What Students Say
Dislikes
- Ryerson is not as prominent as the University of Toronto, some professors do not have a good teaching.
Required Exams for Admission
The University of Toronto doesn't have a 2-year, part-time undergraduate program and most computer-science-related programs do not accept college transcripts and York University has never got back to my inquiry. Ryerson has a good, safe location, very accessible to malls, qualified professors, school's credibility, and flexibility in programs and schedules. However, it is not as prominent as the University of Toronto
Course Curriculum
20 courses = 20 credits. All classes are considered equally. Classes are well organized and relevant to Business Analysis. The teaching method was mainly online and at your pace with no meetings. Professors give out study materials and students learn on their own.
Campus Life
I do not participate much in the school's activities mainly because I have a full-time job. I tried joining some student events and clubs but I quit shortly and felt out of place, maybe because I am much older than most students.
Placement
I have about 2 years of full-time working experience in Canada in marketing and was a Marketing Head of a startup. To find a job, you need to know your strengths and find a field in your program that is most apt for it. For example, in Marketing, you can be a content creator, sales, product marketer, advertiser, etc. Each field requires a different skillset.
Accommodation
I live near the school, like 15-20 min walk to school. The rent is nearly 1000 CAD per month for one bedroom in a house, but I do not have to pay for public transportation and gym. I do not eat much, I go to cheap supermarkets such as No Frills and FreshCo.
Fees
It is only 2 years with 20 courses so it is not too expensive. I work full time at the same time so it is not a problem and I also have personal savings. I try not to buy expensive stuff. I utilize most facilities from school and work like gym and free food.
Scholarship
I used to get some scholarships when I was in college. When I applied to the university, I was an international student, but when the semester starts, I have a permanent residency and I get OSAP. 100% of my OSAP for the first year is a grant, which means the first year was free and I even had some extra money for my Macbook Air.