<p>I stumbled upon this Canadian University when looking at outdoor rec schools. The location is perfect but I can't seem to find anything about the ranking... </p>
<p>The Times world rankings had it at 164 or something which is decent I guess, but then Maclean's ranked it as the #1 comprehensive University in Canada...</p>
<p>So how respected is this school on a global scale?</p>
<p>Do any american employers look to recruit from here?</p>
<p>I think some employers will have heard of it, although it lacks the more widespread name recognition of Toronto, McGill, or UBC.</p>
<p>Have you considered UBC? It’s superb for environmental science.</p>
<p>[Environmental</a> Sciences](<a href=“http://www.ensc.ubc.ca/]Environmental”>http://www.ensc.ubc.ca/)</p>
<p>Thanks IBclass06, is UBC recruited by american businesses?</p>
<p>How is UBC’s financial aid/ scholarship to Americans?</p>
<p>I’ve heard some great things about Simon Fraser’s graduate business programs, but you likely have better Canadian choices. I am personally very interested in Canadian colleges, so I have some good info here:</p>
<p>1) Most Canadian schools are very cheap considering the quality of education, but you may not get a lot of aid. There are, of course, countless exceptions and some international scholarships.</p>
<p>2) As far as employment is concerned, some Canadian schools are well-known and highly respected. They include Toronto, UBC, McGill, Waterloo for math/engineering, and Alberta.</p>
<p>3) Coops and internships are far more common in Canada than here in the US. The vast majority of reputable institutions offer them. This is helpful because even if the school isn’t well-known here, you can graduate with a solid work record at top companies. Waterloo is legendary for alternating coops (also major at UBC, Alberta, etc.), while Calgary focuses more on year-long internships.</p>
<p>Do you have any more questions?</p>
<p>That sounds great noimagination, thanks. What exactly is an alternating Co op and how is it different from a year-long internship? Advantages / disadvantages of both?</p>
<p>[Co-op/Internship</a> | University of Calgary](<a href=“http://www.ucalgary.ca/careers/employers/coopinternship]Co-op/Internship”>http://www.ucalgary.ca/careers/employers/coopinternship)
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<p>Coops offer more variety and a better chance to experiment with different jobs/employers. Internships give you a chance for greater depth and provide far more detailed work experience.</p>
<p>My dad lives in Calgary so that is a bonus… it is so cold there though, I was hoping the vancouver area would be slightly milder.</p>
<p>^ Calgary has an excellent engineering school. Otherwise, Alberta is a bit better-known and more established.</p>
<p>UBC is a fine institution, arguably with the most prestige in the US.</p>
<p>I’m definitely applying to UBC then, thanks all!</p>