Have a bsc in chemistry and cs minor, looking to pivot to either of aforementioned fields or related.

Would appreciate insight as to these programs at UW, co op/post grad job prospects, admission into stuff like cs with my background, etc etc. Goal is really just to improve earning potential, in retrospect I would probably have done a different Bsc.

Thanks!

i recently started therapy at the CMHRT & they informed me that i'm able to claim through my insurance. however, i am currently taking the term off & not taking any courses. i am still a UW student & intend to take courses next term. am i still covered through UW insurance, or do i have to pay out-of-pocket?

Searching on here hoping for some help. It has been impossible for me to get a referral for laparoscopic surgery for my very severe, diagnosed through imaging, endometriosis. The lack of education on the disease is insane, and I’m so tired of having to educate and advocate for myself. If anyone knows of a doctor at a clinic who will listen and refer for the surgery please let me know. Any help is appreciated.

Hello, my name is Mike, and I am launching a new project rooted in the belief that shared perspective leads to profound solutions. I extend an open invitation to anyone interested in thoughtful discussion and constructive engagement. ​My core objective is to cultivate a space for mutual learning and collaborative problem-solving. I aim to explore the full spectrum of challenges impacting our lives, from the minor, day-to-day frustrations to the complex, overarching issues facing our global community. ​The Value of Your Voice ​Every challenge presents an opportunity for innovation. Your participation is an invaluable contribution to this process. ​I encourage you to share the problems or concerns you believe warrant discussion. By bringing diverse viewpoints together, we can collectively analyze barriers, refine our understanding, and develop actionable solutions. ​I encourage positive interactions and a commitment to learning from one another. Let's see how far this collective exploration can take us. ​How to Participate ​If you have a problem or concern you would like me to discuss, please comment directly on the attached video. ​Thank you for considering this invitation. I look forward to connecting with you. ​Peace and love, ​Mike

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This is the first time I’ve had to enroll for a tutorial along with my lecture and I’m doing everything correct, lecture B and choosing tutorial B4 to accompany it but I’m getting the error message “requires multiple components lecture in combination with lab, course not added “ Anyone know what I’m doing wrong?

Sorry in advance for the rant, but I don't know what to do anymore. I'm in my first term in math, and although I'm aware that you can hold off on declaring your major until I think 2b, seeing everyone around me being so certain about what they want to major in makes me feel like I'm left behind.

When I first got in, I was super interested in coding, but I just don't feel like I enjoy coding anymore plus with the entry level cs jobs being insanely hard to get, it just makes it worse. I could maybe pivot over to acturial science, but the hard exams are what keep me away from that honestly since I've heard they have like a 50% pass rate. I was thinking about mathematical finance since it would lead into quant, but then you'd need to go to grad school and have to maintain a high GPA to even get in, and already I'm struggling in my courses and I don't think I'd be able to. My other last option was perhaps looking into stats to go into data science, but isn't the data science field also in a similar position as comp sci in terms of jobs?

I don't know what to do anymore, and it sucks because there's so many options to chooser from in my math major, but all of them seem to have their own drawback which essentially pushes me away. Any advice on what to do would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Just want some honest feedback.

I am 5 weeks behind in ma129 and ec120 and don’t know anything. Should I drop these courses now, wasn’t in the right mindset and slacked off. Never took either calculus or economics in highschool and so have no knowledge of what’s going on.

Is it realistic for me to still do well, I have other class projects and work aswell.

Thanks.

Currently in 3rd year, and due to a part-time 1st year, I'm a bit behind in credits if I want to graduate on time. I know I can do 6 and 6 in year 4 or even a few credits during spring, but I was wondering if there any other ways to obtain credits during the school year or outside of it?

Does anyone know where I might be able to find some locally? I know it just came out today but just seeing if anyone has any leads - thanks!

hihi,

long time no see! i actually graduated UW with a BA in Psych & Social Development Studies, and BSW - and go to McGill now for my Master's degree but I'm still modding the UW Study Discord from 5 years ago!

the discord server is a space for students to simply co-study/work alongside each other.

feel free to join even if you're on co-op because we know that it can be hard to clearly segment your work-day and your own personal time. participating in silent-study or pomodoro sessions is a great way of setting clear boundaries and feeling a little bit more connected while you're grinding.

we have several sub-spaces and lots of friendly folks that just want to help so if you're also looking for general productivity tips, school advice, or want to socialize in some of our movie/game nights - you'd be more than welcome here.

regardless of whether or not you join, i hope you all have an amazing term - and best of luck with whatever it is you're working on :)

tl;dr: this is a discord for students to study or work, + potentially make some friends, and feel more connected during these disconnected times.

great place to study with other people, make friends, keep each other accountable, and all that fun stuff. hoping to revive it a bit.

join up! discord.gg/sAnaxTtsYd

Just got rankings back - I got 'Ranked' for the Globys DevOps job in Seattle, under the same job posting as the Software Engineer role. Would like to see if anyone knows the rank 1 and if they plan to accept or not!!

idk if this is just me but i’m stressing so much about coops next semester. i didn’t get a single interview for any of the jobs i applied to and im so worried im not going to land a co-op for next semester. idk what to do because even all the coops that were posted cycle 1 had nothing to do with my major so i just had to apply to desk jobs not even related to my field whatsoever. do the jobs get better with upcoming cycles??

Basically title. I just want to know the timeline for everything. I've gotten to the technical test and portfolio stage. They told me they would contact me about the test in 5 buisness days and it's been almost 10. Not sure what that means....

Hi kitchener,

Angel pro roofing quoted me 5700 for roof replacement. Does this seem reasonable ? They told they can do it for 5300 if cash. This will be their agreement. It has details of their contract. Please suggest. Is this price good and are they reliable ?

Hi kitchener,

Angel probroofing quoted me 5700 for roof replacement. Does this seem reasonable ? They told they can do it for 5300 if cash. This will be their agreement. It has details of their contract. Please suggest.

Hi! I'm in CS, and this winter is going to be my 5th co-op and I'd like some advice for the job I should take, since I'm a bit conflicted. I got ranked 1 (offer) from 2 companies, call them A and B

• A is in Embedded Development and B is in general SWE
• B pays higher
• As far as what the companies do, I like the product that both of them deliver. They're obviously very different because of the fields they're in but the end-product for both are pretty cool in my opinion and I'm indifferent when it comes to how I find the product I'll be working on. The tools used in both is very different because of how different the fields are.
• I've been wanting to try embedded dev/low-level dev for a while so I think A is a good choice for me to get exactly that experience, plus this company will look good on my resume for low-level roles.
  • Another reason I'm leaning towards A is that I’ve heard that going from embedded -> SWE is easier than SWE -> embedded (is that true?) so if I choose A and I decide to go into general SWE it should be easier than the other way around

That's why I'm leaning towards A but B is a very tempting offer so I'm not too sure. What do you guys think?

Thanks :D

Hi, I’m an exchange student coming to Waterloo from January to April (winter term).

• Is the price reasonable? • Does each bedroom have a lock? • I’m concerned that 1 bathroom for 3 people might be too little. Are there more bathrooms or showers in the residence? I like to shower in the morning and not at night, so I don’t want to bother my roommates. • How close is Woolwich Court North to the main academic buildings? I’ll probably have classes in CS, STAT, MSE, BET, and COMMST. 

I’m also looking for options at bamboo housing, and I’ve heard that off-campus is cheaper than on-campus but I see that most offers are more expensive?

Thanks for any advice!

What are your current experiences living in MyRez on Lester or one of the Columbia WCRI apartments? Is it generally quiet? How often do the fire alarms go off?

Also if you have any general comments living in student apartment high vs low rises, please share!

I’m currently selecting between WCRI Columbia low-rise or MyRez high-rise and both seem decent.

As the title suggests, I was wondering about the requirements for a laptop from 2nd year (comp sci major) onwards.

If you got ranked 1 for ECCC web dev are you taking it?

" ISBN-13: 9780137930654 (2023 update)"????

Hello good people of Kitchener, I was looking to try something new in or near the city. I am from Kerala, India and obviously love my cuisine. Ive had and love Italian, Chinese, Thai, Veitnamese and the awesome brunches from Pür & Simple and Homestyle Diner. Do drop suggestions on what I should order too. (Im non vegetarian)

I was looking for an hepa air filter ionizer, and they had it on the shelf in white for 139, or on online clearance in black for 72$ all in.

Hi everyone! I’m craving the Olive Fougasse from Trader Joe’s — that chewy, herby bread with olives baked in. Does anyone know a local bakery or grocery store that sells something similar, like olive focaccia or Mediterranean-style bread? Thanks so much! 💛

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It says:

CS116 OR 60+% in CS135

Does that mean you just need the credit for CS116 (50+%)?

I'm not from Waterloo. I ended up here because I had ended up homeless at one point and the shelter I was a part of encouraged me to look for housing in any city near the GTA. The only landlord willing to rent to a homeless dude on welfare was someone from here. So here I am.

I found a WFH tech job shortly thereafter but I'm planning on staying here since my rent is half covered by the province for 8 months. I'll save up money but I'm not entirely sure why or what I'm going to do once the subsidy runs out.

I used to be in college but my family ran into some major financial issues and I was unable to continue my studies. I should finish the diploma but its only a diploma and I dont know when I would find the time to finish.

I dont know. I feel so behind. I still have to manage my ADHD too. There's no way to cure it, its something I have to manage for the rest of my life.

My problems aren't catastrophic. I'm not in a crippling amount of debt and I'll be starting a 2nd job soon but I dont see a point. Im just surviving. I have no motivation and I'm not entirely sure if I should just kill myself or live a mediocre existence for the next decade or so. I didn't think being homeless for 1 year would set me behind this much. Im 21.

Anyone have or know someone who has 2 tickets for sale for the last Saturday at Concordia!? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I have a group assignment due in about 7 hours, and my group member still hasn't completed his work. Even worse, supposedly, they have an exam today and tomorrow, and they haven't even finished the work. They were supposed to complete their end of the work by Tuesday for crying out loud (Mind you, I finished my end back on Monday, so I could focus the rest of the week on preparing for midterms). I ended up making a separate version of the work this morning and completing it on my own. I'm not submitting it yet in the case they somehow manage to complete their end before the deadline. But yeah, I'm defo complaining to the prof if the person doesn't get their parts done 30 mins before the deadline.

This is so flipping inconvenient. Why the hell would you procrastinate that workload to the day of one of your midterms and the day before another midterm? That's like guaranteed sabotage. Plus, the assignment wasn't even that long (I literally completed his end of the work in under an hour, and they had even less stuff to do compared to me). I thought that by uni people would have their act together when it came to group work but I suppose not. Feels like I'm back in high school all over again.

We ran a club last year called Zen Laurier focusing on helping people digitally disconnect, while learning fun new things and enjoying the present moment. We didn't run this fall but we are going to run this winter again, and we are looking for new EXECS! Shoot me a message if you're interested

Is it competitive to get a math ia position? Thanks

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TriCity Improv is back, with another great night of spontaneous comedy!

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler, but that just means it's Fall in Ontario. Throw on a light jacket (or some flannel) and enjoy an evening of laughter with some of the funniest people in the region!

The show is at 8 pm on Friday, October 17th at KW Little Theatre (9 Princess Street East in Waterloo). The doors open at 7:30 so you can come inside, warm up, and enjoy a drink at our fully-licensed concession stand.

Tickets are just $10 at the door, or you can guarantee yourself a spot by ordering in advance on EventBrite (flannelfallies.eventbrite.ca).

Remember -- everything TriCity does is made up on the spot from your suggestions. So grab some friends and settle in for a night of laughs!

this is going to be kinda weird, but does anyone have notes to swanstons lecture from today for bu111. Something came up and now I can’t make it to class and I feel like today is an important lesson which sucks.

This is a PSA to the person who side swiped a vehicle on my residential street and smashed the mirror off before driving off....... I have a porch camera that recorded the whole thing. I have sent it to police. They have your car model, license plate and some decent frames of your face. Karma is coming for you b'tch and it will have no mercy.

Hey, I'm in the market for good quality pocket knives but there doesn't seem to be many retailers in Cambridge or surrounding areas that I know of. I've tried Sail and Range 519 but I'm looking for other places. Any body have any suggestions?

it’s been getting rly cold lately and the heat hasn’t been turning on. should i be emailing maintenance abt this 😭

Hello! We are tired of drinking our tap water. Yes, we use a brita but it still hasn't helped with my partners kidney stones.

Where can we find a water cooler? Like the ones you buy for those big water bottles?

Please help

Mike Farwell’s column in The Record this week hits home. He points out how cities like Barrie, Cambridge, and even smaller places like Cobourg are reaching a breaking point with homeless encampments and the opioid crisis — and honestly, it’s hard to blame them.

Barrie’s already declared a state of emergency, and others might not be far behind. It’s not that a “state of emergency” magically fixes anything — it doesn’t. But it’s a way for cities to tell the province we can’t keep doing this alone.

The article does a great job capturing what’s really going on: costs are skyrocketing, residents are frustrated, businesses are struggling with theft and vandalism, and frontline workers are burning out. There’s a huge social strain right now, and municipal governments are basically patching holes in a sinking ship without proper funding or policy support from the province.

Farwell’s take isn’t anti-homeless — it’s just calling out the reality that local governments don’t have the resources to manage this on their own anymore. Declaring emergencies is their way of sounding the alarm.

Worth a read if you haven’t seen it yet: link here. www.therecord.com/opinion/columnists/patience-wearing-thin-with-homeless-encampments/article_46a99f85-7860-5fe0-aa7b-7a5ae6a304c3.html

( I don't have a non paywalled link- not sure how to do that. If anyone can post one in comments it would be appreciated. )

I have a question let’s say you got ranked one by an employer for a company and you ranked them one for your other jobs you got ranked and you also rank them one is there a possibility you can get matched with the ones that rank you even if you have the lowest score or is it just random that I will be matched with the one that ranks me one.

Does anyone remember the sports store that used to be on Ottawa St. in the 90s? Right where Value Village is now.

I don’t even know anymore. I had a full panic attack during the 191 midterm. I left most of it empty. I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ll probably end up with 5-15%.

The worst part is i put genuine effort into the course and knew how to answer the questions. But once the paper was in front of me i got scared and my brain just went completely blank. The time pressure was insane and once it really set in that I won’t finish in time I started freaking out and all hope was lost.

i keep seeing people say they left blanks too so maybe I’m not the only one who got cooked by this midterm. But it’s still so annoying because I genuinely tried

I’m wondering if I should wd without penalty and retake next term instead of letting this destroy my GPA. But I'm not sure if I can take 182 in the summer and if this could impact me or my progression, and I don't want to make a bad decision.

I’m just so done man I actually like the course content but that midterm has ruined any chance I have of doing remotely well in the course and it's all because I couldn't just stay calm.

Any good spots to check out for good Halloween displays/decorations?

Hey everyone,

I’m a high school student living in Waterloo, Ontario. I’ve been trying really hard to find a part-time job after school, but I haven’t had any luck. I’ve applied to places like grocery stores, retail, and fast food, but I keep getting no replies or rejections.

I’m starting to get really stressed because money’s getting tight, and I don’t have much family or community here to ask for help. If anyone knows of places currently hiring students or has advice on what actually works in this area, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you so much for reading — I’m open to anything, even small gigs or volunteering that could help me build experience.

Hey everyone,

I’m a high school student living in Waterloo, Ontario. I’ve been trying really hard to find a part-time job after school, but I haven’t had any luck. I’ve applied to places like grocery stores, retail, and fast food, but I keep getting no replies or rejections.

I’m starting to get really stressed because money’s getting tight, and I don’t have much family or community here to ask for help. If anyone knows of places currently hiring students or has advice on what actually works in this area, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you so much for reading — I’m open to anything, even small gigs or volunteering that could help me build experience.

Hello, I am a third year CS student and I feel like I'm falling so behind right now. I did WEAccelerate in first year, and then I couldn't get one in my second year and lowkey wasted my time. I have done a couple projects and hackathons, enough to fill up my resume but nothing special. My grades were really high in first year 95+ but I lost motivation and now it's just average. Didn't spend time doing leetcode :/

The only offer I have so far is for an 8 month SDET role that pays basically minimum, I don't even know whether to take it or not. At this point I just want to take it as it's probably better than getting nothing again but I genuinely feel like I'm cooked right now. All my friends and classmates are literally getting offers 2-3x my salary and I don't even know what to do.

Am I overreacting? I see people from other schools delaying grad, etc. but literally everyone I know here seems to be doing perfectly. Does it just not happen here? Where are all the other struggling people at 🥲