<p>All this time I thought they didn't have one, but then I find it on their website.
Co-Op</a> Program — UB Engineering Work Experience</p>
<p>But I'm wondering if it isn't a "real" Co-Op program. Is it just a program in which if you manage to get an internship/position related to your major they'll give you course credit for it? (As long as you do the required extra log and work)</p>
<p>Compared to (what I consider) a real co-op program where you apply to the program and they help you land a co-op position at a company that they have connections with, blah blah.</p>
<p>I would think if it was anything special, they would advertise it more. The fact that it is hidden on their website, makes me skeptical.</p>
<p>Wow I didnt think they had one either! and its in my field! even better.</p>
<p>Thank you for the great find.</p>
<p>All I can tell you about Co-ops is that both my uncles had them, and got offered permanent jobs from the company they co-oped with (went to RIT). </p>
<p>Also it is a lot of money</p>
<p>my guess as to why it isnt advertised is it looks as if its an engineering only thing, and i dont think the school would advertise it as a whole, however im sure the engineering division boasts about it</p>
<p>No problem.</p>
<p>And yeah, I know Co-Ops are REALLY advantageous for getting a job and experience. However UB’s Co-Op program from what I’ve read just seems like a process in which you find an internship on your own and fill out a form + do a log and a report to receive 2 credits.</p>
<p>Doesn’t seem like real Co-Op Programs where the school is involved in the whole process and bring employers to the students to find Co-Op experiences. I consider this a sham compared to real Co-Op programs (such as RIT’s) until further notice. =(</p>
<p>They won’t answer my emails asking about it…</p>
<p>Hello,
I am a future graduate student (major in Computers)of MS program in fall 2011. I am confused between SUNY buffalo and RIT and NEU . I was favoring NEU coz of its Co-op program but after reading the above threads it seems that buffalo has a similar thing. Is it true?
Also what are the job opportunities after graduating from Buffalo? Does the fact that its a small town affect the job prospects?
Please help me in deciding …</p>
<p>Buffalo is not a small town, it is the 2nd biggest city in NYS.</p>
<p>Also Blizz, reading another one of your threads, I am clueless on which engineering to pursue aswell. But at the open house today they said they had a class that introduced you to all types of engineering and helps many people in our boat.</p>
<p>Buffalo… RIT or Northeastern… Same boat… but Northeastern is priced out… as is WPI… RIT is a lot more expensive than Buffalo… by about $70,000… but are the 3 co-ops enough to make some of that up…</p>
<p>It is a co-op program for engineering, but not a huge one on the scale of RIT or anything. Dean Millar runs a program in which you can coop, allows you to be registered as a full time student for financial aid/residency purposes while working as a coop I believe. Although I’m not entirely sure. Might be worth calling the school of engineering and asking if you can set up a time to speak to Dean Millar (note, “Dean” is both his title and first name).</p>
<p>sabres132023, EAS140 is the intro to engineering course, I can’t say it exactly helps you decide on the type of engineering, gives you a general overview but not a feel for any specific area. But you don’t really have to declare a major until your 4th or 5th semester, as the courses are pretty much the same to that point - so you will have time and experience in other courses to get a feel for what the right path for you is.</p>
<p>BTW, Go Sabres!</p>