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EP 7: Computer Engineering @ University of Waterloo w/ Keith Choa #TechAfterHighSchool
37 minutes Posted Nov 25, 2020 at 1:19 pm.
Intro & Background
What is Computer Engineering?
How is Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo?
Why did you choose Computer Engineering at Waterloo?
What type of student would you recommend this program to?
How can students learn the difference between Computer Engineering and Computer Science?
How has your experience been at the University of Waterloo?
How does staying at a university college work?
Do you recommend incoming students to live on campus?
How was living in university college compared to living off-campus?
Would you have any advice for students who are looking to live off-campus?
What sort of clubs are you currently involved in?
What are the requirements for someone who is looking to join these design teams?
Are these teams limited to students in engineering?
How would you describe the academics at Waterloo?
Does the IB program help in university?
Were there any other benefits of the IB program?
How was the transition from high school to university?
What kind of courses did you do in the first year?
Do you have any general advice for students who are looking to get into this program?
How would you describe finding co-ops through the university?
Did the University of Waterloo provide you with resources and help?
What is the typical timeline for applying to coop in your program?
With a co-op, are you limited to just applying through the school's portal?
What were some of your co-op experiences?
Do you have any advice for students going into their first co-op term?
What sort of jobs do students from the Computer Engineering program typically go for?
Do you know where you want to head after graduation?
Do you have any general advice for students going into a co-op?
Given that everything shifted, are you currently completing your co-op online?
What are the biggest differences between working in person and remotely?
Do you have any tips on how to get over that struggle?
Outro & Final advice
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In this episode of In Query, we discuss the Computer Engineering program at the University of Waterloo with Keith Choa.
Keith is currently a second-year Computer Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. He recently moved here from the Philippines and he has long-term career goals of working in tech.
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This episode is the seventh in our #TechAfterHighSchool focus series. Each episode in this 8 episode series will showcase a different tech program in a Canadian university. Make sure to follow us to stay in the loop!
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Waterloo Co-op Dates https://uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education/important-dates
CE at Waterloo https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs/computer-engineering
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