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cncoqho | 19 | t3_2r594s | t1_cncmbc5 | ball-satchel | But first u gotta be fees arrangey | 2015-01-02T20:01:36 | null | false | false | 100 |
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cncq6r3 | 12 | t3_2r594s | t1_cncoqho | randomguy12 | Silly Waterlooy university | 2015-01-02T20:50:53 | Alumni. Took dumps in every building on campus | false | false | 101 |
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cncrlkm | 8 | t3_2r594s | t1_cncq6r3 | D_Rail | If only they did something about Joby Miney | 2015-01-02T21:39:47 | Literature? | false | false | 102 |
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cncq23h | 7 | t3_2r5c59 | t3_2r5c59 | uwquestion | Ask your academic adviser. | 2015-01-02T20:46:26 | null | false | false | 103 |
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cncpvc2 | 4 | t3_2r54bs | t3_2r54bs | GrandNewbien | Recycle cycle. http://www.theworkingcentre.org/recycle-cycles/153
Honestly, you can't beat it. | 2015-01-02T20:39:55 | genetic eng | false | false | 104 |
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cncq0zx | 3 | t3_2r5c59 | t3_2r5c59 | GrandNewbien | There's a girl, Daisy the Haircutter, that does it for $5-7. She didn't reply to me when I messaged her though, so there's that.
Oh well. | 2015-01-02T20:45:25 | genetic eng | false | false | 105 |
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cncqr5v | 1 | t3_2r5c59 | t1_cnco6zq | birdswatchly | Seconded | 2015-01-02T21:10:34 | null | false | false | 106 |
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cncpytk | 1 | t3_2r594s | t1_cncms56 | ArtisticD | Depending on your department, sometimes the syllabi are posted on your department's website. Mine have been up since before xmas. | 2015-01-02T20:43:16 | Honours PoliSci | false | false | 107 |
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cncpq3v | 1 | t3_2r54bs | t3_2r54bs | ynasser | Even crappy bikes, if locked with really cheap locks, will get stolen on campus. The [bike centre](https://uwaterloo.ca/student-life-centre/bike-centre) has an auction almost every term. Kijiji and craigslist are also good. | 2015-01-02T20:34:50 | null | false | false | 108 |
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cncqid3 | 1 | t3_2r3k62 | t3_2r3k62 | uw123123 | Background: individual who has gotten two back to back J-1 visas and has worked a total of 16 months in the US (switched US jobs during an 8 month coop term and got 2 different j-1 visas, back to back)
1. if you're trying to extend your current J1 visa, you can do that. Cathy can help you with that. You **CAN extend it while you are in the states** (this occurred in March 2014, please verify)
2. if you're trying to switch jobs in the US for a 8 month coop, that's not going to happen. Cathy will shoot you down and then tell you how great your current job is (regardless of whether or not she knows what the job is). There are ways to do 2 4 month coops back to back in the US, but extremely difficult and requires support from both employers. you will need to **return to Canada** to get the 2nd J-1 visa. It is strongly preferred to be from the same sponsor, but will actually work if it is from 2 sponsors contrary to what CECS tell you. It's a ton of work for them if it isn't.
When you talk to Cathy, remain firm with what you want and stayed focused. her job is to keep employers happy and maintain and increase the number of available jobs for students. this means she will try to sway you to keep you from taking up another job (first hand experience). furthermore, this is not exclusive to Cathy, the rest of the folks at CECS, are here to do the same. With that in mind, **be respectful, don't show your cards**, and play them right and you will have a higher chance of getting back to back J-1 visas. | 2015-01-02T21:02:01 | null | false | false | 109 |
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cncqnyf | 1 | t3_2r5c59 | t1_cnclyw6 | 3uclid | Oasis Joe's > G&T? | 2015-01-02T21:07:30 | null | false | false | 110 |
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cncoyfo | -2 | t3_2r54bs | t3_2r54bs | holaasean | alibaba http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fsb=y&IndexArea=product_en&CatId=&SearchText=bike | 2015-01-02T20:09:07 | null | false | false | 111 |
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cncvfcm | 26 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | ROFLAWETSOCK | Win the hearts of all the subway employees. | 2015-01-02T23:57:03 | CLG Jersey Guy | false | false | 112 |
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cncuo00 | 18 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | mellee115 | I started working toward my goal right after exams ended so I think for me I want to call it a life style change more than a resolution but I've been having a really hard time this last four months. I've been under so much stress and anxiety at school and work that it's taking a toll on me mentally, physically and on my performance academically. I want to be a person that I'm proud of and not get by on mediocrity and I want to stop the cycles of self-hatred that I go through.
I know I am capable of great things so I am going into my last term at Waterloo to finish my minor and I hope to manage my stress better by trying to keep up better in school and maintaining an active lifestyle. And I want to be kinder to myself. | 2015-01-02T23:28:54 | 4B Honours Science + Minor Computer Science | false | false | 113 |
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cncuji4 | 11 | t3_2r594s | t1_cncrlkm | HackedToaster | It's called WaterlooWorksy, but it's delayed indefinitely. | 2015-01-02T23:24:19 | 1B SoftEng | false | false | 114 |
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cnctlxb | 6 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | uwquestion | Kick ass and be bitchin' | 2015-01-02T22:50:51 | null | false | false | 115 |
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cncv7xc | 4 | t3_2r654d | t1_cncuo00 | SantiClaws | Dude... I hope you achieve what you want. My last year was my best year, go out and enjoy things while it lasts. Be kinder to yourself and to others! | 2015-01-02T23:49:22 | null | false | false | 116 |
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cnctp56 | 3 | t3_2r2v2a | t1_cnc6emh | elcanadiano | If you were to store student and employer data in a third-party cloud, you may be dealing with certain legal issues regarding FIPPA and/or similar laws which we're bound by.
Desire2Learn hosting the LMS service is already rather dangerous in this sense. | 2015-01-02T22:54:01 | 4B CS | false | false | 117 |
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cnctsro | 3 | t3_2r2v2a | t1_cnci4hb | elcanadiano | Most likely legal issues. Storing/hosting all of this information (which essentially also includes our résumés, marks, etc. is essentially handling information over to a third party.
- http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/privacy/fippa_basics.html
- https://uwaterloo.ca/privacy/about-information-and-privacy/guidelines-frequently-asked-questions/responding-requests-information | 2015-01-02T22:57:38 | 4B CS | false | false | 118 |
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cnct1x7 | 1 | t3_2r5c59 | t3_2r5c59 | honhonhonFRFR | I'm pleased with Elements at the Boardwalk. It's pricey at $30+, but you can get it done one in a while and go to first choice for maintainence | 2015-01-02T22:31:23 | null | false | false | 119 |
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cncserd | 1 | t3_2r4066 | t3_2r4066 | eristicham | Other posters are saying we'll get it a few months/weeks before convocation. I'm hoping we get some information on it on January 23rd when our standing with regard to the degree is released. | 2015-01-02T22:08:36 | Alumni Honours PHIL+PSCI | false | false | 120 |
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cnct6cx | 1 | t3_2r4i88 | t3_2r4i88 | talktoyouradvisor | Talk to your advisor. | 2015-01-02T22:35:44 | null | false | false | 121 |
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cncv2np | 1 | t3_2q1hmz | t1_cn1ztfi | Soak96 | Cocaine! | 2015-01-02T23:43:52 | null | false | false | 122 |
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cncx82c | 51 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | shellderp | Graduate and beat cancer. | 2015-01-03T01:06:57 | CS 2015 | false | false | 123 |
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cncxdwg | 14 | t3_2r654d | t1_cncx82c | mellee115 | I'm rooting for you shellderp! | 2015-01-03T01:13:46 | 4B Honours Science + Minor Computer Science | false | false | 124 |
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cncwrst | 13 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | SometimesICryAtNight | I want to go to the gym again but I'm afraid that everyone's going to be there.... doing the same thing... | 2015-01-03T00:48:33 | engineering 1b tron | false | false | 125 |
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cncvuvu | 3 | t3_2r654d | t1_cncv7xc | mellee115 | Thank you :) I am definitely going to seize the moment these last couple months because even though it's hard sometimes, I'm going to miss UW! | 2015-01-03T00:13:15 | 4B Honours Science + Minor Computer Science | false | false | 126 |
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cncxo5w | 3 | t3_2r3k62 | t3_2r3k62 | worldwise001 | If the two employers go through the same sponsoring agency (e.g. Cultural Vistas), then they can issue an 8 month long J-1 visa. I've only had experience getting this issued prior to entry to the US, so I don't know how well this will work if you are already in the US at your first employer. If you go this route, you will get issued two training plans under the same visa.
Disclaimer: I am obviously not in co-op so ymmv. | 2015-01-03T01:26:15 | PhD CS (CrySP/IR) | false | false | 127 |
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>In [mathematical logic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematical_logic) and [automated theorem proving](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_theorem_proving), __resolution__ is a rule of [inference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inference) leading to a [refutation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reductio_ad_absurdum) [theorem-proving](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theorem-proving) technique for sentences in [propositional logic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propositional_logic) and [first-order logic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-order_logic). In other words, iteratively applying the resolution rule in a suitable way allows for telling whether a [propositional formula](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propositional_formula) is satisfiable and for proving that a first-order formula is unsatisfiable. Attempting to prove a satisfiable first-order formula as unsatisfiable may result in a nonterminating computation; this problem doesn't occur in propositional logic.
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cncwyo6 | 1 | t3_2p1cnf | t1_cmspbtt | shellderp | True, they told me to stay in the store for 15 mins so I walked around to buy stuff from shoppers. I guess I meant time between approaching the pharmacist and being done the shot was 5 mins. | 2015-01-03T00:56:03 | CS 2015 | false | false | 129 |
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cncwy5w | 1 | t3_2r54bs | t1_cncnjr1 | carbonnanotube | Absolutely, and make sure to get the right frame size. | 2015-01-03T00:55:26 | Take a Guess... | false | false | 130 |
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cncy39q | 1 | t3_2r54bs | t3_2r54bs | SprocketJockey | Craigslist or Kijiji have decent bikes that don't look flashy. When buying a used bike you should definitely try to bring a bike-knowledgeable friend because there are many not-obvious things to look out for and there are a lot of sneaky people selling them. Also, if you don't want your bike stolen, get a solid U-lock, not a cable lock, regardless of how nice the bike is. | 2015-01-03T01:45:04 | null | false | false | 131 |
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cncx0s6 | 1 | t3_2r5npj | t3_2r5npj | EngSciGuy | Well if you already have a cable line installed, the installation fee is waived for Start.ca, and I think also Teksavvy (would have to double check). You have to have the times lineup though (cancel Rogers same day the other starts up).
The only other cost would be the cable modem and router, but you could just use that where ever you go to after. | 2015-01-03T00:58:24 | PhD ECE-QIP | false | false | 132 |
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cncyzx7 | 7 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | Novus_Homo | 1080p | 2015-01-03T02:30:40 | 2B ECE | false | false | 133 |
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cncyxzn | 7 | t3_2r654d | t1_cncykra | rcfox | Blanket over the head, really pacifies them.
Don't be mean to it though! And remember that they're protected animals. | 2015-01-03T02:27:46 | CompEng Alum, 2011 | false | false | 134 |
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cncykra | 6 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | Binky3 | Capture a goose | 2015-01-03T02:08:41 | null | false | false | 135 |
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cnd0ori | 15 | t3_2r654d | t1_cncyzx7 | goatss | That's *so* 2014. It's all about 4K now. | 2015-01-03T04:18:14 | Dimension Breaker | false | false | 136 |
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cnd2vjv | 7 | t3_2r6vwn | t3_2r6vwn | SexualHobo | > How is the easy is it to get a job after first year?
It gets progressively easier. Especially as your technical knowledge, increases, your grades improve, and your resume starts to get dem gainz. First term is *the hardest*. By your last co-op you'll probably have to beat recruiters away with a stick.
> What are the usual requirements for a QA testing job?
This really depends on what company you're QAing for, what team, and what product. If it's a database system or something, then yeah you might need to know SQL. If it's web application then maybe you might need to know Javascript. Who knows? Different places need different stuff.
The point is to be able to effectively communicate that you can learn whatever is required. It helps if you can point to some projects that you had to complete and had no idea what you were doing, but picked it up on-the-fly and got shit done.
> What kinds of coding questions in interviews?
You might need to be able to show that you know how to test things in the interview. Say you have some code that's used on a website to ensure people make their passwords right (needs to be >8 chars, alphanumeric and whatever else). What kinds of test cases should you feed to the program to see if it's correct? You might have to write these tests out on paper or something.
There's a popular book called "Cracking the Coding Interview" that gets tossed around often. It might be worth looking into.
Good luck!
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cnd24kw | 5 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | lordoffire | Some resolutions...
* Lose an inch of fat
* Eat better
* Get 70+ in my remaining courses so I can graduate with some dignity
* Secure a job | 2015-01-03T06:21:17 | 4B CS/BU | false | false | 138 |
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cnd2wtt | 2 | t3_2r5npj | t3_2r5npj | SexualHobo | > I only need internet for 8 months
Dunno man that seems like a pretty long time IMO.
Might as well get some internet that's not shit and go with Teksavvy or something | 2015-01-03T07:34:01 | MC is the best building | false | false | 139 |
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cnd32gq | 2 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | dalastccount | Kill Santa Claus | 2015-01-03T07:47:33 | null | false | false | 140 |
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cnd4zau | 6 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | randomguy12 | My UW new year resolution: take a dump in one of the secured floor toilets in QNC
Real life new year resolution: lose 20 pounds. | 2015-01-03T09:59:27 | Alumni. Took dumps in every building on campus | false | false | 141 |
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cnd3bby | 1 | t3_2r5c59 | t3_2r5c59 | lalit_agarwal | I recently went to Smart Style at the new Walmart located in the Farmer's Market Road. Surprisingly it turned out to be pretty decent. The lady was very professional and she took her time to cut the hair. Also they are having some offer currently, so I got the haircut done for around $12 which I thought was not a bad deal at all. | 2015-01-03T08:07:46 | math-sci | false | false | 142 |
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cnd4s2d | 1 | t3_2qezhu | t1_cn78jym | BraveHeartX | Science doesn't read it | 2015-01-03T09:47:54 | null | false | false | 143 |
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cnd7eea | 16 | t3_2r7oly | t3_2r7oly | Orobin | Don't worry about not being able to do the work. If you get an interview without lying in your application then your potential employer thinks that you're capable of doing the work properly.
Focus on making your resume nice to get the interviews. Learning to do the work is part of every co-op experience, and shouldn't be your primary worry.
Good luck :) | 2015-01-03T11:49:02 | 2A Mech Eng | false | false | 144 |
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cnd6yd7 | 9 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | usharma | Get my f**king degree. | 2015-01-03T11:31:35 | 2B CS (BMath) | false | false | 145 |
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cnd5b3b | 8 | t3_2r654d | t1_cncvfcm | niggabob | U want toasted? | 2015-01-03T10:17:21 | 3A CS | false | false | 146 |
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cnd6skv | 2 | t3_2r654d | t1_cnd64fv | dun_dun_dunn | Lace the cookies with arsenic. | 2015-01-03T11:25:04 | null | false | false | 147 |
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cnd64fv | 2 | t3_2r654d | t1_cnd32gq | BigWiggly1 | Poison the milk. | 2015-01-03T10:56:28 | Engineering | false | false | 148 |
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cnd78xd | 1 | t3_2kifvm | t1_cmnoehg | ShowMyster | yeah that seems unique because other posts I've been searching said to prepare for interview questions which will inquire about why I've got the good eval. | 2015-01-03T11:43:18 | null | false | false | 149 |
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cnd7v7d | 6 | t3_2r7ovw | t3_2r7ovw | TheDarkNobleOne | Wouldn't another nice side project be making an HTML template? | 2015-01-03T12:06:25 | null | false | false | 150 |
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cnd829t | 6 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | ArtisticD | Finish my degree.
Stop sleeping in so much - I know I will feel better with a regular sleep pattern.
Spend more time with old friends. | 2015-01-03T12:13:35 | Honours PoliSci | false | false | 151 |
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cnd9p21 | 4 | t3_2r7oly | t1_cnd7eea | breadwithgrenades | Nice class | 2015-01-03T13:10:57 | mech and leisure '18 | false | false | 152 |
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cndaim3 | 3 | t3_2r7oly | t3_2r7oly | oranje4 | Have you had some previous work experience? If not, other volunteer experiences are good as well - provided that you market them nicely in your resume. Make sure you max out on the 50 applications. I admit though, summer co-ops are a lot harder to find, especially for first years, as most of your peers will be looking for jobs as well. Good luck! | 2015-01-03T13:38:32 | mathematics | false | false | 153 |
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cnd8efz | 2 | t3_2r7ovw | t1_cnd7v7d | lalit_agarwal | I would love to do it on my own but I don't have enough time for that and I need to put up the website asap. I already have the content ready, just need some good templates so that I can use it directly. | 2015-01-03T12:26:06 | math-sci | false | false | 154 |
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cndar9y | 2 | t3_2r7ovw | t1_cnd8efz | kineticflow | If you are *that* short on time, why don't you add the projects to your LinkedIn profile? | 2015-01-03T13:46:40 | Comp Eng 12 💾 PDEng Survivor | false | false | 155 |
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cnd9fci | 2 | t3_2p4kwj | t1_cmws9xi | enigma_ninja | Wow sorry for the super delayed response. I worked at a whole bunch of places - TTC as a student planner, Environment Canada for a research position, Region of Peel as a event planner/research assistant, and my last one was a very much a business job in corporate strategy of a large Canadian company (which is the company that I ended up with in the end). I found that a lot of my friends in EB ended up in very diverse fields - I have friends doing GIS, marketing, HR, event planning, business assistants, environmental education, etc. It really is what you make of it and the connections you make during your coop terms. Make sure you take advantage of those!!! | 2015-01-03T13:01:47 | null | false | false | 156 |
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cnd82dp | 2 | t3_2r5c59 | t1_cnclyw6 | drunk_escapades | I second Oasis Joe's.
Ask for Joe Bischof, he really knows what the hell he's doing. Possible to get a cut w/tax+tip for under $30. | 2015-01-03T12:13:42 | null | false | false | 157 |
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cnd9isx | 1 | t3_2p4kwj | t1_cmvz60t | enigma_ninja | Sorry for the mad delay in response. Jobs in EB field can range pretty wildly. My first coop term paid me ~$20/hour which is on the high end. And then my third one paid me ~$14,15/hour which is kind of on the lowish/medium side of things. It reallllly depends on where you end up. A good rule of thumb is that federal governments pay the least, provincial is a bit more than federal, and municipal governments tend to pay the most. From what I hear, York Region, Suncor, Rogers, Hydro One, Toronto Hydro, OPG are all companies that EB students have worked in for coop and pay +$20/hour for their students (I think Hydro One may pay up to $30/hour). | 2015-01-03T13:05:03 | null | false | false | 158 |
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cnd7vjp | 1 | t3_2r7oly | t3_2r7oly | TheDarkNobleOne | Just apply to QA | 2015-01-03T12:06:45 | null | false | false | 159 |
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cnd7w82 | 1 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | TheDarkNobleOne | Join more clubs | 2015-01-03T12:07:29 | null | false | false | 160 |
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cnd8304 | 1 | t3_2qruji | t3_2qruji | gayina3way | Clinton Loo is a great guy, I would definitely suggest talking to him. | 2015-01-03T12:14:29 | null | false | false | 161 |
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cnd83iw | 0 | t3_2r6vwn | t1_cnd2vjv | eat_pb | +1 for Cracking the Coding Interview. That book is an excellent resource. | 2015-01-03T12:15:07 | 4A Computer Engineering | false | false | 162 |
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cndegee | 13 | t3_2r8195 | t3_2r8195 | isarl | Tell your driver to bring a sleeping bag and pillow, and crash on your floor.
Book a last minute flight to YKF instead, and get a cab to campus.
Take the train instead, and public transit from the station in Kitchener to campus.
Tell your driver that a hotel room for one night costs a lot less than the pain and inconvenience of getting in an accident, dealing with possible hospitalisation, and paying to repair/replace their vehicle.
Come back to school 1+ days late when the roads are better. | 2015-01-03T15:48:59 | quasi-employed alumnus | false | false | 163 |
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cndb6mx | 6 | t3_2r7oly | t3_2r7oly | Mackinstyle | Just don't do anything stupid and it'll be fine. You're a first year so no offense but programming experience or not, they don't expect a ton from you. Use your first co-op term to learn the ins and outs of being an effective, cooperative employee. Learn how the workplace works and all that soft stuff. | 2015-01-03T14:00:55 | Somehow Employable MSc | false | false | 164 |
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cndd7cb | 6 | t3_2r654d | t1_cnd5b3b | mooowolf | with cheese? | 2015-01-03T15:07:38 | null | false | false | 165 |
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cndbcsv | 3 | t3_2r8195 | t3_2r8195 | TheSpektor | Take the VIA train to kitchener | 2015-01-03T14:06:39 | Legalease | false | false | 166 |
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cndb73a | 3 | t3_2r7oly | t3_2r7oly | ssc9309 | After an honest interview, the employers should be fully aware of your skills. If they still hire you for a job that you don't have a skill for yet, it means they are expecting a learning curve in the beginning of the term.
Depending on the employers they could either help you almost full time or expect you to learn by yourself during the work term. | 2015-01-03T14:01:19 | null | false | false | 167 |
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cndbdqf | 3 | t3_2r8195 | t3_2r8195 | pcxusd | Not sure what kind of ideas you are expecting.
If you don't have a lot of stuff, then travel by bus (Go, Greyhound). Or carpool with someone, Kijiji.
If you really need the other person to travel with you, then you can't really do much unless someone is willing to let a stranger to stay with them overnight. | 2015-01-03T14:07:30 | bkrpt | false | false | 168 |
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cndcjym | 3 | t3_2r6vwn | t3_2r6vwn | TheDarkNobleOne | Depends if you're doing automation QA or manual QA. Most manual QAs just require you to be in a computer related field. Anything else is just extra but does help you with getting selected for interviews.
Automation QAs/Testing requires more technical knowledge. Probably a decent understanding in Python or Java depending on the way they run their automation. Shouldn't be anything too hard to pick up. Suggest you take a look at Selenium and try to make some scripts on your computer with it | 2015-01-03T14:45:50 | null | false | false | 169 |
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cndc5j2 | 2 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | mediocrityisenough | Not mediocrely pass my classes, and meet some more friends/socialize more. | 2015-01-03T14:32:44 | 4B English Lit. | false | false | 170 |
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cndcgxm | 2 | t3_2r7ovw | t3_2r7ovw | NotQuiteSonic | I like this theme and it was adapted to Jekyll by a UW grad https://github.com/y7kim/agency-jekyll-theme | 2015-01-03T14:43:04 | Former Math|Staff | false | false | 171 |
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cndcquk | 1 | t3_2r1sjm | t3_2r1sjm | engineeredbeard | If you're maintaining a strength routine as you stated, why not do SL 5x5 or some variant of a strength program (can be found in r/fitness)? The 5 core lifts improve stability whilst progressively increasing strength. | 2015-01-03T14:52:15 | null | false | false | 172 |
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cndcafk | 0 | t3_2r7oly | t3_2r7oly | RussetWolf | For programming, Google is your friend. Seriously, the most important thing is having a basis to understand how, which you do from your CS courses. The details of a language are all googlable. | 2015-01-03T14:37:12 | 5A BBA/BCS - The Dyke in DD | false | false | 173 |
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cndf93c | 7 | t3_2r7oly | t3_2r7oly | Potsu | Having a good resume is very important. I skimped on my resume for the first 3 co-op terms and didnt even get a 3rd co-op placement (granted this was 2008 when the economy imploded). Went to a resume building workshop and had it critiqued by someone at CECS. You get a FREE critique as your first one I believe so use it!
After redoing my resume I landed a job in Calgary and then Microsoft. Don't lie on your resume and don't sweat it when you have that one question in an interview you absolutely blank on. You might fail horribly on an interview but use it as a experience to learn from. You won't get every job you interview for but every opportunity is worth it. | 2015-01-03T16:15:57 | CS | false | false | 174 |
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cndg4kp | 3 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | sturphbeboss | Go to shoe tag classes three times a week, write 250 words daily, don't use 4 a.m. as a bedtime. | 2015-01-03T16:44:36 | English Lit&Rhet 2017 | false | false | 175 |
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cndhstq | 3 | t3_2r654d | t1_cncyxzn | Binky3 | maybe I can get my goose to fight one of my professors | 2015-01-03T17:38:23 | null | false | false | 176 |
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cndga4n | 2 | t3_2r8195 | t3_2r8195 | ILikeStyx | 5C and mostly rain is the forecast for Ottawa and Waterloo tomorrow. You shouldn't have problems aside from possible bad traffic on the 401. | 2015-01-03T16:49:41 | null | false | false | 177 |
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cndf618 | 2 | t3_2r7ovw | t3_2r7ovw | shellderp | Try this site, I like their templates http://www.free-css.com/
It's ok to suck at design, I'm no good at it either. Unless you're trying to find a web dev job, I think it's totally cool to use templates. | 2015-01-03T16:13:03 | CS 2015 | false | false | 178 |
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cndgao6 | 2 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | ILikeStyx | Get paid more and work less. ha! | 2015-01-03T16:50:12 | null | false | false | 179 |
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cndhd62 | 2 | t3_2r3k62 | t1_cndgps1 | worldwise001 | If you already have an offer lined up elsewhere right after, then it's perfectly fine for you to loop in both recruiters to explain what you are doing. They will consult their respective immigration depts and figure out the best way to have this happen. If it is through the same third-party sponsoring agency (e.g. Cultural Vistas) which is *not* the employer, then its very likely they can issue you a 8 month long J-1.
If you don't yet have an offer, then it is likely that you will have to apply for a 2nd J-1. It is possible that because of good work, you may be able to extend your J-1 and you can work at the same employer for 8 months instead of 4. I would suggest that you ask your recruiter what options exist for extending your internship, and to keep that open as a possibility. If this is not possible (e.g. they only hire for 1 term), consult the second employer as to what needs to be done, whether you need to fly back for a 2nd reentry, or whether the 1st one can be extended. Some companies (especially bigger ones) will be sympathetic, and some may not be. | 2015-01-03T17:24:27 | PhD CS (CrySP/IR) | false | false | 180 |
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cndihit | 1 | t3_2r3k62 | t1_cndhd62 | n7z | Would you suggest that I tell both recruiters what I'm doing even if my start date for the first employer is only 23 days away, and I only have a verbal offer from the second company? | 2015-01-03T17:59:40 | null | false | false | 181 |
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cndgps1 | 1 | t3_2r3k62 | t1_cncxo5w | n7z | Thanks for the response, I'm also not in co-op. Do you think it would be a bad idea to tell my first employer (a big internet company) that I want to extend the visa to 8 months (like can they revoke my offer)? I'm in the process of getting the visa but I'm not sure if I should tell the first employer that I want to work somewhere else afterwards. It would be annoying but possible to come back to Canada and re-apply for the second J-1 after my first internship. Would this be safer? I'm not sure if I'm just being paranoid lol. | 2015-01-03T17:03:54 | null | false | false | 182 |
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cndhia8 | 0 | t3_2r8195 | t3_2r8195 | worldwise001 | I moved back in today in snow + freezing rain + rain today from Hamilton + storage unit. It's not terrible; I would suggest being prepared for long drives and slow traffic. The highways today were crawling at about 30-40kph instead of the usual 80-90, and main streets were 15-20 instead of 30-40, so keep that in mind when traveling.
Waterloo and other Southern Ontario regions are being pretty good with the plows so far, so you will likely be fine.
As others suggested, try taking a train or other public transit, or fly to YKF. | 2015-01-03T17:29:05 | PhD CS (CrySP/IR) | false | false | 183 |
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cndismy | 2 | t3_2r3k62 | t1_cndihit | worldwise001 | Yes. I had two internships for Spring '14 and Fall '14 terms, and I e-mailed both recruiters around January/February.
Earlier is better. Get this sorted out ASAP. | 2015-01-03T18:09:48 | PhD CS (CrySP/IR) | false | false | 184 |
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cndikrx | 1 | t3_2r7oly | t1_cndaim3 | boolgogi | I've had 3 jobs (worked part time in highschool and fulltime summers) as well as 3 volunteer positions | 2015-01-03T18:02:40 | 1B Math | false | false | 185 |
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cndiz4f | 1 | t3_2r8195 | t1_cndd26y | twofactorial | Its ok, you didn't really give an answer either. | 2015-01-03T18:15:54 | 3B Statistics | false | false | 186 |
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cndlkdt | 1 | t3_2r4i88 | t3_2r4i88 | dem_cakes | My friend has been in conditional every term I believe. I think you're close enough that Kashif won't give you the boot.
He's a nice dude though so go talk to him! | 2015-01-03T19:35:57 | 3A SciBus | false | false | 187 |
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cndm3ck | 1 | t3_2r7oly | t1_cnd9p21 | Python9000 | Mech 18 represent
http://giphy.com/gifs/life-thrones-represent-kkYu3ySrA5v5m | 2015-01-03T19:51:57 | null | false | false | 188 |
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cndkkvt | 1 | t3_2r594s | t1_cncpytk | ChinaBBG | What is the website for certain departments?
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cndjm74 | 1 | t3_2r7oly | t1_cndikrx | chxistine | >
I wouldn't worry about finding a co-op then. :) | 2015-01-03T18:36:36 | 2B Physics | false | false | 190 |
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cndimu2 | 0 | t3_2qzq96 | t3_2qzq96 | oranje4 | I'm seeing the same thing here. But some other people doesn't have this warning. IDK what's going on .... | 2015-01-03T18:04:30 | mathematics | false | false | 191 |
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cndm3yd | -1 | t3_2r8195 | t3_2r8195 | honhonhonFRFR | I drove up from Michigan to Wloo today through some very fun weather
good thing I played Forza5 while on vacation, it prepared me for the rear wheels suddenly sliding about when I try to change lanes at 100kph. | 2015-01-03T19:52:28 | null | false | false | 192 |
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cndq5bj | 13 | t3_2r92wx | t1_cndpqiw | wtfisjavascript | For me I got fucked over by the shitty jobmine ranking system. I got matched with a shitty job while at the same time I got a better offer from a job outside of jobmine. I went to the advisor for "advice" and they said I had to reject the better job or fail a co-op term. Blah Blah Blah, I rejected the better job, wasted four months doing jackshit and not getting paid (because apparently CECA allowed "volunteer" positions even though we had to pay them co-op fees). Looking back at it now I should have just ignored the "advisor" and failed that co-op term because at least I would have had something meaningful on my resume instead. And it turns out failing a co-op term is not even that bad.
tl;dr FUCK CECA and FUCK the "Advisors". | 2015-01-03T21:59:56 | 5C arts | false | false | 193 |
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cndok7g | 10 | t3_2r92wx | t3_2r92wx | wtfisjavascript | I have personally been to one advisor for "advice" and it fucked me over for my first co-op and snow balled into fucking me over for the remaining co-ops. This is just speaking from my experiences with CECA, but I feel that the whole system is heavily favoured for the employers. I would assume that if you contact any of the "advisors", they would simply give you the standard cookie cutter "advice" that can already be obtained from reading the CECA website. | 2015-01-03T21:09:29 | 5C arts | false | false | 194 |
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cndpqiw | 5 | t3_2r92wx | t1_cndok7g | sievernich | Care to elaborate? | 2015-01-03T21:46:47 | null | false | false | 195 |
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cndp78x | 2 | t3_2r7oly | t1_cndoz41 | wtfisjavascript | With that mark, why are you even worried? This will land you a QA job at the very least but you will likely end up with a developer job. Good luck on jobmine! | 2015-01-03T21:29:52 | 5C arts | false | false | 196 |
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cndmoog | 2 | t3_2r654d | t3_2r654d | audiboth | Concrete goals:
* Meditate 5 minutes every day.
* Gym 5x a week.
* Sunscreen application, every day.
* 15 min on learning a language, every day.
* Eat breakfast, every day.
* Drink 1-2L of water, every day.
Intangible:
* Be a better person - kinder, stronger, less complaining. Become the type of someone I would admire.
* Before reacting, imagine what someone I admire would do. | 2015-01-03T20:10:46 | null | false | false | 197 |
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cndovzx | 2 | t3_2r7oly | t3_2r7oly | wtfisjavascript | I was in the same situation as you and as a result I ended up with a shitty first co-op. But my grades were also shit so I guess that is expected. If your grades are decent I think most employers will look past your lack of programming experience and still hire you. When it comes down to it, the employers are looking for someone that can pick things up quickly. Programming experience can help with quickly learning the new concepts during co-op but a lot of times the programming experience can be irrelevant as the stuff they get you to do is learnable within a week or so. This is all speaking from experience. | 2015-01-03T21:20:02 | 5C arts | false | false | 198 |
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cndpm5x | 1 | t3_2r54bs | t3_2r54bs | thelzs | Check the UW Free & For Sale FB group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UWclassifieds/ | 2015-01-03T21:42:54 | 3A Biomed [Nisei] | false | false | 199 |