Studying Computer Science at the University of Waterloo has given me so many opportunities and incredible experiences that I will be forever grateful for. However this also comes with its own set of challenges. We need to talk more about mental health and stress. The university needs to be there for its students and I am here to break the ice.
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But just know if you are going through it that there is hope, life will be good soon ❤️
Would also like to highlight some messages from my friends:
“while i am grateful for the opportunities that waterloo co-op has given me, the brutal student culture that comes along with it almost made it not worth coming here. the co-op system has given us so much privilege that we are often out of touch with reality. constantly hearing things like “i’d never take a job in canada” or “ew i don’t want that job, the pay is so ass” gave me such a damaged perception of what it means to have a “good” job. i spent entire years dismissing awesome jobs and feeling like i was worth nothing just because i wasn’t working at big-name companies. i’ve been told staying in canada after grad is a stupid decision because i’ll be making way less money (aka six figures CAD instead of six figures USD). do they not think about how many people are trying to get by with minimum wage, can’t find viable jobs straight out of undergrad, and are struggling trying to make ends meet? the waterloo mentality is such bullshit.” - Veronika Sustrova
“Waterloo’s co-op program has definitely presented me with more advantages than we probably come to realize, with companies having a big preference for those in the co-op program. It’s made schooling such a different experience where grades don’t matter and interviews do; where you’re judged based on your LinkedIn first and foremost. As harsh as this is at times, the pressure mimics real life dynamics and having the emphasis be on jobs/experience sets everyone up for success in the future. However, this is not without competition between peers and the pressure of finding a job shifting your focus from school. At times, it is also easy to fall into the pressure of thinking you need a “cali co-op” when it may not be what you want or care to have. Overall though, it’s definitely something that sets its students up for success, despite the hardships.” - Irene Martirosyan
Shoutout Juthika Hoque and Mahbod Sabbaghi for also sharing their story (didn't have enough space to put there message, pls watch the video)
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24 авг 2024