Arts

Stories by and about the people in the Faculty of Arts.

If you start a club, they will come

Despite a busy schedule as a legal studies major, Ciara recently co-founded the new Women in Pre-Law club. You can make a difference too.

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Saying "yes" to personal growth

A double major in psychology and social development studies (SDS), Abby isn’t afraid to say “yes” to an opportunity that can help her grow as a person.

Student sitting beside the Arts mascot, Porcellino

Let curiosité be your guide

Choosing your university program can feel like a monumental decision. What if you don’t like your major? Or what if you find a new interest along the way? Discovering the answers to those questions is all part of the journey.

Student standing outside wearing a winter coat while it snows

And then it snowed

Growing up in India, Aryan imagined studying in North America — somewhere he’d never been. He’d heard about Waterloo, a school known as much for its diversity as its extensive co-op program, and his mind was set.

Economic reality

Being true to yourself can mean courage, taking risks – and reaping rewards. Just ask Mahtash, now in her fourth year studying in Honours Arts and Business. She’s the first to admit when she arrived at Waterloo she had a strong vision for her future.

A student and a professor wearing headphones while sitting at a table with a laptop in front of them

Communication is about making meaning

With one glance of comments on YouTube, you might despair at people’s inability to discuss content without resorting to insults or outright hostility. And one big question you might ask: Is the discourse actually changing anyone’s mind?