Stream of study: Co-op
Favourite co-op: I was a Student Engagement Intern at an impact investing firm based in Toronto, ON. I loved the job for a variety of reasons: values alignment, work-life balance, and the nature of the work I was doing.
Are you involved in any campus clubs?
I'm involved with a number of campus clubs, including Fossil Free UW (Waterloo's student divestment advocacy group), Humans of uWaterloo (a social media project based on Humans of New York), and the UW Radicle (the Faculty's student-run paper). I love that I have the opportunity and capacity to join a variety of clubs on campus, and to explore my interests while meeting like-minded people.
Why did you choose to study in the Faculty of Environment at Waterloo?
I chose to study in the Faculty of Environment at Waterloo because I was very passionate about the environment and also loved the co-op option included with my degree. I wanted to get real world, hands-on experience in many different fields while building up my academic and technical knowledge through school.
What do you love most about your program?
What I love most about Environment and Business is the unique mix of environmental studies and business administration it has. Not only am I immersed in the environment/sustainability community, but I also bring a critical and practical lens with my business background. This has equipped me well for positions in investing, policy, and the non-profit sector.
What problem would you like to solve?
I have one simple goal, and it's to do my best to help save the Earth! Ever since I can remember, I've had a fascination with the natural world. Over time, that passion evolved to a commitment to intersectional and equitable climate justice. I was drawn to the Faculty of Environment because of the amazing people in it and everything I could learn through it (both through co-op and school). I really felt like I could hone my advocacy and critical thinking skills there to help me reach my ultimate goal.