Hi, I'm in a bit of a dilemma right now that I would love some opinions on it.
I was offered a place in the BIT COOP at UTS and subsequently placed it as my first preference in the December Round 2 on UAC. I then received a letter from USYD about the Dalyell Scholars program (of which I had previously forgotten about) and have now begun to reconsider my acceptance of the BIT COOP.
My issue with the BIT COOP is that I'm afraid it won't meet my academic expectations (I'd like a challenge at university) as it is a very industry-focused scholarship program. I recently spoke to a few USYD/UNSW students who rejected a BIT/UNSW coop for a compsci/engineering degree at the former universities. Their reasoning was the same as mine - they were not so sure the co-op would provide them with the 'top-notch academic experience'. That is the same dilemma I am currently facing.
I'm incredibly passionate about both business and IT and would love to work in either/both of the two industries. I feel as if USYD would really challenge me, whereas UTS would be a tad bit light on the academics but exceptional in work experience.
USYD - Dalyell Scholars (accelerated academic experience + special projects + mentorship programs) and more challenging degrees + likely $36K in scholarships + great balance between business/IT + could probably find internship opportunities by myself
UTS - COOP ($50K + 2 6-month work experience sessions + graduate job), great balance between business/IT - but less academically challenging.
TLDR; worried about UTS' BIT COOP not challenging me academically - not sure whether I should head to USYD or continue with UTS.
I was offered a place in the BIT COOP at UTS and subsequently placed it as my first preference in the December Round 2 on UAC. I then received a letter from USYD about the Dalyell Scholars program (of which I had previously forgotten about) and have now begun to reconsider my acceptance of the BIT COOP.
My issue with the BIT COOP is that I'm afraid it won't meet my academic expectations (I'd like a challenge at university) as it is a very industry-focused scholarship program. I recently spoke to a few USYD/UNSW students who rejected a BIT/UNSW coop for a compsci/engineering degree at the former universities. Their reasoning was the same as mine - they were not so sure the co-op would provide them with the 'top-notch academic experience'. That is the same dilemma I am currently facing.
I'm incredibly passionate about both business and IT and would love to work in either/both of the two industries. I feel as if USYD would really challenge me, whereas UTS would be a tad bit light on the academics but exceptional in work experience.
USYD - Dalyell Scholars (accelerated academic experience + special projects + mentorship programs) and more challenging degrees + likely $36K in scholarships + great balance between business/IT + could probably find internship opportunities by myself
UTS - COOP ($50K + 2 6-month work experience sessions + graduate job), great balance between business/IT - but less academically challenging.
TLDR; worried about UTS' BIT COOP not challenging me academically - not sure whether I should head to USYD or continue with UTS.
thank you