I chose this university because of the amazing city of Ottawa. I have always been a fan of small towns but didn't want to lose the downtown hectic feel of Toronto, and Ottawa has a mixture of both! It has a crazy amount of multiculturalism and people there are extremely nice and supportive of minorities.
Exams :
I chose Computer Science as I have a strong passion for coding. Ever since middle school, I have been programming websites, apps, etc. However, I knew a college degree should be my next step to excel in this career. Nowadays, you can't secure a job, even entry-level, without a college degree. Sometimes even a bachelor isn't enough, so this was definitely a well thought out step for me.
Placement :
There are a lot of placements in the coop program. The university states that 90% of students enrolled in the coop program are offered a placement which is an excellent rate. The placements offered to vary from term to term, however, it is not unlikely to see offers from the big 5.
Internship :
My college offers a coop program, in which as a student you can apply to if you meet the criterion. This includes having a specific minimum GPA as described by your faculty. Once you are enrolled in the coop, you have access to a job board in which companies hire students based on both merit and experience. You also gain access to workshops that help increase the chances of getting a placement.
Fees :
The tuition of my program is $10k per year, this is based on the domestic tuition. The international tuition can range from $20000 to $35000 per year. I received the entrance scholarship of $1000 based on my high school grades used to apply to the university. I also received a loan from OSAP offered by the government of Ontario of $5000.
Hostel :
I lived on campus with a meal plan. A problem I faced was the quality of the food. The meal plan cost $5000 for the year and the food was sub-par. Often food was bland, dry, and they often ran out of bread, bagels, etc. making breakfast difficult. I ended up spending a lot of money eating outside due to this. Other than this, the meal hall was open 24/7 which is very unique and great for studying.
