Hello Warrior

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Welcome to Hello Warrior, the University of Waterloo's podcast designed to support you in your journey to university.

Listen to learn about the programs at Waterloo, what it's like to be a student in the co-op program, tips for applying, student life, and so much more. In every episode, our hosts will dive into a new topic and bring on special guests to give you a look at what it's like to be a student here.

Watch or listen on Spotify, YouTube, and Rogers TV, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.

Have a question about a topic covered in the podcast? Contact us at liaison@uwaterloo.ca.

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Why you should listen to Hello Warrior | Season 2 trailer

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Meet your Hello Warrior hosts

Denis

Denis

Denis (he/him) is a recent Biomedical Sciences (BSc) graduate from Waterloo and current Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist. In his free time, Denis loves playing volleyball and going on weekly coffee runs with friends. What Denis enjoys most about this podcast is its reach to a broad audience, and having the opportunity to get students excited about their future at Waterloo! It’s also pretty sweet to bust some of those Waterloo myths commonly found on Reddit.

Iman

Iman

Iman (she/her) is a current student at Waterloo in her third year of the Honours Arts program where she’s majoring in Political Science and minoring in Economics. She loves theatre, music, dancing, and spending as much time as possible with her loved ones. She’s always open to trying something new or going on an adventure, but there’s nothing she loves more than talking and laughing with her friends and family. She loves being a student at Waterloo and she is excited to share all the reasons why you should be a future Warrior!

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Check out our latest episode!

How hard is it to get into Waterloo? Debunking Reddit myths

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Waterloo admissions officer, Kristin, debunks myths about getting into Waterloo and answers some common questions. Plus, current students, Tochi and Siya, share their tips for completing your Admission Information Form (AIF) and School of Accounting and Finance Admissions Assessment (SAFAA). Get the facts and advice you need to strengthen your application!

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Season 2 episodes

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THIS is where you can work in Canada’s #1 co-op program

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Are you wondering what it’s like to be part of the co-op program at Waterloo? Join us as current students share their experiences, including the various roles they’ve held and the companies they’ve worked for. We spice things up with a game of "Never Have I Ever," putting students on the spot to get their real takes on questions like whether they’ve ever wished they weren’t in the co-op program or if they’ve ever landed their dream co-op role. Plus, Iman goes out on the campus to chat with more students, both in and out of the co-op program, to hear their thoughts firsthand. Don’t miss this candid look into the co-op experience!

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Get to know Waterloo's programs (part 2)

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Hello, future Warriors! In today’s episode, Denis and Iman chat with staff and students from the faculties of Health, Mathematics, and Science. If you’re interested in these areas of study but don’t quite know which program is right for you, be sure to check this one out — you might even discover a program you’ve never heard of! And don’t forget to stick around ‘til the end to meet some of our recruitment team — you might see them in your school this term and they’re always happy to chat with you and answer any questions you might have about applying to Waterloo and finding the right program for you.

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Get to know Waterloo's programs (part 1)

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Do you know which program(s) you’re going to apply to? At Waterloo, we have over 100 to choose from! To help you get to know them, Denis and Iman sat down with current staff and students from each of our faculties to give you an overview of the programs and some tips for how you can continue researching to find the right one for you. With so many programs, we had to do this in two parts! This first part features the faculties of Arts, Engineering, and Environment.

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Season 1 Episodes

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University Colleges at Waterloo — What are they and what should you know?

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Hello, future Warriors! Are you interested in being part of a tight-knit community while earning your University of Waterloo degree? Well now, you’re in luck. In this final episode of season 1 of the Hello Warrior podcast, Denis gets a glimpse of the four University Colleges at the University of Waterloo. We dive into St. Jerome’s, United, Conrad Grebel, and Renison University College.

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Exploring the city of Waterloo

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As the warm weather quickly approaches, we wanted to share some of our favourite spots in the City of Waterloo. This episode includes everything from city transportation to the best restaurants and hangout areas for students. We explore the uptown and downtown cores of the city and share insight into the unique landscape of having three post-secondary institutions all within a 10km radius!

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Why Waterloo is ranked #1 in co-op in Canada (feat. students from all 6 faculties)

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In this unique episode, we chatted with co-op students from all six of our faculties and got inside info on all things co-op at Waterloo. Our incredible students share their personal advice to help you discover the right program for you!

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How to get a scholarship for the University of Waterloo

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We're excited to bring you this segment on Student Awards & Financial Aid featuring our special guests, Maureen and Brenda! In this episode, we take a deep dive into student awards for incoming students and how you can access and receive scholarships and additional awards once you're a Waterloo Warrior. Maureen explains how to navigate OSAP and financial assistance programs. Stay tuned for some financial tips and saving strategies that could help you save the bank when financing your education.

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First-year guaranteed residence? Campus housing at the University of Waterloo

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Welcome to the second segment of the Hello Warrior podcast featuring Christine Macdonald from Waterloo's Campus Housing team! Christine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in campus housing and ensuring our students love living on our beautiful campus. In this episode, we discuss the first-year residence guarantee, meal plans, the benefits of living on residence, how to submit a roommate request, and so much more!

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How to get into Waterloo from an admissions insider

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Your hosts, Denis and Kristin, welcome André Jardin, Associate Registrar, Admissions, to provide an insider view of the admissions process and share some key tips on boosting your admission chances!

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