MA, Anthropology
Aicha Lariani used her MA thesis to explore how displacement, education and belonging shape lives across borders.
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PhD, Applied Philosophy
For Vanita Fernandes, graduate studies are about more than theory, they are about solving real-world challenges.
PhD, Political Science
Eleanor McGrath didn’t follow a straight line to her PhD in Political Science—and that’s exactly what makes her work so impactful.
MA, Classical Studies
Jerome De Smet didn't set out to study a forgotten Norse god — but an unexpected discovery in the archaeology of Bronze Age waterbirds changed everything.
PhD, Applied Philosophy
For Madeleine Kenyon, choosing Waterloo wasn't just about experiential learning and the faculty's expertise: it was about finding an academic community that helped her become a better educator, researcher, and human
PhD, French Studies
Ko Eun Nancy Um, a PhD student in French Studies at the University of Waterloo, researches how Indigenous solo artists in Quebec express identity and reconciliation. Her work is shaped by her own lived experience and highlights the power of storytelling to deepen understanding.
MA Economics
Drawn to Waterloo’s strengths in mathematics, data science, and economics, Rhea Sen found an MA in Economics program that matched her goals perfectly.
MA Rhetoric and Communication Design (English)
For Hasan Ahmet Gokce, a graduate of the University of Waterloo’s MA in Rhetoric and Communication Design, language has always been more than words on a page—it’s a bridge between cultures, a tool for empathy, and a means to inspire the next generation.
PhD English
For PhD candidate Humaira Shoaib, pursuing a doctorate in English at the University of Waterloo has been more than just an academic milestone—it’s been a transformative experience shaped by literature, community, and family.
MA Economics
An MA student in the Economics co-op program, Maira Asrar has found strength in her graduate community and credits her professors and classmates as being instrumental in her transition to graduate school.