Civil engineering - carleton or Ottawa U?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the comparison of civil engineering programs at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, with a particular focus on the quality of education and co-op opportunities at each institution.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that Carleton University is superior for civil engineering, citing its higher academic rankings and strong co-op program.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of social community within the engineering program at Carleton, suggesting that having friends is crucial for success.
  • Another participant mentions that the University of Ottawa is known for its French programs, arguing that learning engineering in French may be less practical for most job markets.
  • There is a claim that many professors at Ottawa U are French speakers, which could favor French-speaking students in the classroom.
  • Participants highlight Carleton's reputation in other fields, such as journalism and aerospace engineering, as additional reasons for its perceived superiority.
  • One participant notes the success of Carleton's basketball team as a point of pride, although its relevance to engineering is unclear.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on which university is better for civil engineering, with no consensus reached. Some strongly favor Carleton, while others highlight aspects of the University of Ottawa.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide detailed evidence or metrics to support their claims, and the discussion reflects subjective opinions rather than objective comparisons.

Who May Find This Useful

Prospective students considering civil engineering programs at Carleton University or the University of Ottawa may find this discussion relevant.

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What university is best for civil Engineering? Carleton university or university of Ottawa?
I have also been accepted to Co-op at both universities. So which one has a better Co-op program?
 
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thili1111 said:
What university is best for civil Engineering? Carleton university or university of Ottawa?
I have also been accepted to Co-op at both universities. So which one has a better Co-op program?

Carleton University, hands down. Don't even think about going to Ottawa U for engineering. Even if they offer you double.
 
Zondrina said:
Carleton University, hands down. Don't even think about going to Ottawa U for engineering. Even if they offer you double.

Can you please give me some more information as to why carleton is better?
 
thili1111 said:
Can you please give me some more information as to why carleton is better?

Carleton is known for two things right now. Engineering ( Expecially the aerospace program ) and Journalism. They're ranked much higher than Ottawa U academically.

Some of the people on TSN are Carleton journalism grads ( Fun fact ).

If you manage to get a civi degree, Carleton has a really good co-op program which will net you a stable high paying job within the city.

Plus Carleton has the best basketball team in the country. Quote from wiki :

The men's Raven's basketball team has won the national championship nine times between 2002 and 2013 with five consecutive titles (between 2002–03 and 2006–07) surpassing the University of Victoria at the top of the all-time list.
 
Answer: Carleton U
Reason:
1. Way better Engineering social community - Trust me, you needs friends!
2.
OttawaU is known for its French programs.
If you learn your engineering in french...Im sorry but it's just simply less practical than getting your Engineering degree in English
even if you don't learn it in french, think about it...half of the prof's first language is french...they prefer french students!
Most companies in this world that will hire you are NOT in Quebec or France
 

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