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Sep 30, 2012
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I went to college, not university, so I can't give you my personal opinion on the experience. But I will say this, it does not matter where you went to school so long as you complete something and get some working experience (Coop) along the way. After your first job, they rarely look at where you went to school. Mind you, an Engineering program is definitely more challenging in a place like Waterloo, but this has nothing to do with your personal success in the future because that depends on your abilities, not where you studied.

As for the people who are laughing at Ryerson. I find it funny that they call it Ry High yet they act like a bunch of kids themselves by going from their so-called elite school just to taunt others. Don't pay attention to idiots and focus on yourself.
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Esoremada wrote: I was under the impression that completing any university engineering program would be likely to get me a job after graduating.
Not quite. Completing a university engineering program WITH co-op or internship experience, is what will likely get you a good job after graduating.

I can safely tell you that the the posts you have quoted are essentially hyperbole and don't really reflect reality. The university you attend will, of course, have an effect on how some employers may perceive you, but that effect is relatively small compared to your own personal accomplishments.

Unsurprisingly, getting the highest marks on tests in high school doesn't always translate into success in the professional world.
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Jan 12, 2008
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I know you're asking about Ryerson but I wasn't aware "everyone considers Waterloo a terrible university." It's not outstanding but certainly not "terrible"... I mean, sure there's a high suicide rate in the engineering programs, but...
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Where are you finding these posts from... I remember seeing those posts from yrs ago...

Anyways, to keep it short, it doesn't matter where you go.
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Don't tell divx that Waterloo is a terrible university. He might cry.

After all, it is the school that gave him a $50,000yr co-op placement.
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I went to Ryerson for mechanical engineering but switched out to accounting (now in my 4th year) back in 2008. Don't bother going to Ryerson if you are accepted by Waterloo or UofT. The only thing I would recommend Ryerson for is journalism.
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BobSaget wrote: The only thing I would recommend Ryerson for is journalism.
I disagree. I got a diploma and and degree from Ryerson.
I got a degree from U of T.

When interviewing, the Ryerson degree and diploma put me above the other applicants in my field.

Sadly, I regret my U of T degree. It was not worth the money.

The Ryerson diploma and degree improved my entry level salary and raises since then. Even got a raise this year, when other people have their salaries frozen..

OP, you won't lose with Ryerson. But also take advantage of the Career Services department there (4th floor?). They help with resumes and interviewing skills. They videotaped me in mock interviews and give great critical feedback.
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DTscript wrote: I went to college, not university, so I can't give you my personal opinion on the experience. But I will say this, it does not matter where you went to school so long as you complete something and get some working experience (Coop) along the way. After your first job, they rarely look at where you went to school. Mind you, an Engineering program is definitely more challenging in a place like Waterloo, but this has nothing to do with your personal success in the future because that depends on your abilities, not where you studied.

As for the people who are laughing at Ryerson. I find it funny that they call it Ry High yet they act like a bunch of kids themselves by going from their so-called elite school just to taunt others. Don't pay attention to idiots and focus on yourself.
only things that really matter:

1. work experience
2. who you know
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Ryerson also served me well despite what anyone tells you on here. Like others have said...co-op is critical for finding a decent job when you graduate. If there isn't co-op, then I wouldn't consider it. Almost all of my classmates are in decent paying jobs after attending University. But, it really only matters when you go to enter the workforce. After that, it is all about work experience, and how you interview.
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its_mo wrote: only things that really matter:

1. work experience
2. who you know
And transcript for certain more competitive positions.
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What!? You have all those quotes but none of mine that hate on Ryerson!? Damn :( I don't even know if I should ask why you're saying Waterloo is a "terrible university".
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Jun 16, 2012
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I went to Ryerson for my undergrad. I didn't find the courses easy at all and I didn't graduate with a high GPA. I did however get a lot of relevant work experience while working closely with profs on their research. I even earned a couple of publishing's, including a primary authorship in a renown journal. I'm at Western now and the graduate level courses I'm taking are a joke in comparison. However, I admit that so far the profs are better at teaching here than at Ryerson.
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creatine...not even once
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Yes, especially the business program they have its horrible. They accept so many people its unbelievable!
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imflying12 wrote: Yes, especially the business program they have its horrible. They accept so many people its unbelievable!
You know what I realize now.. I look back and remember those flyers that were being promoted by them in grade 12: "Canada's largest undergraduate business school" and "Canada's fastest growing business school" (I think the second one is that, the 1st one I know for a fact). I look back and think wow.. those aren't necessarily good things.. Canada's largest undergraduate business school because you accept every dropout with a 60% average to BM, and if not BM, they transfer to it in 2nd year from RM or BTM. And the fastest growing? Well you can't really go down so yeah.. since you're the newest, you're obviously the one growing the fastest cause every other reputable university in Canada planted its feet long before Ryerson even became a university.
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I don't know how accurate some of these posts are. Folks from UofT who did commerce have no jobs while I know plenty Ryerson grads who have jobs at large companies with competitive compensation.
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lexani wrote: I don't know how accurate some of these posts are. Folks from UofT who did commerce have no jobs while I know plenty Ryerson grads who have jobs at large companies with competitive compensation.
I dont know how accurate your post is. I know for a fact that Uoft is ranked world wide and Ryerson isnt. Omg are you saying that if i have a 90 i should reject rotman and go ahead with Ryerson business? Stop wasting your time! I would never get trained at Ryerson even if its was for free. rfd is filled with you people who make up stuff to make ryerson sound so good. Every other crappy business programs close by like Guelph, Brock (besides its accounting co op program), guelph humber , etc dont even have people on this forum that try to make their program sound soo good or better than Uoft.
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Depends on the program really.



I went to Ryerson, got a job before I graduated. No real complaints, I did my research on which school I had the option to going to, and going to Ryerson was a no brainer for my program of interest and my family situation (single parent household where I have my set of household duties).


Some schools are better then others, you just gotta do some research.

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