u/Affectionate_Age7116

Hi everyone,

I was recently admitted to Waterloo Math Co-op, and I am considering trying to transfer into Computing and Financial Management (CFM) in second year.

I know that CFM is a competitive program and that transferring is not guaranteed. I have checked the official transfer requirements, but I would really appreciate hearing from people who have actually gone through this process or know someone who has.

Has anyone successfully transferred from Math Co-op to CFM after first year? How difficult was it in reality? What kind of grades did you have, especially in CS 135, CS 136, MATH 135/137, and AFM/ECON courses? Were there any issues with co-op sequence, course selection, or catching up on CFM-specific courses?

I’m mainly trying to understand how realistic this path is and what I should focus on during first year if I want to maximize my chances.

Any advice or personal experience would be really helpful. Thanks!

UBC Eng VS Waterloo Math

Hi everyone,

I am currently deciding between Waterloo Mathematics and UBC Engineering, and I would really appreciate some advice.

My long-term goal is quite clear: I want to go to a stronger graduate school in the US in the future, and eventually work in the US with a good salary. I am interested in careers with strong earning potential, but I also want to make a realistic choice based on my own ability.

For some background, I do not consider myself a genius or really smart. I have taken AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: EM. I personally did not find them extremely difficult. So I think I can handle challenging courses if I work really hard, but I am still worried about competing with very strong students.

For UBC Engineering, my goal would probably be to get into CPEN. I know engineering is generally a stable and practical field, which is a big advantage. However, I am worried that the career ceiling in engineering may not be as high, and UBC’s co-op system may not be as strong as Waterloo’s, especially for jobs in tech or quantitative finance.

For Waterloo Math, I know the co-op system is very strong and it may open more doors in areas like tech, finance, data science, or even quant-related careers. But I am worried about the pressure of studying while constantly applying for jobs. I am also worried that Waterloo Math may have many extremely talented students, and if I cannot compete well, my GPA may suffer. In that case, it might hurt my chances for US grad school and make my path even less stable than engineering.

So my main concerns are:

1. Which program would give me a better chance for a strong US graduate school later?
2. Which one has better career potential if my goal is eventually to work in the US?
3. Is Waterloo Math too risky if I am not a top math genius?
4. Is UBC Engineering more stable, or does it have a lower ceiling compared to Waterloo Math? How’s UBC’s coop system in engineering these years or it is also really tough in getting ideal GPA.

I would really appreciate advice from students, alumni, or anyone familiar with these two programs. Thank you!

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Hi everyone,

I am currently deciding between Waterloo Mathematics and UBC Engineering, and I would really appreciate some advice.

My long-term goal is quite clear: I want to go to a stronger graduate school in the US in the future, and eventually work in the US with a good salary. I am interested in careers with strong earning potential, but I also want to make a realistic choice based on my own ability.

For some background, I do not consider myself a genius or really smart. I have taken AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: EM. I personally did not find them extremely difficult. So I think I can handle challenging courses if I work really hard, but I am still worried about competing with very strong students.

For UBC Engineering, my goal would probably be to get into CPEN. I know engineering is generally a stable and practical field, which is a big advantage. However, I am worried that the career ceiling in engineering may not be as high, and UBC’s co-op system may not be as strong as Waterloo’s, especially for jobs in tech or quantitative finance.

For Waterloo Math, I know the co-op system is very strong and it may open more doors in areas like tech, finance, data science, or even quant-related careers. But I am worried about the pressure of studying while constantly applying for jobs. I am also worried that Waterloo Math may have many extremely talented students, and if I cannot compete well, my GPA may suffer. In that case, it might hurt my chances for US grad school and make my path even less stable than engineering.

So my main concerns are:

1. Which program would give me a better chance for a strong US graduate school later?
2. Which one has better career potential if my goal is eventually to work in the US?
3. Is Waterloo Math too risky if I am not a top math genius?
4. Is UBC Engineering more stable, or does it have a lower ceiling compared to Waterloo Math? How’s UBC’s coop system in engineering these years or it is also really tough in getting ideal GPA.

I would really appreciate advice from students, alumni, or anyone familiar with these two programs. Thank you!

View Poll

Hi everyone,

I am currently deciding between Waterloo Mathematics and UBC Engineering, and I would really appreciate some advice.

My long-term goal is quite clear: I want to go to a stronger graduate school in the US in the future, and eventually work in the US with a good salary. I am interested in careers with strong earning potential, but I also want to make a realistic choice based on my own ability.

For some background, I do not consider myself a genius or really smart. I have taken AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: EM. I personally did not find them extremely difficult. So I think I can handle challenging courses if I work really hard, but I am still worried about competing with very strong students.

For UBC Engineering, my goal would probably be to get into CPEN. I know engineering is generally a stable and practical field, which is a big advantage. However, I am worried that the career ceiling in engineering may not be as high, and UBC’s co-op system may not be as strong as Waterloo’s, especially for jobs in tech or quantitative finance.

For Waterloo Math, I know the co-op system is very strong and it may open more doors in areas like tech, finance, data science, or even quant-related careers. But I am worried about the pressure of studying while constantly applying for jobs. I am also worried that Waterloo Math may have many extremely talented students, and if I cannot compete well, my GPA may suffer. In that case, it might hurt my chances for US grad school and make my path even less stable than engineering.

So my main concerns are:

1. Which program would give me a better chance for a strong US graduate school later?
2. Which one has better career potential if my goal is eventually to work in the US?
3. Is Waterloo Math too risky if I am not a top math genius?
4. Is UBC Engineering more stable, or does it have a lower ceiling compared to Waterloo Math? How’s UBC’s coop system in engineering these years or it is also really tough in getting ideal GPA.

I would really appreciate advice from students, alumni, or anyone familiar with these two programs. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I am currently deciding between Waterloo Mathematics and UBC Engineering, and I would really appreciate some advice.

My long-term goal is quite clear: I want to go to a stronger graduate school in the US in the future, and eventually work in the US with a good salary. I am interested in careers with strong earning potential, but I also want to make a realistic choice based on my own ability.

For some background, I do not consider myself a genius or really smart. I have taken AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: EM. I personally did not find them extremely difficult. So I think I can handle challenging courses if I work really hard, but I am still worried about competing with very strong students.

For UBC Engineering, my goal would probably be to get into CPEN. I know engineering is generally a stable and practical field, which is a big advantage. However, I am worried that the career ceiling in engineering may not be as high, and UBC’s co-op system may not be as strong as Waterloo’s, especially for jobs in tech or quantitative finance.

For Waterloo Math, I know the co-op system is very strong and it may open more doors in areas like tech, finance, data science, or even quant-related careers. But I am worried about the pressure of studying while constantly applying for jobs. I am also worried that Waterloo Math may have many extremely talented students, and if I cannot compete well, my GPA may suffer. In that case, it might hurt my chances for US grad school and make my path even less stable than engineering.

So my main concerns are:

1. Which program would give me a better chance for a strong US graduate school later?
2. Which one has better career potential if my goal is eventually to work in the US?
3. Is Waterloo Math too risky if I am not a top math genius?
4. Is UBC Engineering more stable, or does it have a lower ceiling compared to Waterloo Math? How’s UBC’s coop system in engineering these years or it is also really tough in getting ideal GPA.

I would really appreciate advice from students, alumni, or anyone familiar with these two programs. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I am currently deciding between Waterloo Mathematics and UBC Engineering, and I would really appreciate some advice.

My long-term goal is quite clear: I want to go to a stronger graduate school in the US in the future, and eventually work in the US with a good salary. I am interested in careers with strong earning potential, but I also want to make a realistic choice based on my own ability.

For some background, I do not consider myself a genius or really smart. I have taken AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: EM. I personally did not find them extremely difficult. So I think I can handle challenging courses if I work really hard, but I am still worried about competing with very strong students.

For UBC Engineering, my goal would probably be to get into CPEN. I know engineering is generally a stable and practical field, which is a big advantage. However, I am worried that the career ceiling in engineering may not be as high, and UBC’s co-op system may not be as strong as Waterloo’s, especially for jobs in tech or quantitative finance.

For Waterloo Math, I know the co-op system is very strong and it may open more doors in areas like tech, finance, data science, or even quant-related careers. But I am worried about the pressure of studying while constantly applying for jobs. I am also worried that Waterloo Math may have many extremely talented students, and if I cannot compete well, my GPA may suffer. In that case, it might hurt my chances for US grad school and make my path even less stable than engineering.

So my main concerns are:

1. Which program would give me a better chance for a strong US graduate school later?
2. Which one has better career potential if my goal is eventually to work in the US?
3. Is Waterloo Math too risky if I am not a top math genius?
4. Is UBC Engineering more stable, or does it have a lower ceiling compared to Waterloo Math? How’s UBC’s coop system in engineering these years or it is also really tough in getting ideal GPA.

I would really appreciate advice from students, alumni, or anyone familiar with these two programs. Thank you!