Browse all of the Missing Manual categories.
Ultimate guides
Collections of answers to your biggest questions about university.
Tips for Grade 12 success Choosing a university Living at Waterloo Student experience at Waterloo Financing your education
Applying to university
How to find a university program you'll love. Plus tips for applying.
Why you should choose Waterloo over your other options Using Quest to check your admission status 7 common misconceptions about university Pros and cons of living on and off campus Seven differences between high school and university
Careers and co-op
Finding a career you'll love, pursuing further education, and thriving in co-op.
The Waterloo experience: Exploring careers and building skills for your future What to expect in co-op How co-op can help you explore potential careers How to choose a careerHow to gain experience if you're not in co-op
High school success
Making the most of your high school experience from students who know what it takes.
Top time management tips for students Planning your path to university Building a résumé before university Study tips for exams and tests Five reasons you should get involved in extracurriculars in high school
Humans of Waterloo
Stories by and about the people of Waterloo – past and present.
Lights, camera, costumes Unlocking your entrepreneurial potential One degree, endless opportunities Helping kids at SickKids Building your problem-solving potential When it's actually rocket science
Student life
Everything outside the classroom – clubs and sports, the city of Waterloo, eating on campus, residence life, and more!
What does it mean to be a Warrior? Eating on campus 101 Finding community as an Indigenous student at Waterloo Striking a balance between academics and student life at Waterloo Your essential guide to international student resources Student life →
Money
Scholarships and bursaries, part-time jobs, and making the most of your money.
What does university cost? How to find and apply to scholarships Tips for paying for university Budgeting for your first year of university Finding a part-time job on campus
Health and wellness
Staying health and fit – physically and mentally.
Health and wellness supports at Waterloo you should know about Ways to counter self-doubt Looking after your mental health Athletics and recreation 101 How to deal with stress in healthy ways
About the Missing Manual
The Missing Manual is everything you want to know about applying to university – and about thriving at Waterloo – that you won’t find in the brochures.
Written by Waterloo students and staff, articles range from finding part-time jobs and choosing a university program to making the most of your time at university and discovering a career you’ll love.
Picking a university is like dating. You need to be a good match for each other. So dive into the Missing Manual and let us help you find your perfect match.
