user
One of my deepest regrets is that I went to LAU instead of going abroad for my education. Try to go abroad! It will cost almost the same, but you will end up with much more potential for a career...
Salloum
user wroteOne of my deepest regrets is that I went to LAU instead of going abroad for my education. Try to go abroad! It will cost almost the same, but you will end up with much more potential for a career...
Nothing easier than blaming the institution. I know LAU engineers who work at Trane, Schlumberger, ThyssenKrupp, Carrier, GE and other multinationals. There is much potential
user
There is nothing wrong with LAU, but foreign governments like Canada, US, Germany etc would much prefer people who graduated from their university, and since it costs almost the same amount of money... why not?
Johnaudi
Just called AUB about my case, turns out my form hasn't been read yet, that's why it's not on the list nor did they email me.
Salloum
user wroteThere is nothing wrong with LAU, but foreign governments like Canada, US, Germany etc would much prefer people who graduated from their university, and since it costs almost the same amount of money... why not?
Because it doesn't cost the same amount... Even if the tuition is similar, you have to factor in the cost of living abroad by yourself, including rent, food, electricity, phone, etc... And it's not easy to get visas, even for students. If someone has the option to go abroad, I would strongly recommend they do it, but that doesn't mean that LAU graduates don't get opportunities.
user
Salloum wroteuser wroteThere is nothing wrong with LAU, but foreign governments like Canada, US, Germany etc would much prefer people who graduated from their university, and since it costs almost the same amount of money... why not?
Because it doesn't cost the same amount... Even if the tuition is similar, you have to factor in the cost of living abroad by yourself, including rent, food, electricity, phone, etc... And it's not easy to get visas, even for students. If someone has the option to go abroad, I would strongly recommend they do it, but that doesn't mean that LAU graduates don't get opportunities.
I think the student financial aid in universities abroad can be more helpful than the ones at LAU. And again, I am not saying anything is wrong with LAU. In fact, I am getting my degree evaluated and it seems I will get the same value abroad from it(3 years) with no problem. I'm just saying if you're going to spend ~50 thousand dollars on an education, might as well try and score a visa with it as well...
tech-guru
WES - World Education Services will evaluate your degree for Canadian Skilled Worker Visa and give you the same score (gets higher for with a higher degree) whether you are an LAU or AUB graduate or any university that have their programs accredited from a globally recognized accreditation body - same applicable for Australian immigration. Therefore, for immigration AUST will give the same score for education evaluation for example.
-Similar is Applicable for sitting for International Certification
-Similar is Applicable for Higher Education Continuation Abroad in Europe , USA , Canada , Australia , UK.
The accreditation of the university & attaining it will play the crucial role in migration and education continuation. For work as I have mentioned in my previous comment , I know Lebanese University / Islamic University managed to reach and become directors in Lebanon / MENA Region.
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Johnaudi
I got accepted in LAU for Computer Engineering. Yet I am still awaiting AUB's reply.
If I get accepted in AUB for ECE (I hope so), which shall I pick? I'm actually keen on Electrical AND Computer Engineering. I'm not sure if LAU offers such a double major. Any ideas?
Elied
Johnaudi wroteI got accepted in LAU for Computer Engineering. Yet I am still awaiting AUB's reply.
If I get accepted in AUB for ECE (I hope so), which shall I pick? I'm actually keen on Electrical AND Computer Engineering. I'm not sure if LAU offers such a double major. Any ideas?
Computer Science, especially if you're into programming. You can thank me later.
NuclearVision
Electricity is boring.
Johnaudi
Why computer science? I prefer Computer Engineering with CS as a minor if anything. My father wants me to become an engineer so I can handle his company in the future.
Elied
Honestly it all depends on what kind of company your father runs. But I have seen an almost infinite number of people going into computer engineering because they thought it's where you learn programming only to be let down by the incessant hardware and electric courses. At LAU computer engineers only take 2 basic java courses and all the rest is hardware and or assembly. So be ready for that.
It's you choice in the end, but judging from your posts I noticed you were really interested in programming and would hate to see you fall into the category I just mentioned before.
If you plan on taking over a company later on did you consider business ? Your father might not have suggested it because of the Lebanese preconception that if you're smart you should be an engineer. I might be wrong on that though, again depends on what kind of company your father runs.
Salloum
Electrical and Computer engineering aren't that different at the end of the day. It depends on the courses you take. I know lots of electrical engineers working for telecom and other semiconductor companies.
Johnaudi
Will it be possible to run a CS minor with Computer Engineering at LAU? Am I able to go and continue as a Software Engineer?
Salloum
If you're interested in software engineering, I would recommend majoring in CS at first, it will be a greater advantage than computer engineering for your interests.
Elied
Engineering is hardware, you barely take any programming courses let alone any software engineering whereas science is the complete opposite focusing way more on programming/algorithms with 1-2 hardware courses.
NuclearVision
If you like programming you don't need to get it involved in your career, you might not like it it if you have to make a living out of it.
Just go for what tastes better, do you like electricity? Do you like computers? Would you spend the rest of your life with computers?
Or would you like definitive job, nice post, not so many competitors in the same field.
That wasn't the case for me, i went for a different domain. And still find programming useful, everyone takes a programming course in university eventually, but you don't need to feel bad for not studying it, it's a hobby after all.
tech-guru
@Johnaudi
It depends on your father's firm line and how big the the firm, but in your case:
1- CCE + Programming courses Electives will work but in a firm environment , Computer Science + International Certifications ( PMP , MSCE , MCSD , CCNA, CCNP , CIA tec..) + minor in business management or MBA will will be more beneficial on the long run , more equipped to handle none core operations too , such as P&L , Strategic Decisions , Firm HR Strategies, Finance ERPs , Outstanding Bills, Financial Ratios Analysis , Project Analysis (Cash Projections , ROI , NPVs , IRRs , Break Even Analysis)..
Johnaudi
My father's firm has nothing to do with my major, he owns a refrigeration company that makes refrigeration rooms and wine cellars for restaurants and storage departments around the Middle East and Africa. He wants me to be an engineer so I can take over his business, no matter what type of engineer.
I do not honestly want to head to Computer Science since I've already learned everything there is there (my American friend used to send me his CS homework for two years to which I was doing it for him) - not only that, but I think programming should be a side hobby for me and not my main dialect. I've seen lots of companies requiring CS or Computer Engineering, which I don't think they differencize much about either.
Salloum
You mentioned software engineering which is why I recommended majoring in CS as it would be much better for you than computer engineering in this case. In your dad's company's case, you probably need to do mechanical engineering with an emphasis in HVAC. at the end of the day I hope you choose what you really wanna do regardless of your father's company.