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EUPHORiA1911 · 06-16-2014, 05:04 PM

Okay I have a serious dilemma here, I was hoping that someone could help me..

I recently got admitted into science co-op, I am in my second year (going to third) in Integrated Sciences. It would require me to work 16 months to complete the contract (delaying graduation by a year). I know a couple of other people that got in too, but they aren't doing it because they really do not want to take an extra year to graduate.

I plan on going into a grad program after my undergrad. So do you guys think co-op will be useful for someone like me that's set on doing grad school? The main reason I am doing it is so I have a backup plan and somewhat relevant work experience. Another friend of mine has done engineering co-op and got a decent job after graduation (note... ENGINEERING!). In all honesty, I kinda want to graduate with my friends as well and it will seem weird not seeing the people from my year but I guess that's not a valid reason to justify not doing it. Why are so many people not doing it? There must be a reason. Yet almost everyone that has gradded or is older than me says they regret not doing co-op. So confusing..........

06-16-2014, 05:04 PM	#3231
EUPHORiA1911 Proud to be called a RS Regular! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 145 Thanked 54 Times in 27 Posts Failed 19 Times in 4 Posts	Okay I have a serious dilemma here, I was hoping that someone could help me.. I recently got admitted into science co-op, I am in my second year (going to third) in Integrated Sciences. It would require me to work 16 months to complete the contract (delaying graduation by a year). I know a couple of other people that got in too, but they aren't doing it because they really do not want to take an extra year to graduate. I plan on going into a grad program after my undergrad. So do you guys think co-op will be useful for someone like me that's set on doing grad school? The main reason I am doing it is so I have a backup plan and somewhat relevant work experience. Another friend of mine has done engineering co-op and got a decent job after graduation (note... ENGINEERING!). In all honesty, I kinda want to graduate with my friends as well and it will seem weird not seeing the people from my year but I guess that's not a valid reason to justify not doing it. Why are so many people not doing it? There must be a reason. Yet almost everyone that has gradded or is older than me says they regret not doing co-op. So confusing..........