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I didn't go to Waterloo, but I predominantly hire from them, and I work with their graduates on a daily basis.

Yes. They get the best work experience. They will have no problems finding a secure job in engineering.

A problem I see is their lack of "university experience" and social growth. For some people with natural social abilities this is not a problem, but for others, university is a once in a lifetime experience to cultivate all aspects of personal growth.

This is very important especially for engineers, where the majority of us are introverts. I was one myself, and I learned invaluable things in university not related to work or school.

These days, it's actually quite easy to find a good job in engineering, no matter what school you're from, as long as you're smart enough to pass technical interviews.