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Originally Posted by Ooble
Sounds pretty sweet. What are the important differences (to you) between them?
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Well, if you're asking...
U of T: Excellent engineering program (widely considered the best University in Canada), but terrible environment. Considered a commuter school where the students go to classes, and go straight back home. Right in the middle of downtown Toronto. Very competitive environment. As I live in Toronto, I would be living at home if I went there. The university "experience" would probably be missing. 3rd year intern program (PEY) where you work at one company for a long period (8 months maybe? I can't remember).
U of W: strong reputation for Math, CS, and Engineering in (I'm told) the world. Certainly one of, if not
the best in Canada. "Revolutionary" co-op program where students spend 4 months at school followed by 4 months at a paid work position that they must interview for. Results in a 5 year program. Lots of opportunities to find something you enjoy and to get experience in the workforce and all it entails. I've been several times and the the students for the most part seem to be my type of people. An hour away from home so I'm forced to interact socially (
) but am not too far away if something comes up. Bit of an ugly campus, but there is
some greenery.
Queen's: A very good program, but U of T and U of W Engineering are probably slightly better. The facilities are fantastic, and the campus is beautiful (lots of old buildings, greenery, located in Kingston, ON which sits on Lake Ontario). 2.5 hours from home (a little far). Probably not as many people there that I could relate to socially.