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1、滑铁卢大学数学和劳里埃大学商科双学位常见提问解答Whats the difference between being a Waterloo-based and Laurier-based student? This is probably the most frequently asked question. To maximize your chances of getting into the Double Degree program, it is recommended that you apply through both the University of Waterloo (UW
2、) and Wilfid Laurier University (WLU). Both universities have their own admissions process, and if accepted in through both, you can choose which school is your “home school“. It should be noted that the program is academically identical, regardless of your home school. You get the same education, d
3、egrees, etc - you are a full-time student of both universities, which means that you have access to the amenities, facilities, etc of both universities, and you only pay tuition to your home school. However, if you are accepted through both schools and are trying to decide which to call your home sc
4、hool, consider these three factors: 1) Co-op jobs UW is a school famous for its coop program, although other schools like WLU also have formidable programs which are, at times, superior to UWs program. UW co-op jobs tend to include more “Mathie“ jobs such as Actuarial Science, while WLU has many mor
5、e “Business“ jobs in accounting, finance, and investment banking. It is your job to try and decide which pool you would rather be in. One key difference to note is that WLU-based students do not have co-op during their first term: WLU-based students can choose between 3 or 4 co-op terms, while UW-ba
6、sed students can choose between 4 or 5. During their off-term, WLU-based students usually pursue work on their own, stay in school to get ahead in their academics, or simply take a term off. Students who choose the option with fewer co-op terms graduate “early“, but most students take as many co-op
7、terms as possible. Note that UW-based students occasionally switch to become WLU-based, although this is very rare and only done in exceptional circumstances. 2) Scholarships WLU will almost certainly offer you greater scholarship opportunities. As the director of the Double Degree program says, “ac
8、cept through the school which offers you the most money“ - which is almost always WLU. Note however that the additional scholarship money made through WLU may be offset by the loss of a co-op term. 3) Residence and Orientation This is really a personal preference - its up to you to decide which univ
9、ersity you feel more “at home“ in. Your home school has an influence on your social circle throughout university. WLU provides more of a social and networking environment, while UW provides more of an academic environment. Visit both campuses or talk to current students to help you decide which is a
10、 better “fit“ for you. Although it is largely accepted that WLU has better amenities for student life, Double Degree students have the benefit of having access to facilities (gyms, etc) at both universities. Keep in mind, however, that you will probably only live in residence for your first year, so
11、 this may not be a large factor in your decision. These are simply some guidelines to help you choose a home school, keeping in mind that academically, the program is equivalent regardless. However, everyones perspectives as to which is a “better“ home school is different, so feel free to ask a curr
12、ent Double Degree student about their thoughts. Whats the difference between Math/Bus DD and CS/Bus DD? In short, not that much: half of the program, i.e. the Business-side, is identical for both programs. However, BBA/BCS DD, which is modeled after the highly successful BBA/BMath DD, is a new progr
13、am which admitted its first class in September 2010. Students in CS/Bus take more Computer-Science oriented courses, but the first few years are, academically, extremely similar to Math/Bus. It should be noted that new programs are created because the universities see a need for certain qualificatio
14、ns in the industry, but that co-op employers may not necessarily be aware what your program truly stands for. For that reason, the first CS/Bus class will be responsible for setting the standard by which all future classes will be judged. The Double Degree Club will be sure to appropriately liaison
15、with CS/Bus and Math/Bus students to make sure that both programs are adequately represented in industry and in academia. For more information about CS at the University of Waterloo, visit the CS Club at www.csclub.uwaterloo.ca Is the program hard? What should I do to cope? Many students find it dif
16、ficult to adjust to university life, and adjusting to Double Degree life can be particularly difficult because of the joint hazards of Math and Business. About half of students admitted to the program will end up graduating with both degrees. However, students leave the Double Degree program for many reasons, and a very common reason to leave is that students dont like the either Math or the Business sides of the program, so they switch to just one of the degrees. A big part of adjusting
