The reason I have chosen this college was that it had a co-op program. It was also one of the only schools to offer both an arts and business program. I wanted to study social sciences; however, I also wanted to study the business side of things. The University of Waterloo let me do exactly that.
Course Curriculum
It needs to be modified. There are things that we are learning for the sake of learning them. When I sit in my business classes, I feel that I am getting something out of it. With my social science classes, things are outdated and irrelevant. I also don't think lectures are effective.
Internship
Yes. Every 4 months you are either on a school term or a work term. You do at least 5 work terms. You have to find your own jobs through the use of the school's job portal or you can apply it on your own.
Fees
We have to pay for tuition, faculty endowment fees, coop fees, dental and insurance fees, public transit fees, student union fees.
Examination Structure
Exams are usually spread out a couple of times a semester. Eg. I usually have 3 midterms throughout the term before I write a final for each class. Exams tend to be mostly multiple choice; however, there could be other forms of evaluations.
Faculty
The faculty is great. They could do a better job trying to figure out what students want in order to succeed. For example, my faculty could help us find more art/ business jobs to fill our internships.
Hostel
I lived off campus. This was the best for me as I was able to make friends on my own will. I also was able to cook myself which saved me a lot of money. I found a place that housed the least people as possible. So, I live with 1 other roommate.
