Stories by and about the people in the Faculty of Health.
Revolutionizing the future of senior care through entrepreneurship
Katie, a Therapeutic Recreation student, always knew she wanted to work with people. But she never imagined she'd start her own company and reimagine the future of senior care.
Helping kids at SickKids
Rachael started off not knowing exactly what she was looking for. But she knew she wanted to help people. She found her dream job by exploring and looking for that great fit.
Consulting with MLSE LaunchPad
When Nathaniel signed up for REC 413 with Katie Misener, a professor in Waterloo's Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, he knew it would be good — he’d taken two of her courses already.
What can you do with a recreation degree?
Jon draws on the knowledge and skills he gained at Waterloo to run a successful brewing company and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
Co-op on the front lines of a pandemic
Christina's winter co-op job took her in an unexpected direction: to the front lines of Canada's COVID-19 pandemic response. And that experience has set her on a new career path.
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