North Bay native Amber Blackwell feels right at home in her third year as an earth and environmental sciences student at the University of Waterloo.
The earth sciences program is not as big as some of the other science departments, but we have a lot of heart,” she says. “The small class sizes make it easier to get to know your professors and reach your highest potential.”
Amber also enjoys the experiential learning aspect of her classes.
There are so many field courses an earth science student must take, which means you are able to relate what you’ve learned in the classroom to real world applications,” she says. “The field trips also inspire a great deal of bonding between your fellow classmates and makes for friendships that will last a lifetime.”
Amber’s passion for science goes beyond the classroom. She is a volunteer at the Science coffee and donuts (CnD) store, treasurer for the Earth Sciences Undergraduate Society (Watrox), and leader coordinator for Science Orientation Week 2010.
Getting involved in activities at Waterloo is a great way to meet new friends, socialize and take a break from schoolwork,” Amber says.
Amber will be starting her thesis in the fall, but is unsure of her plans after graduation. However, she knows a degree from Waterloo will make a big difference in her life.
This university has so much to offer and having a degree from Waterloo will definitely be my golden ticket when I start my career.”
