Few questions about engineering( schools)

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The discussion centers on the considerations for high school students in Canada aspiring to pursue engineering, particularly civil engineering. Key recommendations include applying to the University of Waterloo for its strong co-op program, which enhances employability through practical experience. The conversation also touches on the varying difficulty levels of engineering programs across different universities and clarifies that at Waterloo, passing an English writing exam suffices, negating the need for additional English courses.

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  • Understanding of Canadian university admission processes
  • Familiarity with engineering disciplines, particularly civil engineering
  • Knowledge of co-op programs and their significance in career development
  • Basic comprehension of university course requirements, including language proficiency
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  • Research the University of Waterloo's engineering co-op program and its benefits
  • Compare engineering programs at Dalhousie University and other Canadian institutions
  • Investigate the English writing exam requirements for Waterloo's engineering program
  • Explore the differences between civil engineering and architecture as career paths
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High school students in Canada considering engineering as a career, parents guiding their children through university applications, and educators advising students on post-secondary options.

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Hi everyone, I am a grade 12 student and everyone I know is applying or already accepted into a university and I have no idea on where I want to go. I want to become an engineer, probably a civil engineer because I find that designing buildings and other big constructs would be very fun.
I am a good math and science student so I think that I can handle that if i tried.
So my questions are basically,
1. What Canadian universities would be a good idea to apply for? I was thinking about Waterloo or Dalhousie, but not really sure so would like ideas and why they would be a good choice.

2. How hard is engineering from one school to another?

3.And finally, do you need to take an English course? I'm a weak English student and that I am not sure I would be able to do if it was a very intense course.

Anyway I would like to say thanks in advance and I hope for responses!
 
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Hi, I am also a grade 12 student in Canada
If you love designing buildings, wouldn't that be closer to architecture?
1. I believe Waterloo is the best choice for future engineers, especially because of its coop programme. What my cousellor told us is, in economy like this, work experience is really important to get a permenant job.
2. I can't really tell.
3. In case of waterloo, as long as you pass english writing exam (I forgot what it is called), you don't have to take english courses

My response is based on what I have heard from others so you might want hear others' opinnion as well.

p.s. Do you live in Halifax?
 
p.s. Do you live in Halifax?[/QUOTE]

no I live in new brunswick and I want to leave it to see more places
 

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