[rll]

I did Waterloo engineering co-op as well and yes, it is a bit hectic, but at that age you can handle it. I wouldn't have traded it for anything. I had interesting jobs in a number of different countries. I invested my interest-free student loan in energy mutual funds which turned into a goldmine at that time and combined with my salary I finished university with lots of experience, no debt and a ton of money in my bank account. If that is a "curse" then please curse me some more.

[rudi-c]

It seems like the use of the word "curse" is a bit suboptimal. As a UWaterloo co-op student myself, I agree with everything in the article. I just refer to the negative points of co-op as a "cost".

[tixocloud]

As a UofT grad, I am envious of the co-op experience that you guys have. I had to carve out my own opportunities, which in itself taught me about paving my own path. Nonetheless, definitely a great university and a great program to help students build a solid foundation.

It was similarly hectic trying to arrange for my own co-op opportunities but correct me if I'm wrong, I felt it was only hectic because I had never gone through something like that before. Once we've all been through it, looking back, it doesn't seem so bad after all. What do you think?