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I’m planning to go to UofT for engineering but I live close enough where it is not worth spending an extra 15-20k a year on residence but though there is still likely 2-3k in transit costs it’s still significantly cheaper. My only problem is that if atleast 2 hour of commuting everyday is sustainable, and if I’m missing out on a lot of social events. Do commuters miss out on parties, clubs and overall making friends?

Hey guys I’m currently having a lot of trouble deciding between these options right now and feel super lost and was hoping for some insight from you guys.

I’m have sort of created a pros and cons to both options but need more advice and opinions.

Uoft

Pros:

\\- a more reputable school for engineering internationally and in Canada

\\- Cheaper, as I can live at home so likely around 17k for first year

\\- Less debt if at all any

\\- Likely an easier time getting a job in the US

Cons:

\\- I would have to try to switch after first year but for that I would need a 80%+ to switch which is likely difficult to achieve first year

\\- Having to commute every day about 30 mins there and back

\\- Miss out on dorm life though not sure if the experience is worth an extra 15k a year minimum

McMaster

Pros:

\\- more likely to get electrical engineering (my top choice) though not guaranteed

\\- Get to experience dorm life

\\- More flexible co-op

\\- still pretty reputable

Cons:

\\- No grantee of my choice for Eng

\\- Extra debt due to residence likely end up around 40-60k on debt

\\- A bit harder to get opportunities in the US