Do I need to know how to code going into CS? I just got admitted but I'm pretty bad at coding (only know basic python stuff). Will I flunk out of my first year?

What should I study this summer before going into CS? Any programming language or pure math?

If I want to turn left out of churches chicken after the drive thru am I allowed? LOL Sounds weird but there are no traffic lights that face that way? Only when you leave the delta plaza not leaving church's chicken. It's easy to just leave and turn right, like you would safely on a red light. But what if I wanna go left or straight into the delta plaza? Will my car sitting in the church's chicken driveway even trigger the light to turn red for Dundas st? 🤣🤣🤣 I also haven't been there in a few months so very possible this isn't even an issue anymore

First study term in the spring, and holy shit I love it. I love walking around the trees and the sun shining on the way to class, sitting wherever I want and the atmosphere being quiet, and going to tims and not waiting in line for 15 mins. I’ll honestly be sad when the term is over

I recently got into Cs and am considering a lot of things rn, one of the things is that i wanna pursue a sport while i do my studies. I want tonknow if thats delusional thinking or if it's possible. Cuz anywhere I ask this, ppl say it's up to the person and how hard they work etc etc but cuz UW is top of the top i wanna hear what you guys have to say :D

I got into UW CS, and I just have some questions about the UW CS program.

From what I've heard, the UWaterloo CS doesn't have the good co-op and job placement rates it used to because of the job market. Is it true?

As an UWaterloo CS student, how do you think about the prospect of this program?

And if I go there and do like an ‘average’ student, can I still get a good job? (My current goal is to be specialized in AI area, not only focusing in coding/software engineering).

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Title^. First summer term in waterloo, the weather + less people seems really nice!

People who've experienced summerloo before, how should I make the most of it? Things to do both on or off campus, places to visit that might be better this time of year, etc

Anyone else near this neighbourhood hearing this?

Originally, I thought it was in front of where I live but it seems to be coming from closer to Hugo Cres/ Heiman area. I can't pinpoint exactly where it's coming from to investigate or call anyone about it. Does anyone know what's going on? It's very annoying.

Who's the next UW's Erik Demaine?

Hey y'all I recently got accepted for Schulich and Laurier BBA, these two programs are my best options but l'm so lost in which one I should choose (still waiting on afm, ivey, and qcomm). I know i want to go somewhere where I can still have a social life and still have that "Uni experience" but I also want to make sure I can get a job right out of Uni or go to law school I haven't decided yet. For example, if I choose Laurier I feel like I'll regret it because of Schulich's prestige in the industry (I know Laurier bba) has been developed into a stronger program) I also want to ensure a good GPA if I decide to go to law school, idk I feel like I'll miss out on something if I don't go to schulich cause of the prestige. It's just the way I think because BBA is associated with Laurier and laurier is generally looked down upon. pls help!

If anyone is in first year (or any year) and would like to give advice pls feel free to do so, it would be greatly appreciated I just need to know honestly what would be good for me in the long run. Thank you 🙏🏽

To calculate percentage of business use is a simple calculation between total km start of year vs total km at loss date divided by total online km -- from my understanding. Why does this form, T2125, need to be filled out?

Its usually a small pool of students, with many weighing the pros and cons of CFM vs CS. What are your thoughts? and have you committed?

just accepted math! ik you pick it second year but I keep seeing you “declare” it but like wtf is that, is it end of first year or ??

Hi All,

I'm reaching out to you as a concerned Laurier student and resident living in Ontario.

Recently there has been a proposed Bill 5 which would allow for certain companies to get special economic permits that would exempt them from our current provincial regulations (not just limited to environmental regulations). There are many articles on this issue, I am asking you as one of the representatives of Laurier's students to take some action and pressure the eco and sustainability clubs to act on our behalf.

Whether that be asking them to inform students of the potential harm from the bill, organize discussion around this, write an open letter, collaborate with other environmental clubs/schools, or spread the existing petitions by the various organizations that have been active in fighting against this bill.

Here are some other links for more information, but I'm sure you can find more information online as well as at the David Suzuki Foundation:

The Bill

CBC News Article

The Pointer Article

EcoJustice Petition

Sincerely, A Laurier Undergraduate Student

TLDR: Ford Government is Threatening the Environment Again, Sign the Petition that is Linked and Pressure Eco councils + sustainability clubs to take action (Email or DM them).

I never really considered cs as I thought it was impossible to get into, I just assumed i would go for ce. Somehow I got it and now Im not sure what to choose. I find sciences interesting but I am passionate about coding and really enjoy it. If the job prospects were the same I would choose cs however the market seems quite cooked and ce seems safer in that regard 🥀. You can also do most cs jobs with ce but not the other way round I think. What should I choose?

Hello, I’m thinking about accepting my offer to Laurier but I was hoping for some insight from current students regarding some questions (:

1. Is the program math heavy?
2. What kind of assessments are there be (e.g., presentations, tests, case comps, etc)
3. Is it difficult to maintain a high GPA? Asking for co-op and bc I want to apply to law school after grading
4. How’s the workload?
5. Hows the social scene and campus?

I’d appreciate any advice ! Thanks

Hey everyone, I’m looking to surprise someone with a flower delivery on Mother’s Day, but I’d like to do it anonymously. Does anyone know of any local flower shops or delivery services in Kitchener-Waterloo that offer this option? It’s important that the sender info stays hidden (at least for now) — just want it to be a nice surprise. Any recommendations would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi all,

I am subletting in King Street Towers Tower 2 in the spring 2025 term. I haven't moved in yet, but I heard a lot of mixed reviews, some good and bad, but some were outdated.

I was just wondering if it was a good place to live at, is it quiet etc.

Thanks in advance!

Tried painting at Waterloo Park today, but it was too crowded to find a decent spot. Ended up just taking photos instead—worked out way better I guess.

Although, if you’re into photography, painting, or sketching, it’d be cool to connect, discover spots, maybe even plan some meetups.

I was accepted to Math with coop , I’m however interested in Cs/Data science would try my hardest to transfer into one of these programs at the end of first year. I know that cs135 and 136 will be my deciding factor for my transfer. I would like to know if attaining 90 in both courses is achievable for a person who’s had no prior experience in coding . Ice always wanted to learn coding but never really found the time. I’m willing to put in my maximum effort . I want to know how measurable my goals are . Feel free to share any type of thoughts .

hii im looking for a sublet for four months for the fall term - with all female roommates lol

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Is it too late for me to join? I can’t find registration anywhere for some reason

Is anyone missing a budgie in the Country Hills area? We had one fly into our gazebo this evening so we've fed it, watered, and made a cage from a laundry basket. Humane society has also been contacted and the bird is indoors for the night to keep warm with the weather going to freezing tonight.

When it says, “Applicants must have a minimum of final overall average 80% in the following list of three courses: English, Advanced functions, and calculus and vectors”, does that really mean the total average of those 3 courses must be a minimum of 80%?

I did the math and that would mean I’d just need to pass calculus… is this really true?

Hey guys,

I'm a student from Western and I'm taking a course at Waterloo for the first time (CS 246) over the summer. I was hoping to ask a few questions to someone who's taking this course or has taken it in the past.

Thanks!

Hey everyone! I’ve been accepted into both M/FARM and Math, and I’m struggling to decide between the two. I’m considering a future career in actuarial science, but I’m still unsure and want to explore other options. The reason I was thinking about actuarial science was because I found that actuary's problem-solve a lot with math (from what I understand, the math isn't super redundant and is more rigorous compared to accounting), and there's less of a focus on research and science.

I looked at the first-year courses, and M/FARM and Math seem almost the same, with the only difference being a mandatory finance course in M/FARM. I have a few questions:

1. Which program is better for someone who enjoys algebra and calculus, but dislikes geometry and trigonometry?
2. If I choose FARM and later decide to switch to Math, could I transition easily into actuarial science or other majors (i.e., combinatorics, data science)? What’s the process like?
3. I want to keep my options open. Do both FARM and Math first years allow for flexibility in exploring other majors?
4. I’m neutral about finance. Are there other majors that might be a better fit for my interest in calculus and algebra?
5. How much do grades matter for co-op placements? Would I get better grades in one program compared to the other?
6. If I do indeed want to be an actuary after first year, should I switch from FARM to actuarial science, or does it not really matter?

I know if I choose Math, I won't be able to go back to FARM, so I was just wondering

Any advice would be really appreciated

Saw some at Superstore like a month ago, and picked some up, and then picked up more until they ran out a week or two later. I have seen the Sugar version at a few other places, but that was the only time I found the Zero.

Anyhow know where, in K/W, I can pick some up this weekend? Thanks in advance : )

Looking for 12 or 24 cans.

Hey k/w. Im looking to get a gaming group going, as my last local one died out.

I have a large gaming space, and all the games. I used to be the owner/operator of a board game cafe, so my collection is vast.

Looking to host a group of EDH, other board games, 420 friendly people's.

If you are interested at all, drop me a dm. Ive got a few people in already, but still several seats open.

Have a great day anyone reading this!

For anyone in Mechanical Engineering, what was your gpa and g12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, Advance Functions, and Calculus. I really want to get into Mechanical engineering for this uni, but I'm not sure if my current grades are good enough.

Thankyou

Are there any electric skateboard communities in Waterloo or Kitchener? I'm looking to go on group rides.

Hi! I just started going to conventions; specifically ones in toronto si ce they’re the most well known, but I went to poyofest today in Kitchener and got me wondering if there were any other nerd conventions other than comicon!

Saw emergency on Weber street east hope everyone is ok. Road was closed.

Applying for first yr residency, I’ve heard that it’s hard to get uw place? How’s it even determined ab who gets what residency building?

I did fall 2024 and winter 2025 courses, and am doing summer courses right now as well. However, one course that I need to complete my bba concentration is only available in the fall 2025 term. Essentially has anyone taken 4 semesters to complete their 4th year or know if it is possible?

I emailed academic advising on Thursday but they haven’t got back to me yet I’m assuming they’re busy so I’m just stressin. Thanks

Hey guys, Does anyone play baseball on weekends or even weekdays? I would love to join. Though I have never played baseball but have played cricket a lot, and would love to see how it goes with baseball.

Does BU121 have mandatory labs the same way that BU111 does? I’m on a co-op term and trying to see if I can take this now instead of waiting until Winter 2025, but I wouldn’t be able to attend any labs or classes or anything. Thanks in advance!

So sorry for who ever is dating this loser but if ur bf has bleach blonde hair, East Asian, neon yellow jacket, glasses, white, was at Conestoga mall today, bought smth from Tom ford and got a little bag for wtvr he got,and went back to where ever via the train with his two East Asian friends around 4:30... he is literally on hinge here and showing off his account to his buddies even tho said said bruh why do u have hinge u have a girlfriend. Plz upvote so she sees this.

Saw here that requesting a roommate often gets fufilled at the expense of your rez ranking. Me and bro both got in for cs so it seemed like a no brainer but is it? What do y’all think makes or breaks your first year more, bad rez or random roommates? I’m down with meeting new people so if Rez is a big concern ion mind splitting from bro. I also be hearing the horror stories bout no AC 😭.

Also on that note, what are the best rez for first year cs? (I’ll do my own research too dw)

What is the best body shop? GM Bennett, JLS or CarStar Kieswetter?

I got into ce, but my cs and cfm offers got deferred to mathematics. I am not the most interested in hardware. I was wondering the probability of going into math and transferring into cs vs going into ce and transferring into se. I also have uoft cs and ce! any advice would be appreciated 😊

This restaurant was a complete disappointment. From being overcharged on our bill to experiencing terrible service, I cannot recommend it. We were also asked to pay for another guest's bill after they left, and the staff overlooked two items from their order. To make matters worse, we were asked to speak with the owner, which was both embarrassing and humiliating. The manager insisted on payment and even called enforcement. Overall, the entire experience was dreadful.

Hi, I have a couple of questions that I hope you guys could provide advice on

1. How much cs are we supposed to know going into this? I did ICS4U and I do competitive programming,but I haven’t actually coded anything. Assuming that I know no coding at all, will it be hard to find a co op first year?

2. How is the dd program? Is the double degree even worth it or should I just go to cs.

3. What is networking and how to do it? I heard that it is rally important for cs majors. I know it is not just adding your classmates on LinkedIn, so how to network properly ( I’m an introverted extrovert, if that matters)

4. Is it worth living in res? I’m from gta and my family is renting in an apartment. Is it worth moving if my parents are both remote workers( finance /accounting and swe). I wanna know if it will impact my experience at the uni but I wanna gain independence. My parents really wanna move to Kitchener. Please help w this one.

General question: what is something productive I can do over the summer; I’ve had my break and I’m gonna be bored. What subject/ cert/ skills( like communication ) should I focus on the most??

Thanks so much. I will really appreciate any advice.

One of my friends has strep throat and can no longer attend. 1 ticket for sale for $85. The show is sold out. DM me if interested

Hello! I recently received a conditional offer that says I need to meet my conditions by July 7th. However, IB results come out on July 6th and I don't know if my teachers will update OUAC in a day. I did not apply as an IB student, so only my OSSD transcript goes to unis. Does anyone know when they would give me a firm offer if I met the conditionals. Would they just look at the report card that comes out in June?

I lived in Building 130 in 2017, and since I was satisfied that year, I decided to return to 130 Lincoln in 2023. That turned out to be a terrible and regrettable decision! I lived in Unit 411 of Building 130 Lincoln for two years starting from early 2023—two years filled with distress and very bad memories. During this time, I constantly battled black mold growing in the bathroom, bedroom, and around the windows. Whenever I had guests over, they would complain about the damp smell in the apartment.

Since early April, the noise from children playing around the pool disrupted our afternoon rest and peace, and the noise would continue until 11 PM. When Ms. Juan was the building superintendent, everything was clean and organized. But after she left, there was no one in her office and no one to take responsibility. Online shopping packages would go missing, and people left rotten and expired food at the building entrance for others to take, creating an unpleasant scene.

Now that I’ve been out of that building for three months, I finally feel at peace. I absolutely do not recommend this building to anyone.

In winter 2025 I started Comp Sci 4B. I reached out to a CS advisor to see if I was okay to graduate. They confirmed that I'm set to graduate, saying quote "You should be okay to graduate as long as you pass all your courses this term."

However I forgot to check the 20 credit requirement myself. I have these 40 courses, but because MTHEL 199 is 0.25 credits I'm currently at 19.75.

Not really sure what to do now. Has anyone run into this problem before?

This is the list of my courses.

1 CS 135

2 FINE 150

3 MATH 135

4 MATH 137

5 MTHEL 199

6 SPCOM 100

7 CS 136

8 ECON 101

9 MATH 136

10 MATH 138

11 PHYS 111

12 CS 245

13 CS 246

14 MATH 239

15 SPCOM 225

16 STAT 230

17 ARABIC 101

18 CS 240

19 CS 241

20 CS 251

21 FINE 130

22 CLAS 104

23 CS 350

24 CS 360

25 ENGL 210

26 CS 341

27 CS 348

28 CS 349

29 STAT 231

30 ANTH 100

31 FR 152

32 GEOG 219

33 MATH 225

34 ENGL 101

35 PSYCH 101

36 CHEM 120

37 CO 487

38 CS 454

39 CS 480

40 ENGL 335

So I got into both (im crying rn 😭). And I don't know what to take.

Main consideration is industrial career opportunities after graduating and coop employment during studies. Which one would make it better for me as a broke first Gen.

Also money is an issue too. Since cs is expensive, I would be short money alot. OSAP stays the same no matter whuvj program i choose. Do other students just work. Like what are my financial options.

In terms of what I LIKE, I am not really passionate about life I general so idk how to choose something on happiness and satisfaction. But if the moneys in cs then Ig ill go there?

I definitely see myself making big contributions in creating new math that would be useful solving all of the world, but I probably am not cool and I need money before even starting grad school.

Any advice regarding career opportunities in Waterloo math, switching into industry after PhD and making great money, or any other advice would be really helpful. Thank you.

Simple PSA letting yall know that my fiancées car this morning had its handle ripped off and key lock destroyed. Neighbour might have camera footage.

Car was still locked, nothing was stolen, there was nothing of value in the car.

2013 Rio too so not a high value car.

sigh