Transfer from Concordia to McGill - Computer Science

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<p>Hello all, I am currently a Co-op Computer Science student at Concordia University. I have 12 Credits at Concordia with an excellent GPA. Moreover, I have 12 other credits transferred from another university outside Canada, with also an excellent GPA. So in total I have accomplished 24 from 90 Credits in 2 different universities.
Few months ago i've applied to McGIll University and yesterday I've got the acceptance in the Computer Science program. I have only 6 days to accept McGill's offer, so I was wondering since I have no idea about McGill University other than their high reputation, what do you think is best to do, transfer to McGill or stay at Concordia ?</p>

<p>Here's what People told me vs My opinion
People: Concordia Computer Science program is better in application than McGill.
My opinion: No, we had normal assignments. Labs are not challenging at all, boring and useless.</p>

<p>People: Concordia Co-op Computer Science program gives your the opportunity to get more jobs
My opinion: True!</p>

<p>People: McGill is more difficult and competitive than Concordia
My opinion: I find Concordia courses (3 COMP and 1 MATH) very easy so far. I don't know how much difficult McGill is compared to Concordia. </p>

<p>So after reading everything I have to tell, can you give me your opinion or personal experience. About the following question:</p>

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<li>How difficult and competitive McGill is compared to Conccordia in the Computer Science program.</li>
<li>Is McGill's Computer science program quality better than Concordia ?</li>
<li>Is my Concordia Co-op worth declining McGill offer ?</li>
<li>What are, in general, students average Knowledge and Grades in the Computer Science program courses ?</li>
</ul>

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<p>This would be your second transfer as a college student. This will likely raise questions when you apply for a first job.</p>

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<p>You are studying in Montreal and you don’t know much about McGill??? Why don’t you walk a few blocks over and ask McGill students directly?</p>

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<p>Correction of my post question:

  • What are, in general, students average Knowledge and Grades in the Computer Science program courses [at McGill]* ? </p>

<p>@fogcity‌ , @TomSrOfBoston‌ thank you for your reply. </p>

<p>@fogcity:
I am transfering from universities of lower reputation to higher. Do you think this could cause a problem in the future ? The thing is that when I came to Canada it was too late for me to apply to McGill so I had no choice but to choose Concordia. </p>

<p>@TomSrOfBoston‌ :
Yes that’s because I am new here. Yes I would love to, but as I said, I have only few days to accept the offer, so I cannot go search for people in the computer science now, unless you can recommend me a place or web forum to connect with McGill students.</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>You should have researched the comp science program before now. Go to the Trottier Building and ask students there. </p>

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<p>@TomSrOfBoston‌ thank you for the advice.</p>

<p>This topic is still open for people who can answer the above questions.
All replies are appreciated
Thank you</p>