Where should I go if I am dead set on working in aerospace?
I’ve gotten into UofT Engsci, Waterloo Mech Eng, McMaster Eng free choice, and Western Eng. I am dead set on going into aerospace (yes I know that it is difficult without US citizenship) but I don’t know whether to go to UofT or Waterloo.
content:
UofT has more appealing courses but they are all in 3rd/4th year and idk if I want to learn stuff that I will most likely never use for the first two years.
Waterloo: less aerospace related courses, but I can take electives in 3rd and 4th year related to some aerospace topics
Clubs:
they both have rocketry and FSAE teams, but I have heard that UofT’s are more fleshed out/reputable
Co-ops
UofT has PEY co-op which ive heard is pretty hit or miss since it locks you into 16 months with a single employer, but from some other posts I’ve heard that the amount of aerospace co-ops/connections are relatively abundant compared to other unis
Waterloo has a notoriously good co-op but I’m worried that it is just focused on industry/silicon valley/ tech startup, not stuff like aerospace
Campus
I like the look of the UofT campus, but I feel like it would be a pain to get around. Plus, the cost of living would be very high
Waterloo’s campus looked really depressing when I visited, but it seems easy to get around because all the Eng buildings are near each other
Post-grad
UofT has UTIAS which I believe is easier to get into with an Engsci undergrad, since UTIAS profs teach lectures in engsci
If I go to Waterloo, I would hopefully be doing a masters in the US, but it would be difficult to apply because of the difficulty of maintaining a high GPA, plus I believe Waterloo has less opportunities for research projects compared to Engsci (correct me if I’m wrong)
Difficulty
I’ve seen and heard of how Engsci is notoriously difficult, with students usually needing to pull all-nighters and overall having very little social life, not that Waterloo is much better in that aspect, but I’ve heard that it is easier by a decent amount.
Sorry if this post was long-winded or if I’m making a big deal over nothing but the deadline is coming up fast and I’m stressing so much about where to go
TLDR UofT Engsci or Waterloo mech Eng for a job in aerospace