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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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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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro & Background

University Degree

1:39 - What is Computer Engineering?

2:12 - How is Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo?

4:27 - Why did you choose Computer Engineering at Waterloo?

5:45 - What type of student would you recommend this program to?

6:39 - How can students learn the difference between Computer Engineering and Computer Science?

Campus Life at Waterloo

7:51 - How has your experience been at the University of Waterloo?

9:19 - How does staying at a university college work?

11:08 - Do you recommend incoming students to live on campus?

12:34 - How was living in university college compared to living off-campus?

13:33 - Would you have any advice for students who are looking to live off-campus?

14:43 - What sort of clubs are you currently involved in?

17:06 - What are the requirements for someone who is looking to join these design teams?

17:19 - Are these teams limited to students in engineering?

Academics at Waterloo

18:11 - How would you describe the academics at Waterloo?

19:12 - Does the IB program help in university?

20:57 - Were there any other benefits of the IB program?

21:37 - How was the transition from high school to university?

22:19 - What kind of courses did you do in the first year?

24:41 - Do you have any general advice for students who are looking to get into this program?

Co-op Education at Waterloo

26:11 - How would you describe finding co-ops through the university?

27:44 - Did the University of Waterloo provide you with resources and help?

28:44 - What is the typical timeline for applying to coop in your program?

29:42 - With a co-op, are you limited to just applying through the school's portal?

30:13 - What were some of your co-op experiences?

31:50 - Do you have any advice for students going into their first co-op term?

32:35 - What sort of jobs do students from the Computer Engineering program typically go for?

33:31 - Do you know where you want to head after graduation?

34:05 - Do you have any general advice for students going into a co-op?

34:21 - Given that everything shifted, are you currently completing your co-op online?

34:47 - What are the biggest differences between working in person and remotely?

35:28 - Do you have any tips on how to get over that struggle?

35:50 - Outro & Final advice