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Cynthia

Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy

Hometown: Markham, ON

Extra curricular activities: The AcaBellas, Students Offering Success, Intramural Dodgeball, Math Orientation Team, Cuban Salsa Club

“People are more important than things.” – Randy Pausch

Cynthia Chan

Alex

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Alex

Program: 
3A Computer Science, Co-op

Past co-op position:
Web Content Coordinator, AGF Management Ltd., Toronto

Hometown:
Oakville, ON

Extracurriculars:

Henry

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Henry

Program:

2A, Computer Science, Co-op


Hometown:

Kano, Nigeria


Extracurricular Activities:

Soccer, Math, Reading

Why did you choose to study at Waterloo?

I was attracted to Waterloo because it has a good and reputable Computer Science program, and I felt I would be at home and have a good time in its enthusiastic mathematical atmosphere.

Stephen

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Stephen

Program: 
2B Pure Math and Mathematical Economics, Co-op

Hometown:
Toronto

Extracurriculars:

Fall 2016 - 3B
Computer Science, Honours Co-op

United Kingdom - University of Birmingham, England

Jennifer (Zijing) Shen's Exchange Summary

Yibei

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Yibei

Program:
3A Math/FARM, Co-op

Past internship position:                       Sun Life Financial

Hometown:
Shanghai, China

Extracurriculars: 

  • Painting
  • Dancing

Why Waterloo?

I chose Waterloo because of the Co-op program.

Micca

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Maria Michaela

Program: 
4B Statistics, Co-op

Past co-op position:
Data analyst, Environment Canada's Ontario Storm Prediction Centre, Toronto

Hometown:
Mississauga, ON

Extracurriculars:
The University of Waterloo A Cappella Club

Hannah

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Hannah

Program: 
3A Actuarial Science, Co-op

Past co-op position:
Actuarial Analyst Intern, Assuris, Toronto ON

Hometown:
London, ON

Extracurriculars:

Mary

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Mary

Program: 
3A Mathematics/Teaching, Co-op

Past Co-op Position:
Math learning assistant, Sheridan College, Oakville

Hometown:
Mississauga, ON

Extracurriculars:

Melissa Lee

Exchange

Mathematics – Information Technology Management, Co-op (3B)

Fall 2015 - Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (CUHK)

Hello! Or to be more appropriate 你好! My name is Melissa Lee and I decided to travel across the world to study in Hong Kong at the Chinese University of Hong Kong during my 3B term.

Calvin

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Calvin


Program: 
3A Computer Science

Hometown: 
Mississauga, ON

Extracurriculars: 
UWHKSA, Waterloo Ski/Snowboard Club

Haolong Zheng

Undergraduate Student
Haolong is a Mathematical Finance student at the University of Waterloo. This program originated as a graduate degree, but is now also offered at the undergraduate level. When he was 18, Haolong moved to Canada from China to complete his 12th grade of high school.

Johnson

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador

Johnson
Program: 4B Statistics with minors in Actuarial Science and Computer Science

Hometown: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Extracurriculars: Orientation leader, Executive for the UW Cooking Club, Singapore Malaysian Association, and Math Grad Ball               

Xing-Xu

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Xing-Xu

Program: 
3A Math/CPA, Co-op

Past co-op position:
Junior Staff Accountant, Rosenberg Smith & Partners LLP, Concord ON

Hometown:
Etobicoke

Extracurriculars:

Ameesha

Undergraduate Student
Ameesha is a third year Bioinformatics co-op student at the University of Waterloo. Initially starting her university career in the Faculty of Science majoring in Biology, Ameesha has found a way to bridge her love of biology and computer science through the Bioinformatics program. Through co-op, Ameesha has had the opportunity to travel internationally while gaining work experience in the field that she loves.

Barbara

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Barbara

Program: 
3A Actuarial Science, Co-op

Past co-op position:
Actuarial Student, London Life Insurance Company, London ON

Hometown:
Toronto, ON

Extracurriculars:

Benjamin

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Benjamin

Program: 
2A Math/CPA, Co-op

Hometown:                              Cayuga

Extracurriculars:

Boriana

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Boriana

Program: 
3A Actuarial Science - Finance Option, Co-op

Past co-op position:
Underwriting and Sales&Distribution Co-op, Northbridge Financial, Vancouver BC

Hometown:
Vancouver, BC

Extracurriculars:

Garry Chan

Winter 2015 - Exchange Program

Sweden – University of Lund
Lund is a vibrant student city in the southern part of Sweden. It's the perfect exchange location if you want to experience the Scandinavian culture. In Lund, there's sittnings (dinner parties with songs), nations (student clubs), and fika (coffee breaks). 

Do you remember all new experiences that you had when you started university? The level of excitement during exchange is on par with that. You learn to adapt and make new friends from all over the world very quickly.

Garry Chan

Winter 2015 - Exchange Program

Sweden – University of Lund
Lund is a vibrant student city in the southern part of Sweden. It's the perfect exchange location if you want to experience the Scandinavian culture. In Lund, there's sittnings (dinner parties with songs), nations (student clubs), and fika (coffee breaks). 

Do you remember all new experiences that you had when you started university? The level of excitement during exchange is on par with that. You learn to adapt and make new friends from all over the world very quickly.

Cheyenne

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Cheyenne

Program: 
3A Honours Mathematics, Co-op

Past co-op position:
Statistical methods analyst, BlackBerry, Waterloo

Hometown:
Toronto, ON

Extracurriculars:

Daniel

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Daniel

Program: 
4B, Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy, Co-op

Past co-op position:                      Data Scientist, Capital One, Toronto

Hometown:                             Toronto

Extracurriculars:

Sarah F.

Senior Math Ambassador
Sarah F.

Program: 
3A Math/Business Administration, Co-op

Past co-op position:              Software Tax Analyst, H&R Block, Toronto

Hometown: 
Toronto, ON

Extracurriculars: 

Lemeng (Sophie) Feng

Fall 2014 - Exchange

Hong Kong – Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

I did my exchange in Hong Kong in Fall 2014. For me, the reason I chose Hong Kong is that working in Hong Kong is so very attractive to me. I want to experience what it is like working and living in that part of the world, to prepare myself for future possibility of moving there.

Lemeng Feng sitting along the shore

Flora

Undergraduate Student
Flora is a fourth year Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy co-op student at the University of Waterloo. Through co-op, Flora has had the opportunity to figure out how different organizations and teams work to determine what will be the best fit for her in the future. Next term, Flora will be living in Velocity where she will work with industry professionals to start her own business idea.

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

Galen

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Galen

Program: 
3A Mathematical Economics, Co-op

Past co-op position:              Software Developer, S&P Capital IQ, Toronto

Hometown:                           Oakville, ON

Extracurriculars:   

Jeffrey Gao

Undergraduate Student
“Waterloo is always a challenge,” says Financial Analysis and Risk Management student, Jeffrey. “The academics make sure you always push yourself and continue to learn. It forces you to work at your best capabilities.” When Jeffrey is not in class or keeping up with his coursework, he likes to write.

Olivier Gilbert

Undergraduate Student
“I grew up in a small farming, community-based town near Montreal” says Math student Olivier, “I did math and science for fun, so I was always the odd person out.” Olivier consistently received support and encouragement from his family for his love of math, but was always keen on seeking out ways to get involved and help others.

Patrick Hayes

Undergraduate Student
Patrick is a Math student in Computer Science and Pure Math. Patrick is originally from Guelph, but has found himself on co-op terms in Waterloo, California, and New York working for both large and small start-up technology companies. Patrick loves that he is always surrounded by smart people at Waterloo and loves the people and colleagues that he gets to interact with.

Helena

Senior Math Ambassador

Helena
Program: 3A Actuarial Science, Co-op

Past co-op positions:
Actuarial Intern, Ernst and Young LLP, Toronto ON

Cashier/Receptionist, Corporation of Delta, Delta BC

Hometown:
Richmond, BC

Extracurriculars: Actuarial Science Club Publicity Director, Senior Math Ambassador, Waterloo Instrumental Chamber Ensembles

Ben Langendoen

3A, Math and Business Double Degree

Ben Langendoen

Hometown: Hamilton, ON

Interests: Intramural Soccer, Intramural Volleyball, Math Volunteer Opportunities



"It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."

                             - Albert Einstein

Laura

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador

Laura Song
Program: 2B, Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management

Hometown: Ottawa, ON

Extracurricular activities:
Refereeing intramurals, volunteering with the FEDS Food Bank.

Fun Fact: I've modelled for the Faculty of Mathematics brochures.
 

Matthew

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Matthew

Program:                                        3A Math/FARM, Co-op

Past co-op position: 
Technology Co-op, Deloitte, Toronto

Hometown: 
Pickering

Extracurriculars: 

Scott McKee

Undergraduate Student
“When I came from high school, I was a complete introvert,” says Computer Science student Scott. Since then, Scott has come out of his shell and become involved. During his university career, Scott has been on MathSoc for the past six years, the Federation of Students for the past three, and was a peer helper at St. Jerome’s.

Heriot-Watt University (Exchange) Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Fall 2015 – Mathematics Honours – Actuarial Science/Finance Option (3B)

I did my 3A semester abroad in Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. Initially, I was quite hesitant of leaving my friends and family and travelling on my own in a stranger country. The idea of living out of a suitcase was very unsettling. Now, ever since I came back I could only think of how fulfilling those four months have been.

Melissa

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Melissa


Program: 
4A, Information Technology Management, Co-op

Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario

Extracurricular Activities: Hiphop, Play instruments (Piano, violin, guitar), Sing Karaoke

Melody

Senior Math Ambassador
Melody


Program: 3A Actuarial Science with the Finance Option

Past co-op position:
Analyst, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto

Hometown: Markham, ON

Extracurriculars: UW Language and Culture Exchange Club, reading and swimming

Micca

4A Statistics Major with a minor in Computer Science

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario

Extracurricular activities:A cappella and volunteering for the Math faculty!

 

When things get harder, it just means you’ve leveled up.

Micca

Peggy

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Peggy

Program: 
2A Math CPA, Co-op

Hometown:
Chengdu, China

Extracurriculars:

  • Chinese Classical Dance
  • Student Offering Support

Why Waterloo?

The Math CPA program! Math and Accounting plus Co-op!

Lindsey Pogue

Fall 2015 Exchange

University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Mathematics, HCO – Computer Science,Honours Co-op Fall 2015 (4A)

My name is Lindsey Pogue and I spent my 4A Computer Science term in Christchurch, New Zealand studying at the University of Canterbury.

overlooking Auckland, New Zealand

Rajwant

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador

Program: 3B Actuarial Science

Rajwant


Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya

Extra curricular activities: Community Service, Swimming, and Field Hockey

Past co-op jobs: Sate Farm (Insurance), Grant Thornton (Business Advisory), Ernst & Young (Pensions) and Sheridan College (Teaching).

Cristina Rosu

Math Financial Analysis and Risk Management (FARM)

Cristina Rosu
Program:
Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Math/FARM), planning on specializing in Risk Management

Hometown:
Toronto – North York

Extracurriculars:
UWaterloo Financial Analysis & Risk Management Student Association (FARMSA), UWaterloo Actuarial Science Club, and co-ordinator for Orientation Week 2011

Ruiying

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Ruiying

Program: 
2A Math /CPA, Co-op

Hometown:
Vaughan

Extracurriculars: ICSN

Why Waterloo?

It looked to be the best option for me at the time. Also, the co-op program seemed interesting since I could gain real work experience in school.

Ryan

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Ryan

Program: 
3A Math/Teaching, Co-op

Past co-op position: 
Math Circles Assistant, Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, Waterloo

Hometown: 
Peterborough, ON

Extracurriculars: 
Cross-Country, Tennis 

Sachin

Undergraduate Student
Sachin is a second year Mathematics student who has grown his passion for education and teaching in his time here at the University of Waterloo. Originally from Kingston Ontario, Sachin has found a second home here at UWaterloo, where he is involved in just about every aspect of university life! Whether out on the Quidditch pitch or working hard in the classroom, Sachin is a well rounded student who is always willing to lend a hand.

Ridhima Sareen

Undergraduate Student
“I’ve loved math ever since I can remember”, says Math student Ridhima as she describes why Waterloo was the best choice for her, “For me, the selling factor for Waterloo is that it has a Math faculty, and that it has co-op”.

Skylar

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Skylar


Program: 2B, Computer Science


Hometown: Nanjing, China


Extracurricular activities: Swimming Club, IPCN mentor

TianYi

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
TianYi

Program: 
2A Mathematics&Business Administration, Co-op

Hometown:
Kitchener

Extracurriculars:                    General Volunteer - Volunteer Centre

Why Waterloo?

1. The WHY-NOT spirit!

2. The co-op program and the deep impression those co-op students leave me when I searched the official webpage

Urwah

Senior Math Faculty Ambassador
Urwah

Program:  4B, Math Business Single Degree/ Minor in Computer Science

Hometown:                              Lahore, Pakistan

Extracurriculars:

Lucy Wang

Exchange

United Kingdom - University of Warwick (Warwick, England)

Winter 2017 Exchange - 4B
Math/Financial Analysis & Risk Management-Chartered Financial Analyst Specialization, Honours, Co-op

Yutong Wu

Exchange

EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) Switzerland

Winter 2017 (February to August 2017)

I did exchange and research internship at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland from February to August 2017. It was my first time in Europe and it was so different from anywhere else I have been. It took me a while to get things I needed before school because of my poor French but everything worked out :)

Jerry Xue

Exchange

Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Winter 2017 - Computer Science, Honours Co-op (3B)

view on Chinese University of Hong Kong campus

I was luckily placed in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), one of the top universities in Hong Kong for Computer Science. Although Hong Kong is known for its loud and busy city lifestyle, CUHK is built in the northern parts of Hong Kong, which gave the campus scenic views from every angle.

Lirong Yang

Exchange

Switzerland - ETH (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule) Zurich

Fall 2016 Exchange - 3B

Combinatorics & Optimization, Honours
Pure Mathematics, Honours

Xinyi Zhao

Undergraduate Student
“School is important, but it’s really important to enjoy yourself”, says Xinyi as she muses on about her various academic and professional accomplishments. Xinyi is currently in her final year at the University of Waterloo, majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Management. Xinyi came to Canada from Beijing when she was 11 years old and settled in Brantford. There, she completed junior high and high school.