[paul451]

Hey,
I dont want to be making loads of threads on university, I promise this is the last one.

I have a bit of a problem with the choices I am confronted with. I have been accpeted to most of the universities I have applied to, the two that were my upfront choices were Dalhousie and Ryerson.

Before yesterday I was set on Economics and Finance at Ryerson, I have lived in different countries for my whole life, though I was born in Toronto. I just moved back two weeks ago to Toronto and am really loving it.
Now yesterday Concordia University finally sent me a response. I was really not expecting to be accepted, but for some reason they did accept me to the John Molson School of business.

Some would say its an easy choice, but I am not sure, do you think its worth moving yet again, is it worth loosing money that Ryerson already has?. I am not sure if Concoridia is better then Ryerson or if they are similar. Its really hard for me to choose and a few pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks
Paul

[malek]

Did you visit concordia?

[401_King]

go to ryerson...u might have a class in the AMC theater

[paul451]

Yea I have visitied both. And kinda really liked both for different reasons. So thats what makes the choice really hard.

Thanks,
Paul

[204]

Hey,
I dont want to be making loads of threads on university, I promise this is the last one.

I have a bit of a problem with the choices I am confronted with. I have been accpeted to most of the universities I have applied to, the two that were my upfront choices were Dalhousie and Ryerson.

Before yesterday I was set on Economics and Finance at Ryerson, I have lived in different countries for my whole life, though I was born in Toronto. I just moved back two weeks ago to Toronto and am really loving it.
Now yesterday Concordia University finally sent me a response. I was really not expecting to be accepted, but for some reason they did accept me to the John Molson School of business.

Some would say its an easy choice, but I am not sure, do you think its worth moving yet again, is it worth loosing money that Ryerson already has?. I am not sure if Concoridia is better then Ryerson or if they are similar. Its really hard for me to choose and a few pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks
Paul


Have you lived in Montreal before? Winters really suck, lots and lots of politics (gets old real fast). Concordia is also full of little radical protest groups (also get old very quickly). If you're loving Toronto, I would say stick to Ryerson.

[PhilippeMtl]

Have you lived in Montreal before? Winters really suck, lots and lots of politics (gets old real fast). Concordia is also full of little radical protest groups (also get old very quickly). If you're loving Toronto, I would say stick to Ryerson.

wtf is this brainless comment?

[malek]

Paul, Toronto is like Miami and enjoys sub-tropical weather all year long. And if you like brainless chitchat about what car to get next, then by all means stick to boreonto!

[MonkeyRonin]

Paul, Toronto is like Miami and enjoys sub-tropical weather all year long. And if you like brainless chitchat about what car to get next, then by all means stick to boreonto!

Way to go, champ! :tup:

[Andy6]

wtf is this brainless comment?

There's not "lots of politics" in Quebec? And Concordia isn't full of militant protest groups?

[kool maudit]

just because you go to concordia doesn't mean whatever little angry identity-group has to particularly affect you (especially if you will be in the business school building most of the time.)

i think i leaned against a leaflet-stand once or twice over the course of my degree. it's get-overable, really.

[kool maudit]

Have you lived in Montreal before? Winters really suck, lots and lots of politics (gets old real fast).



i mean, if you want to come here and have boorish, macleansy conversations about "the separatism problem," you might end up as a bit of a square peg.

most people don't do that.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1227/543258697_555bea41b3_o.jpg

[401_King]

ARRET! i wouldn't be able to take that stop sign seriously...

[PhilippeMtl]

Whi Torontians have to bitch against Montreal to try to bring people to their universities??

Why not trying to show the positive side of your city??

:koko:

[MonkeyRonin]

Whi Torontians have to bitch against Montreal to try to bring people to their universities??

Why not trying to show the positive side of your city??

:koko:

The only person "bitching" was 204, who I think is from...Winnipeg?

[401_King]

lol @ phillipe tryin to start drama

[m0nkyman]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the concept that Ryerson High is now a University.

[Rusty van Reddick]

Paul, among the school's you've listed, the most reputable is Dalhousie.

[O-Town Hockey]

I love both Montreal and Toronto but I would choose Dalhousie in a second! It is definately the best university of the three and Halifax is a great place to live as a student.

[ecsider]

i think it boils down to the school, not the city. Both cities are great, but choose the program you feel will give the best quality education and student activities.

In terms of degree, a business undergrad in Canada is just another business undergrad. When our firm hires, we don't care as long as you acquire the necessary logic, social and analytical abilities.

[malek]

In terms of degree, a business undergrad in Canada is just another business undergrad. When our firm hires, we don't care as long as you acquire the necessary logic, social and analytical abilities.

quoted for truth, its just a piece of paper people!

Try to get the best experience out of your three years stay in Canada.

[alps]

I would pick Dalhousie for the free Dalplex membership :P.

In all seriousness those 3 would be a tough decision for me too. Dal hasn't been mentioned a whole lot yet in the thread, but consider it, they have some excellent staff and beautiful facilities, and a great location(s). I've never gone there for anything, really, so I can't comment on anything other than those 3 aspects, but I know they have a great reputation. Here's a photo of their fancy new building on University Ave:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l217/halps00/thumb_UniversitE9_Dalhousie.jpg

Anywho, don't rule it out. There's a lot of dumb arguing in this thread.

:runaway:

[malek]

Have you read the thread? He moved to Toronto and is ready for Ryerson, now he got accepted at Concordia and is having second thoughts about moving to Montreal.

[alps]

Have you read the thread? He moved to Toronto and is ready for Ryerson, now he got accepted at Concordia and is having second thoughts about moving to Montreal.

Yes, he said he had been accepted to Dalhousie, considered it, but picked Ryerson. I'm just saying, he shouldn't completely rule out Dal...

:ahhh:

Never mind, I should've followed your fantastic example and posted something a little more relevant.

:leek: :leek: :leek:
:fruit: :apple:

[malek]

Where is Halifax anyways... :p

[alps]

Where is Halifax anyways... :p

Oh dear,
it's that agglomeration of seafood restaurants across from Dartmouth. :cool:

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(actually, OP, I think my mum went to Ryerson, I don't think it was called Ryerson University then, but I don't think she ever had any complaints...but Montreal has that cool subway system so I'll just make a quick, unhelpful exit right now.)

[samne]

Get your undergrad at Concordia while your young and wild and your MBA in Toronto...you'll need it anyways.

[paul451]

Hey. thanks for the help.

Its not so much about the cities, they are both great, and I have already lived in both. Btw I am Canadian and hopefully will be here for more then 4 years, but we never know.
I am really tired of moving and I am really loving Toronto so far.

Both programs are good, they are in a way different because Ryerson is more focussed on Economics and Concordia is straight out business.

Correct me if I am wrong, but would it be easier to make contacts, in Toronto, with the whole financial district then in Montreal?

I know that for graduate school I want to be in Montreal. My dream is to go to HEC. Without bashing U of T I really dont ever want to go there. So I am thinking about doing Ryerson and then HEC if I get in. But I am afraid that Ryerson may not have a hindered repuation which will hurt me if I am applying to Graduate school.

Anyway thanks alot for the help. Its all really cool, even the Quebec vs Canada.

Ps/ I hope to start contributing to the Project-Constructions, as I am living in downtown TO.

Paul

[malek]

Montreal is not as big as Toronto in the financial world, but its still second in Canada by a huge margin. If you're aiming for the biggest financial center, why aim for Toronto? New York is just a few hours away and shares center of the universe status with Tokyo.

[401_King]

he prolly wants to stay in canada.

[matt602]

Stay in Toronto. Go to Ryerson. If you love Toronto already, this choice will keep you happy and you might even do better with your studies cause you're living in a city you enjoy. Adjusting to a new city could impact your performance.

[the dude]

all things being equal i would choose concordia. naturally you'll be teased by all those mcgill snobs but the experience of being young and carefree in montreal is second to none in this country.