Demographics
Insights into the individuals that make up the 2028 SYDE cohort
Gender and Sexuality
SYDE stands out as having a much higher ratio of men to women compared to other engineering programs at Waterloo. This trend has been consistent in the program and continues to be true this year.
Number of respondents: 61
Number of respondents: 60
Religion and Ethnicities
Our cohort is comprised of a diverse set of different ethincities, religions and cultures, with the largest proportion coming from East Asian descent. Individuals who selected multiple ethnicities were counted in each applicable group.
Number of respondents: 61
Number of respondents: 60
Birthplaces
While most of us were born in Canada, SYDE is comprised of students from all over the world!
Number of respondents: 59
Home Away From Home
When not in Waterloo, most of us spend our time in the GTA, with about half the class living in Toronto, Peel or York Region.
Number of respondents: 59
Our Parents
Number of respondents: 61
Number of respondents: 60
Number of respondents: 61
Secondary Languages
13 of our classmates are fluent in 3+ languages!