“Is a degree from the University of Waterloo worth paying $100,000 in tuition fees and living expenses?” This is a question I’ve heard many students bring up, including myself. Having studied at Waterloo for over three years now, I’ve realized why this $100,000 investment is absolutely worth it.
That’s a wrap! After five years at the University of Waterloo, I am saying my goodbyes and moving on. I know people will tell you that your time at university will fly by, but you won’t believe them. In the middle of exam season, your time in school will seem endless.
To solve complex global challenges, society will need to focus on developing creative citizens rather than concentrating solely on new technologies, says Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo.
Hamdullahpur was speaking at the Dr. Richard Maponya Annual Lecture on Entrepreneurship at the Durban University of Technology in South Africa this week.
David McKay (left) and President Feridun Hamdullahpur (right).
For President and Chief-Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Waterloo is a familiar place.
On Saturday, May 10, more than 260 engineering students from 16 Canadian universities gathered on the shores of the Laurel Creek Conservation Area. The purpose? To achieve what most would deem impossible—racing a fully buoyant concrete canoe.
When it comes to preparing students for employment, Maclean's magazine gives the University of Waterloo top spot.
In a survey that included nearly 24,000 students across Canada, 66 per cent of participants said they strongly agreed Waterloo prepared them for post-graduation employment, with the remaining 27 per cent saying they somewhat agreed.
March 19 – 23 is National Co-op week and work-integrated learning (WIL) week, and the University of Waterloo is celebrating its students’ co-op and WIL opportunities.
March 19 – 23 is National Co-op and Work-integrated Learning (WIL) Week, and the University of Waterloo is celebrating its students’ co-op and WIL opportunities.
March 19 – 23 is National Co-op and Work-integrated Learning (WIL) Week, and the University of Waterloo is celebrating its students’ co-op and WIL opportunities.