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So basically I got a gaming laptop and I know this is my first mistake but it’s too late now… So I guess I have to carry my brick charger everywhere now but I’m just worried that there won’t be any chargers in lecture for me charge my laptop lol, it can last around 2-3 hours depending on the tasks which isn’t really all that great. I’m doing computer engineering just to give an idea of what lecture halls I may be in. I’m hoping there’s specially the ones with seat outlets but I know McGill is old and a lot of their buildings have still kept their older features. Any help would be nice!

Im coming to McGill this fall and I have gotten my tuition stuff and my residence I’m assuming I pay there monthly but no where I can find the request payment for the meal plan considering it is mandatory for res (carrefour). Any help?

So I’m starting Computer Engineering and my twin brother is starting Mechanical Engineering. We currently have two laptops, and I’m getting a newer one with better specs. The other laptop is only a few months old, so it’s still pretty new.
Here are the specs:
Newer/better laptop:
Intel Core i9
RTX 5060
32 GB RAM
1 TB SSD
Older laptop:
Ryzen 7 260
RTX 5050
16 GB RAM
1 TB SSD
The dilemma is that I obviously want the better laptop. I’m more into computers/gaming and I care way more about things like FPS and performance than my brother does. He plays games too, but he’s definitely not the type of person who cares about squeezing out every last frame.
However, from what I’ve been reading, Mechanical seems like it could benefit more from the better specs, especially because of CAD, 3D modeling, simulations, MATLAB/Simulink, etc. Computer Engineering seems like it would be more comfortable on 16 GB RAM.
My main concern is the RAM. I don’t want to keep the 32 GB laptop just because I want it, only for my brother to eventually need 32 GB for Mechatronics and then have to spend $500+ CAD upgrading the laptop later (if that’s even necessary).
At the same time, I’m being completely honest: I want the better laptop. 😂
I know this sounds like a stupid twin-brother dilemma, but if you were in our situation, would you give the RTX 5060/32 GB laptop to the Mechanical student and keep the RTX 5050/16 GB laptop for Computer Engineering?
Or is the difference in engineering workloads small enough that I should just keep the better laptop since I actually care more about the extra performance?
Would appreciate opinions from people who are actually in Computer Engineering/Mechanical or have experience with the software used in these programs.

Should I give my twin brother the better laptop even though I want it?
So I’m starting Computer Engineering and my twin brother is starting Mechatronics Engineering. We currently have two laptops, and I’m getting a newer one with better specs. The other laptop is only a few months old, so it’s still pretty new.
Here are the specs:
Newer/better laptop:
Intel Core i9
RTX 5060
32 GB RAM
1 TB SSD
Older laptop:
Ryzen 7 260
RTX 5050
16 GB RAM
1 TB SSD
The dilemma is that I obviously want the better laptop. I’m more into computers/gaming and I care way more about things like FPS and performance than my brother does. He plays games too, but he’s definitely not the type of person who cares about squeezing out every last frame.
However, from what I’ve been reading, Mechatronics seems like it could benefit more from the better specs, especially because of CAD, 3D modeling, simulations, MATLAB/Simulink, etc. Computer Engineering seems like it would be more comfortable on 16 GB RAM.
My main concern is the RAM. I don’t want to keep the 32 GB laptop just because I want it, only for my brother to eventually need 32 GB for Mechatronics and then have to spend $500+ CAD upgrading the laptop later (if that’s even necessary).
At the same time, I’m being completely honest: I want the better laptop. 😂
I know this sounds like a stupid twin-brother dilemma, but if you were in our situation, would you give the RTX 5060/32 GB laptop to the Mechatronics student and keep the RTX 5050/16 GB laptop for Computer Engineering?
Or is the difference in engineering workloads small enough that I should just keep the better laptop since I actually care more about the extra performance?
Would appreciate opinions from people who are actually in Computer Engineering/Mechatronics or have experience with the software used in these programs.

So I’m starting Computer Engineering and my twin brother is starting Mechatronics Engineering. We currently have two laptops, and I’m getting a newer one with better specs. The other laptop is only a few months old, so it’s still pretty new.
Here are the specs:
Newer/better laptop:
Intel Core i9
RTX 5060
32 GB RAM
1 TB SSD
Older laptop:
Ryzen 7 260
RTX 5050
16 GB RAM
1 TB SSD
The dilemma is that I obviously want the better laptop. I’m more into computers/gaming and I care way more about things like FPS and performance than my brother does. He plays games too, but he’s definitely not the type of person who cares about squeezing out every last frame.
However, from what I’ve been reading, Mechatronics seems like it could benefit more from the better specs, especially because of CAD, 3D modeling, simulations, MATLAB/Simulink, etc. Computer Engineering seems like it would be more comfortable on 16 GB RAM.
My main concern is the RAM. I don’t want to keep the 32 GB laptop just because I want it, only for my brother to eventually need 32 GB for Mechatronics and then have to spend $500+ CAD upgrading the laptop later (if that’s even necessary).
At the same time, I’m being completely honest: I want the better laptop. 😂
I know this sounds like a stupid twin-brother dilemma, but if you were in our situation, would you give the RTX 5060/32 GB laptop to the Mechatronics student and keep the RTX 5050/16 GB laptop for Computer Engineering?
Or is the difference in engineering workloads small enough that I should just keep the better laptop since I actually care more about the extra performance?
Would appreciate opinions from people who are actually in Computer Engineering/Mechatronics or have experience with the software used in these programs.

So I’m starting Computer Engineering and my twin brother is starting Mechatronics Engineering. We currently have two laptops, and I’m getting a newer one with better specs. The other laptop is only a few months old, so it’s still pretty new.
Here are the specs:
Newer/better laptop:
Intel Core i9
RTX 5060
32 GB RAM
1 TB SSD
Older laptop:
Ryzen 7 260
RTX 5050
16 GB RAM
1 TB SSD
The dilemma is that I obviously want the better laptop. I’m more into computers/gaming and I care way more about things like FPS and performance than my brother does. He plays games too, but he’s definitely not the type of person who cares about squeezing out every last frame.
However, from what I’ve been reading, Mechatronics seems like it could benefit more from the better specs, especially because of CAD, 3D modeling, simulations, MATLAB/Simulink, etc. Computer Engineering seems like it would be more comfortable on 16 GB RAM.
My main concern is the RAM. I don’t want to keep the 32 GB laptop just because I want it, only for my brother to eventually need 32 GB for Mechatronics and then have to spend $500+ CAD upgrading the laptop later (if that’s even necessary).
At the same time, I’m being completely honest: I want the better laptop. 😂
I know this sounds like a stupid twin-brother dilemma, but if you were in our situation, would you give the RTX 5060/32 GB laptop to the Mechatronics student and keep the RTX 5050/16 GB laptop for Computer Engineering?
Or is the difference in engineering workloads small enough that I should just keep the better laptop since I actually care more about the extra performance?
Would appreciate opinions from people who are actually in Computer Engineering/Mechatronics or have experience with the software used in these programs.

My parents have better coverage but I’m worried since I’m in Quebec I may face issues with my parent’s insurance and OHIP but I’m not fully sure. Any help?

Basically I’m going to university and I’m using OSAP to finance my education, and I’m perusing engineering but due to my situation (have a brother also going to uni) and my parents income I’m taking about $16,000 in OSAP loans this year and expect this amount of remain the same for 4 years I will likely have $65,000+ in loans by the time graduate, which is pretty terrifying but that is why I’m trying to invest today using some change I find here and there, so far I have deposited $135 today just to start but hoping to maybe put in $100-200 a month passively. I’m just curious what should I be investing in to maximize the best return while still remaining a bit safe. I’m hoping I can get to atleast $10,000 (through money out in and growth) by the time I graduate.

I’m looking at the cost and it is pretty expensive, though I can pay for it I’m not really a party person and don’t drink. I’m more of a guy who likes to stay inside but I’m willing to go to frosh if that’s the best way to meet people and I guess try out new experiences but I’m curious for those who went in the past if it is an enjoyable event worth the money.

I’m just curious I know computer engineers focus on hardware aswell rather than only software which is much more AI resistant and currently doing well with the AI craze but computer engineering still has a great bit of competition and “AI threat” but here I see much less dooming about a cooked future, just curious why? Are we just better? lol

I’m going to be majoring in computer engineering this fall and I understand with today’s market without connections you have to put in real hard work so I to try to get ahead now while I have the time. My ideal goal is to get into hardware engineering/design at big companies but currently I know nothing. I haven’t had the time to learn coding as I have been focusing on my grades but I know for really anything in today’s world begins with coding. How should I go about doing this and in what direction should I be going into being my first year? I have very good basis on my math and physics (consistently top 1-3 people in my classes). Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Also couple of things extra I want to ask, does the school you go to matter that much? I’m going to a “low semi-target” I would say for Canada/US (McGill but some haven’t ever heard of it so idk if it means much).

Can I somehow work in an area that involves biology? Not my favourite subject to study due to its demanding nature of just memorizing but like the actual content of it and I think I would be pleased if my work has real world health related innovations.

I enjoy the aspects of this career and the areas in can work in!

I’m just wondering a couple of things about this field before i go into it.

If I want to get into hardware engineering, do I have to get a masters degree?

What is the future outlook for this degree when going with the trends of AI, automation and outsourcing?

Also this like kind of an add on but should I try to get an internship first year and if so in what area and how?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Im committing to McGill for CompE but I’m worried about the market and AI. I know the market will look different in 4-5 years from now but from what I have seen that market has only gotten worse in the last 3 years. Any thoughts?

Curious which do you think is better?

Curious which do you think is better?

I’m curious where McGill engineering grads go!

Trying to decide between McMaster Engineering (no free choice) vs UofT Mineral Engineering (deferred from Electrical) and wanted some opinions. My end goal is a career in tech.

McMaster Engineering

Pros:
- Better campus/student life
- More fun/social atmosphere + better res experience
- Less stressful environment overall
- Still has good co-op opportunities at solid companies

Cons:
- No free choice, so I’d still need to compete for Electrical after first year
- Getting into Electrical at Mac seems harder every year
- Fewer tech/networking opportunities compared to UofT from what I’ve heard

UofT Mineral Engineering

Pros:
- Stronger name/reputation
- Easier access to internships/co-ops because of the UofT brand
- I live nearby, so networking/summer experiences would be easier
- Even Mineral Eng at UofT is still respected

Cons:
- Need around an 80% first-year average to transfer into Electrical, which I’ve heard is extremely difficult
- UofT engineering has a reputation for being very stressful
- Pressure of grades + transfer process sounds mentally exhausting
- I don’t mind Mineral Engineering, but I worry it’s less aligned with the future/tech industry and may have a lower ceiling for what I want
- Costs about $6–9k more per year, likely all in loans

Basically deciding between:
- McMaster = potentially happier/balanced experience but uncertainty getting Electrical
- UofT = stronger brand/opportunities but much higher stress, transfer pressure, and cost

Would appreciate any advice, especially from people in engineering/tech.