Fred

Senior Math Ambassador

Fred

Program: 
2B Computer Science/Business Double Degree, Co-op

Past co-op position: 
Software Developer, SAP, Waterloo

Hometown: 
North York, ON

Extracurriculars: 
University of Waterloo Chinese Christian Fellowship (UWCCF), Math Orientation Director, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee

Why Waterloo?

I decided to come to Waterloo for its Computer Science and Business Administration Double Degree Co-op program. The opportunity to study at a university well-known for its strength in STEM disciplines, while working towards a Bachelor of Business Administration from Laurier, was quite attractive. The academic opportunity, combined with a strong Co-op program, were important factors in my decision to come to Waterloo.

Advice for first-year students

Stay on top of your academics. With more freedom in university, comes more responsibilities. It?s easy to fall behind in academics, and hard to catch back up. So do what you need to do to stay on top of your academics: manage your time well, get organized, get peer accountability, etc.
Get involved. Whether it is a club, sport, council, student design team, get involved in something. They are great ways to meet new people who share the same interests as you. Clubs Day in the first month of each term is a great way to discover and learn about clubs you may be interested in. 
Lastly, there are lots of services that you are entitled to as a registered student at the University of Waterloo, so don?t be afraid to make use of them if you need it. Examples include the Shuttle Service, Health Services, Counselling Services, and AccessAbility Services.