<p>Hi, I am a high school student and I was offered admission into University of British Columbia, Okangan for Management, University of Toronto, Mississauga for commerce and Simon Fraser University for Business administration. I was hoping that someone can provide me with some opinions on which I should chose by considering factors such as reputation, location, quality of education, job prospects in canada and outside of canada and so on. I was also wondering about whether or not the difference of not being on the main campus of toronto and UBC will affect the recognition of my degree in any way? And if so, does any one know whether or not it is possible to transfer in my second year? My area of interest would be commerce but I'm still unsure.</p>
<p>I am really Interested to go to U of T however, from what I have read the Mississauga campuses B.COM is totally different from the main campus and sucks, plus there are too many students in U of T and the grading system and student life is horrible. My application to UBC vancouver's commerce program is still pending so I guess I would have to settle with these options first...what do you guys think?
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<p>Location-wise, I'd personally say UBC-Okanagan is the best (come on, it's interior BC which is absolutely gorgeous!) UBC-Vancouver is also amazing. I wasn't a huge fan of SFU's campus when I visited - it's very concrete/utilitarian. I know some people who like it though. Haven't seen UT-Mississauga so can't comment there. Mississauga's proximity to Toronto though might offer more in the way of internships, although I'm sure Vancouver would have many opportunities as well.</p>
<p>Yes it is possible to transfer to another school (and I would assume, to another campus within the same school) during your second year or later. I don't know how difficult it would be to make such a transfer though.</p>
<p>I have a biz degree from Simon Fraser and so did my brother. It's an ok program, but I think UBC Vancouver is more established. </p>
<p>My daughter attends UT St George campus and I can tell you the competition is brutal. Her first year was very tough for her and she graduated with 4.4+ GPA from a top US public high school. </p>
<p>What do you plan to concentrate in ? Finance ? Marketing ? UT's business program is actually pretty traditional and outdated. If I remember right, UBC Vancouver had a pretty wide selection of concentration in Bus school.</p>
<p>Haha, yeah I've heard about the competition. I plan to concentrate in Finance...although U of T's one might be traditional and stuff, I might not really have the option because I did not get into the main campus for UBC and UTM is offering me commerce....but the staff at UBCO said they will assess whether or not I would do better to get into UBC vancouver and transfer from the arts faculty to Sauder, so I don't really know how to decide....my best friends parents are both from SFU that's really why I have somewhat a good impression of it....</p>
<p>My brother turned down UBC to attend SFU, he insists that SFU has a better bus program than UBC. I have been away too long to know any better. BTW, my brother works for a huge sought after multi-national now and he only hires from SFU. </p>
<p>I don't know if it matters if your degree says UTM or UT St Geroge. My sis got hers from UT Scarborough, Scaberia to be exact and she said it does not make a difference. My daughter absolutely refused to transfer to Scab or Miss, even though it would be so much easier. My neighbor tutors college for a living and he said it is true that the same course at St George is much harder than at other campuses.</p>
<p>I'm from Toronto and have a number of friends from high school who went to both UofT St. George and Mississauga, as well as both my parents being professors (clinical professors, so part-time) in the medical school, so I know a fair bit about UofT. All my friends who went to Mississauga say it's been a terrible year. The ones at St. George have been much happier. Your degree will not be markedly different coming from different campuses of the universities (UofT Mississauga vs. St George's or UBC-Okanagan vs. Vancouver).</p>
<p>I personally would never go to SFU (I think it's one of the most depressing schools in terms of architecture I've ever seen).</p>
<p>Personally, I think your very best option would be if you were able to transfer into UBC's business program in Vancouver. After that, I would say SFU or UBC-Okanagan. I would never, ever, ever go to UofT-Mississauga.</p>
<p>Errr...1of42 what do you mean by a terrible year? well ppl have been telling me that no one hires from UBCO, I am sort of interested in going to SFU, but really international reputation is my main priority and quality of education comes next....although i know it should be the other way around...</p>
<p>I mean they were all miserable. Hated the commuter aspect of it, hated where it was, hated the people who went there, hated the education, etc. etc.</p>
<p>Maybe my friends are all exceptionally negative or something, so take it as you will, but based on what I've heard there's no chance I'd go there.</p>
<p>hmmm, I actually met one guy on the forums who was exceptionally positive about UTM, even I was surprised and another UTSG who said good things about UTM as well, they both said similar things like how everything is about going out to get involved and working hard and then you'll do great......but anyhow, you're not the first person I have heard from who have said bad stuff about UTM, I'll look into it, thanks for the insight though...oh, I got an offer from Wilfrid Laurier University today for BBA honours, anyone got any ideas on that?</p>
<p>If you got into UBC VAN that would've been the best. Going to UBCO is very different from the van campus. It's much easier to get into UBCO so obviously in terms of academic rigour it will be different from UBC Vancouver. SFU is a fine school if you are hoping to work in the Vancouver LM area or even in Canada after school. If you're thinking int'l don't go to SFU. If you're a stand out student of course then it doesn't really matter where you go to, but in general ppl around the world have never heard of SFU, though many/some have heard of UBC. I've heard of ppl transferring from UBCVan Arts to Sauder so I'm assuming that won't be too hard. I don't know much about UofT, but regardless of what the college reps tell you which campus you go to does matter! I was attracted by UofTM I believe... the one with the good Co-op program for business, but after speaking to U of T students (all SG though) they said SG is the one to go to.</p>
<p>So, overall not being at the main campus will hurt you. However, UofT and UBC are more int'l recognized than SFU. </p>
<p>Just a thought - you could take Econ at UBC Van as that is in the Arts program. (That will be my back up if I don't get into Sauder next year :))</p>
<p>oh wow nice insights on the schools, i really learned alot.
just wondering, what is the main difference b/w the U of T campuses? and which one is more well known for the business program?</p>
<p>neon, St.George is the main campus of U of T. It is a beautiful campus situated in the middle of downtown Toronto, surrounding the provincial legislature buildings. Both Scarborough and Mississauga are satellite campuses, nowhere near St. George or downtown Toronto, and, in my opinion, cannot compare in the experience a student will have, either educationally or socially. The majority of students at both of the satellite campuses live at home. Entrance requirements are, for many programs, easier at UTSc and UTM. Having said all of that, U of T is an excellent school and a committed and hardworking student will get a terrific education, regardless of campus. Most students, however, would prefer to be on the main campus.</p>
<p>As a u of T student you can take classes at any campus with a shuttle taking you from mississauga to St.George. Also, Alwaysamom, many of the campuses share professors. so in terms of academics sorry but there aren't many differences. the same kind of differences you find would be comparable to differences in programs downtown as well. yes, socially they are the different, but it's easier to get to know people on the satelitte campuses. that said St. george overall would be a more enriching experiences. but nothing stops students from taking most of the courses there no matter what campus they are registered in.</p>