication that you won't be able to get such an exception, and deciding in 1B that you want to dedicate your life to research without ever doing any is a bit premature. | 2015-01-07T10:47:27 | BCS | false | false | 603 |
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cnhakq6 | 2 | t3_2rlf9s | t1_cnh9vi6 | Sneakymist | /r/asianparentstories is filled of these types of encounters. | 2015-01-07T10:19:51 | null | false | false | 604 |
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cnhafki | 1 | t3_2rlf9s | t1_cnh3bhj | BetterFred | > plus he wouldn't be allowed to go home for meals / visits during the term
wouldnt that be LESS stressful for him? | 2015-01-07T10:14:59 | statistics | false | false | 605 |
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cnhaw55 | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t3_2rkpk7 | slivor23 | Have you tried the 1 on 1 resume critique with CECA? My case was just like yours in the first few months. I applied to 40 jobs and was not even selected by any of them for an interview. I then went to CECA to review my resume and made changes to it and when the continuous round began I got a few interviews within in a week. Keep in mind though that you only have 3 review sessions with them throughout your entire undergraduate time at Waterloo (source needed. I read this somewhere on their site) and also they follow the PD1 resume guideline (I was doing my own thing and I realise now my previous resume was crap). Your resume is what lands you the interview and interviews gets you the job. | 2015-01-07T10:30:25 | Geography and matics? | false | false | 606 |
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cnhdgay | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cngxf2n | pvtv3ga | Seriously. Get out of bio. You'll have way more success finding coops in CS/engineering/math (if you can program) | 2015-01-07T11:46:52 | null | false | false | 607 |
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cnhaa9q | 0 | t3_2q24n6 | t3_2q24n6 | Qwerber | So why does marks and stuff have to do with emergency numbers? | 2015-01-07T10:09:59 | mathematics | false | false | 608 |
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cnhg0vp | 7 | t3_2rlf9s | t1_cnhafki | abr71310 | Surprisingly, no. Despite everything, he really cared about the time he spent with family, so having this "lack of seeing family for meals" hung over him stressed him out so badly that he started secretly (not telling his parents) seeing counselling services. It was terrible, how much of a wreck he was.
I tried coaching him through things (my parents had just split and we were bouncing ideas off of how to cope with problems in our lives), but he became more and more independent the more money he was able to make. I'm so proud of his growth :') | 2015-01-07T12:57:30 | BCS '14 alum | false | false | 609 |
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cnhg5g0 | 3 | t3_2rm1um | t3_2rm1um | abr71310 | Hi! I just graduated from Computer Science as of Dec. 16, 2014 (last exam, finally!). Started 2009, so took me a little longer than usual, but still, I'm DONE!!!
I will let you know what happens after the next few rounds of interviews. Despite applying at the start of my 4B term (September), nothing has worked out so far. I've had onsites for companies in the valley as well as Seattle, but no offers (as of today, right now, when this post is made).
I have a few interviews lined up, so fingers crossed they go well. From what I hear, the upper bound for a 95% employment rate in the class is around 6 months after graduation. I hope it's not that long for me specifically, since I'm really broke after paying off my student loans.
EDIT: I'm not 100% sure on the transcript thing. Some jobs have asked for it, most haven't. The ones that did, I gave it to them (70 average, not too ashamed), but I became more and more disinterested the more they cared about what I did in school (especially when they mentioned my co-op work term ratings, etc).
EDIT 2: Don't get discouraged by the transcript thing. If a prospective employer asks for it, feel free to just decline outright, or not give them the time of day. I think it's a huge red flag if a company values your worth based on the grades you got in school, because that's literally not even one dimension of how qualified a candidate is/isn't. I've had colleagues with 95+ averages in co-op who were (in my opinion) braindead when it came to the job itself, and I've had other colleagues with 60 averages that know way more about anything CS-related than anyone I've ever met. Grades don't mean everything - anyone who tells you otherwise is not worth talking to. | 2015-01-07T13:00:58 | BCS '14 alum | false | false | 610 |
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cnhhbyr | 2 | t3_2rl4u6 | t1_cnhfrmp | Quock | I'll be around from 10:30 - 12:30 and then after 2:30 possibly. How's that? | 2015-01-07T13:32:23 | 4A Environment Co-op | false | false | 611 |
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cnhelnz | 2 | t3_2rk3qh | t3_2rk3qh | i0X | You can also find the guides here: http://istns-blackhole.uwaterloo.ca/ | 2015-01-07T12:18:47 | null | false | false | 612 |
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cnhgljn | 2 | t3_2rlf9s | t3_2rlf9s | sethnis | Great job with 89%! It's not easy getting over 80% Class average is usually around 65%
http://highexpectationsasianfather.tumblr.com/ | 2015-01-07T13:13:06 | cs-alum | false | false | 613 |
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cnhi0sg | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cngybur | quewee | I don't have much to offer so I have difficulty trying to tailor resumes/cover letters to each location but I still try my best to do it. In the end I can only change a few sentences around in my cover letter/resume which I think contributes to part of my problem... | 2015-01-07T13:50:14 | null | false | false | 614 |
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cnhfle2 | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t3_2rkpk7 | twinnedcalcite | Have you talked to some of your professors to see if they need help in the lab?
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cnhg0e5 | 1 | t3_2rmkae | t1_cnh7y1h | popped1 | There are equity options | 2015-01-07T12:57:09 | null | false | false | 616 |
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cnhh5fu | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cnh0l8o | quewee | Haha, thanks! I'd actually really appreciate it if you could look over my resume/cover letter (I will just omit my personal information/locations from it). Do you have an e-mail I can send it to? I need to make some changes here and there before I send it though as making this post kind of opened my eyes on parts of my resume. | 2015-01-07T13:27:36 | null | false | false | 617 |
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cnhi6no | 1 | t3_2rbsw0 | t1_cngbuwl | kitcherloo | Is this the right place to check for Faculty of Science talks? https://uwaterloo.ca/science/events | 2015-01-07T13:54:25 | null | false | false | 618 |
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cnhi8z6 | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cnhfle2 | quewee | I haven't. I feel like I need marks above 80 at least to talk to them about it and my marks are sort of far from there. :/ To add to that, I've rarely talked with my profs which I don't know if that would affect my chances at helping in the lab. Should I try regardless? And is it alright to ask profs you haven't had if they needed help? | 2015-01-07T13:56:03 | null | false | false | 619 |
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cnhgx1q | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cnhgr4c | slivor23 | Good luck! | 2015-01-07T13:21:32 | Geography and matics? | false | false | 620 |
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cnhgxdf | 1 | t3_2rm5pu | t3_2rm5pu | twofactorial | Sadly, there is no definitive answer to your question. The majority of us here are students, not admissions officers. As much as I'd like to help, giving you any answer would be misleading.
Perhaps there are a few students who are also international and could help you by posting their own experiences, but each year the requirements for all the programs fluctuate and there is absolutely no way anyone can give you a certain answer.
The best thing you can do is to continue the trend of getting good grades. If you are really unsure, you can try to contact admissions (https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/contact-us - go down to admissions).
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cnhfrmp | 1 | t3_2rl4u6 | t3_2rl4u6 | NiiroR | NOOOOOO I didnt bring my DS to campus today, any chance you'll be around tomorrow, or any other day? | 2015-01-07T12:50:32 | 3A CS | false | false | 622 |
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cnhgegz | 1 | t3_2rl1in | t3_2rl1in | sethnis | Go to the one with Free Beer.
| 2015-01-07T13:07:47 | cs-alum | false | false | 623 |
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cnhgr4c | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cnhaw55 | quewee | Nope, I haven't done the resume critique with CECA. It sounds like a great idea for me to do and I seriously regret having not thought about doing that earlier. I have just booked an appointment with them, thanks so much! | 2015-01-07T13:17:14 | null | false | false | 624 |
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cnhhfsf | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cnhdgay | quewee | I figured the success would be higher if I were to be in one of those programs... unfortunately, I have literally no background knowledge in CS and I don't understand maths/physics much so I don't think it'd be impossible for me to make a switch to at least those programs... I've considered nursing which is entirely different and would require me to attend a different school but I am not confident about whether that switch would make a positive or negative impact for me. | 2015-01-07T13:35:09 | null | false | false | 625 |
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cnhi4u2 | 1 | t3_2rbsw0 | t1_cnemhsb | kitcherloo | Thanks! | 2015-01-07T13:53:08 | null | false | false | 626 |
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cnhi865 | 1 | t3_2rl4u6 | t1_cnhhbyr | NiiroR | I'll be here at 2:30! :D | 2015-01-07T13:55:29 | 3A CS | false | false | 627 |
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cnhid2e | 1 | t3_2riwp2 | t1_cngn7tn | hashbrowns_besquare | I'm not seeing any job app page or anything much on their website actually besides their basic description and contact info. Do you think its fine to just email them and say "hey I'm a coop and I heard about this program, do you think you have any positions"? | 2015-01-07T13:58:56 | null | false | false | 628 |
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cnhkhxk | 5 | t3_2rnpy3 | t3_2rnpy3 | abr71310 | > Firstly, the courses section is a bit confusing because I don't know what is the level of my course.
Do you know what the overall levels are for your school?
As a guideline, Canada (Ontario specifically) uses:
1. "Open" (usually for non-essential courses),
2. "Essential" (basics),
3. "College" (for college students - self-explanatory),
4. "Mixed" (for either College or University),
5. "University" (university-level, this is what most schools want),
6. "Enhanced" ("advanced", for the most part),
7. "Gifted" (specialized to those high school students who had Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with the school).
Granted, it might not be strictly in that order, but I know there are also "AP" (Advanced Placement) and "IB" (International Baccalaureate) programs for both domestic and international students, which test for the same kinds of things.
List whatever you think your program best fits into. My assumption is that the Admissions department at Waterloo will make the appropriate adjustments, although I could be wrong.
> Secondly, In the About you- Part B they have a section for additional information can I just write about anything off-topic.
They want to know about you. Not "off-topic" necessarily, but you want to give Waterloo a good idea of why you deserve to be here, and why you want to be here. For example, writing "I want to make lots of money and be famous" is not a great way to fill this space.
On the other hand, writing something like "I want to study amongst the best and brightest in the world; I have done X and Y at my high school to further enhance my learning in preparation for studies". I'm not great at writing areas "about myself", especially before university, but just do your best in describing what makes you a unique person. I've heard Entrepreneurship is a great thing to talk about, since Waterloo is always looking for motivated entrepreneurs studying in a STEM field.
> Thirdly, I am applying for CS co-op so in the Math part they ask if i wrote some math contests that I've never heard about nor my school so if I didn't write one would this affect my admission.
Regarding this part (I just graduated CS 2014, but was there since 2009):
Have you ever heard of the Canadian Computing Competition (CCC), or the Euclid (equivalent of Grade 12 Math contest)? If you've done similar things in your international school you can list them, but Waterloo just wants to know you're well-rounded, and that you have some interest in what you want to study. By no means does that mean you have to do them, but it doesn't hurt your chances.
> Thanks in Advance.
No problem! if you have any further questions reply to this and I'll do my best. Good luck on your application! | 2015-01-07T14:53:28 | BCS '14 alum | false | false | 629 |
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cnhkz0y | 2 | t3_2rl3lr | t1_cnhaiva | pokoleo | I've always been curious about why you don't use a company like Square, and just charge an extra 10¢ for CC transactions.
[Their pricing scheme](https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5068-fees-and-pricing) appears generous, and getting a used phone/iPad may be easier than you'd expect. | 2015-01-07T15:05:42 | eng-math | false | false | 630 |
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cnhld6v | 2 | t3_2rl4u6 | t1_cnhjwdr | Quock | I'll be coming from either AL or EV1, there's that main entrance with some stairs in physics kinda near where that one lecture hall is. Not sure what that's called? | 2015-01-07T15:15:39 | 4A Environment Co-op | false | false | 631 |
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cnhizye | 2 | t3_2rl4u6 | t1_cnhi865 | Quock | Tell me where to walk and I'm there! | 2015-01-07T14:15:29 | 4A Environment Co-op | false | false | 632 |
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cnhkytk | 2 | t3_2rhte0 | t3_2rhte0 | gnoolretaw | im surprised so many ppl get fired. cuz i know most companies wont even give anything below "good" | 2015-01-07T15:05:33 | mathematics | false | false | 633 |
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cnhl383 | 2 | t3_2rl3lr | t1_cnh6hol | pokoleo | Do you guys sell beans by the pound? | 2015-01-07T15:08:36 | eng-math | false | false | 634 |
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cnhmwdw | 1 | t3_2rl4u6 | t1_cnhld6v | NiiroR | I think I know what youre talking about, sounds good :D | 2015-01-07T15:54:52 | 3A CS | false | false | 635 |
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cnhifn2 | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cnhi8z6 | twinnedcalcite | You never know unless you try and you might get lucky. | 2015-01-07T14:00:46 | engineering | false | false | 636 |
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cnhjd06 | 1 | t3_2rbsw0 | t1_cnhi6no | Nonabelian | I suppose so. I'm just part of their email list :P | 2015-01-07T14:24:43 | C&O | false | false | 637 |
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cnhjwdr | 1 | t3_2rl4u6 | t1_cnhizye | NiiroR | Physics building is where I'm headed! Let me know if there's anywhere convenient nearby for ya | 2015-01-07T14:38:16 | 3A CS | false | false | 638 |
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cnhil3p | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cnhhfsf | pvtv3ga | Have you considered college? Great jobs. | 2015-01-07T14:04:44 | null | false | false | 639 |
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cnhla01 | 1 | t3_2rl3lr | t1_cngylb2 | pokoleo | Added&Updated. Thanks! | 2015-01-07T15:13:22 | eng-math | false | false | 640 |
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cnhk1b0 | 0 | t3_2riwp2 | t1_cnhid2e | abr71310 | I would assume so - Ping Chamath on Twitter if you have it - maybe he can be of some help? I've never worked for them, I just know of the program when he spoke of it at Hack the North. | 2015-01-07T14:41:45 | BCS '14 alum | false | false | 641 |
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cnhqgc1 | 3 | t3_2ro21z | t3_2ro21z | TCZapper | Is it open book exam? If it is, then it should be trivial.
I had Niayesh Afshordi for evening class in summer 2013. Got 100%.
The math was high school level or lower (algebra) and the textbook had examples that were nearly identical to those on the exam. The exam also had lots of multiple choice. | 2015-01-07T17:28:21 | 4B Comp Sci | false | false | 642 |
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cnhqf46 | 2 | t3_2rlf9s | t3_2rlf9s | lol0lulewl | you're going into adulthood
your own expectations are the only expectations you need to meet
that said, keep working hard and let real achievements speak for you rather than some marks that won't matter much in 10 years | 2015-01-07T17:27:26 | null | false | false | 643 |
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cnhnzmy | 2 | t3_2rnpy3 | t1_cnhkhxk | Abugado | It is like this in the courses section:
*Course Name *Level
Bio Advanced
Phy Foundation
*Am I supposed to do it like this?*
Thank you for spending your time doing this :) | 2015-01-07T16:22:51 | null | false | false | 644 |
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cnhpxbp | 2 | t3_2ro21z | t1_cnhp3rj | aluzium | I actually really want to take SCI 206 but sadly it isn't offered this term it seems. Anyways, I guess i'll keep SCI 238 for now and see how it goes. Thanks for the reply. | 2015-01-07T17:14:00 | null | false | false | 645 |
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cnhp3rj | 1 | t3_2ro21z | t3_2ro21z | Stefanido | SCI 238 is pretty easy, and if you're into astronomy it should be fun. If you can, see if the class size is small enough that they'll actually run the observing project.
I'd like to recommend SCI 206: The Physics of Everyday Life which is super easy, super interesting, and super fun. Seriously. Basic physics exclusively through demos. This course is well known, so it fills up quickly. | 2015-01-07T16:51:44 | null | false | false | 646 |
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cnhpk7z | 1 | t3_2ogkfk | t1_cn610yc | wh2lee | Thanks !
I am just a bit scared of taking those advanced courses (math 247 , etc)..
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cnhqy4y | 1 | t3_2ogkfk | t1_cnhpk7z | sahu99 | haha don't be.. if you have good work ethic and don't mind spending time with the prof and ta's if you are stuck you'll be fine (plus the curve in those courses is really nice) | 2015-01-07T17:42:04 | CS/Math Finance | false | false | 648 |
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cnhnext | 1 | t3_2rl4u6 | t1_cnhmwdw | Quock | There's like some undergrad study room there or something. I'll wander through there at 2:30, I'll wear a big brown canvas Dakota coat and I look like I belong on a construction site haha. See you tomorrow | 2015-01-07T16:08:23 | 4A Environment Co-op | false | false | 649 |
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cnholcm | 0 | t3_2ro21z | t3_2ro21z | mooowolf | it's easy | 2015-01-07T16:38:43 | null | false | false | 650 |
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cnhqjaq | 0 | t3_2rlf9s | t1_cnhodqf | lol0lulewl | HUAHUAHUAHUA | 2015-01-07T17:30:44 | null | false | false | 651 |
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cnhodqf | -4 | t3_2rlf9s | t3_2rlf9s | uwaterloostudent | let's face it OP. you suck. try it harder next term. | 2015-01-07T16:33:13 | null | false | false | 652 |
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cnhtfxv | 16 | t3_2roo40 | t3_2roo40 | uwquestion | Start exercising. | 2015-01-07T18:52:50 | null | false | false | 653 |
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cnhu5k2 | 6 | t3_2rnpy3 | t1_cnhkhxk | Saucy_Canadian | Just a note, IEPs in the US are usually for mentally retarded children, a fun fact I learned while trying to explain what a Canadian IEP was to my guidance counselor when I moved. | 2015-01-07T19:14:04 | 2B CS | false | false | 654 |
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cnhvaj7 | 5 | t3_2roo40 | t3_2roo40 | jerrxu | [SAD] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder)
Hang out with some people, exercise, do something to take your mind off of the cold :) | 2015-01-07T19:47:51 | 1A Electical Eng | false | false | 655 |
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cnhvbdn | 3 | t3_2roo40 | t1_cnhvaj7 | autowikibot | #####	
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>__Seasonal affective disorder__ (__SAD__), also known as __winter depression__, __winter blues__, __summer depression__, __summer blues__, or __seasonal depression__, was considered a [mood disorder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mood_disorder) in which people who have normal [mental health](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health) throughout most of the year experience [depressive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depression_(mood\)) symptoms in the winter or summer.
>In the [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders) DSM-IV and [DSM-5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5), its status was changed. It is no longer classified as a unique mood disorder but is now a specifier called __with seasonal pattern__ for recurrent major depressive disorder that occurs at a specific time of the year and fully remits otherwise. Although experts were initially skeptical, this condition is now recognized as a common disorder. SAD's prevalence in the U.S. ranges from 1.4% in Florida to 9.9% in Alaska.
>The U.S. [National Library of Medicine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Library_of_Medicine) notes that "some people experience a serious mood change when the seasons change. They may sleep too much, have little energy, and may also feel depressed. Though symptoms can be severe, they usually clear up." The condition in the summer can include heightened [anxiety](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anxiety).
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cnhujnh | 3 | t3_2roo40 | t3_2roo40 | EternityCode | I feel elated as a matter of fact! | 2015-01-07T19:25:43 | 3A Computer Engineering | false | false | 657 |
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cnhup8y | 2 | t3_2rkpk7 | t3_2rkpk7 | DatOneRandomGuy | Look into startups that are doing something with biotech or biomedical engineering (which is a pretty cool field).
Have a look at https://angel.co/jobs
Also go explore our local incubators like Velocity and Communitech and see if anyone is working on anything remotely close to your field.
You see us CS/SE people like to brag about how great we are are with the technology side of things but when it comes to domain knowledge (industry-specific things) most of us don't know jack. What I am saying is, I think you should combine your knowledge of biology with another field (ideally technology since this IS Waterloo) and that would really make your stand out from other regular biology students.
Hope that helps. | 2015-01-07T19:30:20 | Comp. Sci | false | false | 658 |
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cnhsmw4 | 2 | t3_2rol70 | t3_2rol70 | worldwise001 | https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/transfer-students/college | 2015-01-07T18:29:20 | PhD CS (CrySP/IR) | false | false | 659 |
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cnhu5vj | 1 | t3_2ro21z | t3_2ro21z | noroger | I took it 2 terms ago. Classes were interesting (if you're into astronomy), quizzes were easy and straightforward online MC. Quite a bit of math (repetitive once you get the hang of it) and reading of chapters. Basically had to read the whole book and remember things. The exam was harder than I expected but still fair. Overall decent class, I would take it again. This term is a different prof from the one I had. | 2015-01-07T19:14:20 | comp sci | false | false | 660 |
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cnhu7p0 | 1 | t3_2rl4u6 | t3_2rl4u6 | thelzs | Were you at registrar's office today LOL | 2015-01-07T19:15:51 | 3A Biomed [Nisei] | false | false | 661 |
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cnhuvk6 | 1 | t3_2ro21z | t3_2ro21z | satbirkira | I didn't feel like sci238 was a bird course at all. I learned some cool things but it was a pain to have along side hard cs classes. | 2015-01-07T19:35:32 | I'm going back to Waterloo where the vampires hang out | false | false | 662 |
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cnhv1al | 1 | t3_2rkpk7 | t1_cnh2llj | ti-linske | It was a web dev position, he competed with people in cs, and comp eng i think. | 2015-01-07T19:40:17 | null | false | false | 663 |
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cnhroe3 | 1 | t3_2ro21z | t3_2ro21z | Deadmon | I took SCI 238 online, was really straightforward (easy to get 100% on assignments). Exam was moderate, definitely don't recommend cramming the entire course in 3 days though, heh. | 2015-01-07T18:02:19 | SoftEng 13 | false | false | 664 |
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cnhu9zm | 1 | t3_2rg8go | t3_2rg8go | thelzs | I usually use 1Weather with the DashClock extension, but Authentic Weather is.. fun. | 2015-01-07T19:17:46 | 3A Biomed [Nisei] | false | false | 665 |
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cnhso12 | 1 | t3_2ogkfk | t3_2ogkfk | sy-moon | I'm currently full-time at a shop in Chicago on a high frequency market making team working on their technology. My only suggestion for you is that if you're looking at more quant related jobs you need more education. A bachelor's degree simply doesn't cut it anymore at most of the top shops if you want to trade. Think PhD's in Mathematics and physics (the actual finance part is easy to learn)...anything to show you have an aptitude to analyze and make sense of data. My ticket was an engineering degree and multiple internships at financial firms. While we do have people with masters and phd's in CS you can still do very well with a bachelor's degree. I'd suggest start applying for internships at all the major firms. The interview is everything so the more you do the better off you'll be.
Ps. my company is coming to do an info session at the end of January and they're starting to hire Waterloo students for technology internships and full-time work. You'll know the name when you see it. | 2015-01-07T18:30:17 | eng | false | false | 666 |
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cnhw87z | 8 | t3_2roo40 | t3_2roo40 | ArtisticD | It is still really sunny, so I am not finding it that bad. I find really grey weather worse (I lived in Vancouver for 3 years...such miserable grey wet days with no sun).
Try exercising, eating well and maybe pick up a new hobby or try to meet some new people to shake things up. | 2015-01-07T20:15:55 | Honours PoliSci | false | false | 667 |
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cnhywpm | 5 | t3_2roo40 | t1_cnhtfxv | thetdotbearr | +1 for this. I see next to no sun through the day (work) but working out in the morning keeps me somewhat alert and alive.
What's it.. Vitamin D? There's one that you should be taking if you don't get enough sunlight. | 2015-01-07T21:38:36 | CS 4A | false | false | 668 |
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cnhyzmr | 5 | t3_2rp7b5 | t3_2rp7b5 | Nonabelian | I think there are formal and informal processes to achieve an undergraduate research assistant position.
On one end of the spectrum, there are formal positions (e.g. formal job postings, co-op positions, formal volunteer positions). I know for the Dept of Psychology, they actually have a website dedicated for advertising positions.
On the other end of the spectrum, it can be rather informal. Is there a professor you had a class with? Is there a professor whose line of research that you are particularly interested in? Can you meet with them in person or email them? An alternative could be working/volunteering for a grad student (Masters or PhD).
I believe acquiring a URA is like getting a job. You should be well-researched in them and knowledgeable of your skills and potential, confident in speaking with them (a complete stranger), not get too discouraged if you get rejected, and stay optimistic. | 2015-01-07T21:41:05 | C&O | false | false | 669 |
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cnhz4ml | 4 | t3_2rnpy3 | t1_cnhu5k2 | abr71310 | That makes sense. I had one since I was in "Gifted" (didn't mean crap, wish I took IB/AP), but I know of people in the scenario where they needed alternative accommodations for learning disabilities and whatnot. | 2015-01-07T21:45:19 | BCS '14 alum | false | false | 670 |
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cnhz854 | 3 | t3_2rnpy3 | t1_cnhz4ml | Saucy_Canadian | Yep, I had one too... I remember sitting in the counselor's office and she thought I was retarded wanting to take honors math. I had to explain to her it was for the gifted program in Canada haha. | 2015-01-07T21:48:18 | 2B CS | false | false | 671 |
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cnhzlo6 | 3 | t3_2rol70 | t1_cnhzb6a | ArtisticD | Yes, focusing on transfer/college students,
https://uwaterloo.ca/registrar/about/people/d23brown | 2015-01-07T21:59:52 | Honours PoliSci | false | false | 672 |
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cnhz32l | 3 | t3_2rol70 | t1_cnhyv26 | ArtisticD | I did! He was very helpful. Following with my meeting with him, I dealt with Mat Brown for the credit transfer. He was wonderful. Even when an error was made with my assessment initially, he was so helpful and prompt in fixing it. | 2015-01-07T21:43:59 | Honours PoliSci | false | false | 673 |
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cnhzb6a | 2 | t3_2rol70 | t1_cnhz32l | exominism | Thank you! Is Matt Brown in the registrar's office? | 2015-01-07T21:50:46 | null | false | false | 674 |
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cnhw6oy | 2 | t3_2rol70 | t3_2rol70 | ArtisticD | I transferred and it was pretty simple. I applied as an adult student, submitted my college and high school transcripts and was accepted.
You get your transfer assessment later on (make sure you have syllabi for all your classes in case they request them). I got 13 course credits transferred.
I would advise you speak to an advisor that works with transfer students to discuss your options. | 2015-01-07T20:14:35 | Honours PoliSci | false | false | 675 |
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cnhwicd | 2 | t3_2rlf9s | t3_2rlf9s | Captain_Canadian | Everyone can usually expect a 10-15% drop going from high school to university as you adjust to grading methods, assignments, material, etc.
89% in 1st year is excellent, especially in software engineering. | 2015-01-07T20:24:35 | null | false | false | 676 |
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cnhyizm | 2 | t3_2roo40 | t3_2roo40 | TheSpektor | you can get a light therapy lamp. Sounds dumb, but actually work :) | 2015-01-07T21:26:46 | Legalease | false | false | 677 |
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cnhzh2y | 1 | t3_2ro21z | t1_cnhqgc1 | cwmisaword | Thank you!
This term there's only one section and it's being run by Niayesh Afshordi again.
Did you find it necessary to go to class? I ask because he's providing lecture notes and since the exam is open book I wonder if there's much point in going to the evening classes... | 2015-01-07T21:55:49 | 2B CS | false | false | 678 |
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cnhybh4 | 1 | t3_2rl1in | t1_cngvv58 | hugh-mirin | Forget swag, free FOOD. And depending on the company, it's often delicious, fancy little snacks. Or pizza, which is amazing anyways. | 2015-01-07T21:20:27 | null | false | false | 679 |
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cnhwh2g | 0 | t3_2rlf9s | t1_cngyxgg | Captain_Canadian | If you have an 89% average in software engineering you're pretty much guaranteed at least 2-3 coops in Silicon Valley at Google, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, etc. | 2015-01-07T20:23:33 | null | false | false | 680 |
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cnhz6po | 0 | t3_2rnpy3 | t1_cnhnzmy | abr71310 | I have no idea what this is relative to. I can't help you in that regard -- but if I had to put something down I'd just put down whatever the level difference is between the course offerings (I guess since you mentioned you're in foundation, put that down, since you're not in advanced?).
Honestly, talk to your classmates or teachers about this -- the equivalencies aren't going to be blatantly obvious for someone who has never been through your high school program (people like me).
Only people in your demographic and situation can know what the answer is to this question. Answer it as best as you can, and hope for the best! | 2015-01-07T21:47:04 | BCS '14 alum | false | false | 681 |
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cnhvwzk | 0 | t3_2rl3lr | t1_cnh7658 | powersurge27 | If you're looking for the most potent laxative know to man, yes get coffee here. | 2015-01-07T20:06:23 | null | false | false | 682 |
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cni2b6r | 16 | t3_2rpd0x | t1_cni0taw | loafer | Or UofT made a TOOL of their own.... 60" pipe wrenches are readily available on the market....And I'm sure it wouldnt be too difficult to chrome one.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Heavy-Duty-Handle-for-60-in-Wrench-31045/202826783?keyword=31045&AID=10368321&PID=1796839&SID=69238890&cm_mmc=CJ-_-1796839-_-10368321&cj=true | 2015-01-07T23:24:24 | 2012 ECE | false | false | 683 |
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cni33dh | 12 | t3_2rpd0x | t1_cni2z7b | PM_ME_YOUR_SUBARU | TOOLGATE 2015 | 2015-01-07T23:50:49 | Sea Yes | false | false | 684 |
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cni0taw | 10 | t3_2rpd0x | t3_2rpd0x | uw_lol | They've had it since summer 2013. http://www.mariosbakery.ca/bfc/images/press/toilet-2.jpg
http://www.mariosbakery.ca/bfc/images/press/rockout.jpg
Unfortunately Engsoc, being the pussies that they are, refused to acknowledge that it was stolen, and instead pretended that nothing happened by using another "tool" (I presume Engsoc has made several of them). | 2015-01-07T22:37:42 | null | false | false | 685 |
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cni15gb | 4 | t3_2rpd0x | t3_2rpd0x | whitewhim | Just walk in and take it back. | 2015-01-07T22:47:57 | has a rational hatred of geese | false | false | 686 |
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cni0m09 | 3 | t3_2ro21z | t1_cnhzh2y | TCZapper | I read the textbook as well as going to class and as far as I can remember the textbook was an excellent substitute for class content.
So as long as you're disciplined enough to stay on top of the readings and know what's going on with the exams/assignments, then no issues.
I mean, I enjoyed his lectures, but I also really hate this weather. | 2015-01-07T22:31:23 | 4B Comp Sci | false | false | 687 |
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cni2g5l | 3 | t3_2roo40 | t3_2roo40 | LittleEponine | I'm on co-op right now. In the morning when I get to work the sun's not out yet and when I get off work the sun's already gone.
Yeah. I pretty much never see the sun :( | 2015-01-07T23:29:00 | engineering | false | false | 688 |
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cni1e0p | 3 | t3_2roo40 | t3_2roo40 | Nextasy | Seeing as my job is shovelling snow and salting, yes, most definitely. | 2015-01-07T22:55:11 | null | false | false | 689 |
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cni0ea0 | 2 | t3_2rp7b5 | t3_2rp7b5 | Here2LurkONLY | When i did URA i had to contact all of the professors individually either in person or through emails. Then with the prof i had to be interviewed to see if they will take me then we just filled out forms.
I'm in the dept of eng so idk if there is a diff | 2015-01-07T22:24:37 | null | false | false | 690 |
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cni1y1y | 2 | t3_2roo40 | t3_2roo40 | Quock | I feel like I'm the only one who actually loves the cold. Walking around I see people who look miserable and I just take a deep breath of that cold air and love life.
Years of snowmobiling as a kid maybe? Definitely prefer this over the summer though. | 2015-01-07T23:12:26 | 4A Environment Co-op | false | false | 691 |
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cnhzp7t | 2 | t3_2rp7b5 | t1_cnhyzmr | CaptainPajamaShark | How would I approach complete stranger profs to do a URA? Email? In-person?
Do I approach them to do a URA the term before or the first week before the applications are due? | 2015-01-07T22:02:51 | WƎ┴S pǝsɐq ǝsᴉɐɹd | false | false | 692 |
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cni3a63 | 1 | t3_2rpd0x | t1_cni2z7b | zetazone | Epic agenda you have there friend. :^) | 2015-01-07T23:57:10 | null | false | false | 693 |
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cni17do | 1 | t3_2roo40 | t3_2roo40 | abr71310 | I haven't left the house in two days, but I feel pretty decently (exercise regularly, eat normal and healthy foods, drink lots of water, stay social & healthy).
You'll be OK! ^_^ | 2015-01-07T22:49:34 | BCS '14 alum | false | false | 694 |
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cni0i0c | 1 | t3_2rlf9s | t3_2rlf9s | inquirer007 | Do all faculties release these academic 'standings' that several ppl have mentioned here? | 2015-01-07T22:27:50 | null | false | false | 695 |
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cni0qy1 | 1 | t3_2rp7b5 | t1_cni0ea0 | CaptainPajamaShark | I am also in engineering. Do you know how much grades matter when it comes to URAs other than getting the minimum requirement? | 2015-01-07T22:35:42 | WƎ┴S pǝsɐq ǝsᴉɐɹd | false | false | 696 |
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cni0dyw | 1 | t3_2rl3lr | t1_cngxc17 | Iamnotateenagethug | Have to recommend the aeropress. A friend had one and it makes such delicious coffee that I had to order one too. | 2015-01-07T22:24:20 | Computer Engineering '19 | false | false | 697 |
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cni01uz | 1 | t3_2rl4u6 | t1_cngyldv | punable | take a walk around Union Square. There's always a boatload of people to streetpass walking around. It didn't take me too long to get my eon ticket in SF.
GL! | 2015-01-07T22:13:52 | viva la resistance! | false | false | 698 |
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cni13ur | 0 | t3_2ro21z | t3_2ro21z | abr71310 | I took SCI 238 with Michael Fich (Fall 2014) online, got a really crappy grade (could be due to the fact that I was in my 4B term). The assignments were fairly lenient (and decently easy if you have the right calculations), but I wish I'd spent more time on them.
Since the final was **not** open book (be careful, some profs don't do open book!), the final was actually way more difficult than I expected it to be - I studied for maybe two days, and wasn't anywhere close to prepared for what it brought. It didn't help that the final didn't look like the previous finals either (I heavily studied off of the old multiple choice / true/false questions).
The final felt like a biology exam from high school - the more you memorize, the better off you'll be. If the exam is open book as you say it is, it'll be amazingly easy - just bring the textbook to the final and use it! | 2015-01-07T22:46:39 | BCS '14 alum | false | false | 699 |
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