Student life

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Everything outside the classroom – clubs and sports, the city of Waterloo, eating on campus, residence life, and more!

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Discover your day-to-day

Take it from these six Warriors: life at Waterloo is what you make it. See how they spend a typical day, hear their strategies for staying on top of it all, and get advice you can take with you into first year.
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Waterloo's resources for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Whether you’re in the process of coming out, proudly queer, or confused and questioning, I can tell you one thing for sure – you’re not alone. 
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Finding community as an Indigenous student at Waterloo

As an Indigenous student at Waterloo, there are plenty of supports across campus to help you feel welcome. Learn about the experiences of two current students and how they've been able to feel connected to the campus.
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Undergraduate research opportunities at Waterloo

Discover your passion beyond the classroom while gaining hands-on experience in your field of interest! Explore all the research opportunities Waterloo has for undergraduate students.

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Striking a balance between academics and student life at Waterloo

Hear from some current students about how they find a balance between academics and their personal lives, and why they make it a priority for themselves.
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10 challenges you may encounter at university

As this new and exciting chapter approaches, here are 10 challenges you may run into as you embark on your journey at university.

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