Ryan Connell

Ryan is a proud graduate from the Social Development Studies program at the University of Waterloo. As your Assistant Director, Student Experience & Housing, Ryan is very knowledgeable about all of the campus services and resources available to University of Waterloo students. Ryan grew up in a small town called Thunder Bay in Northern Ontario, and he is addicted to iced cappucinos from Tim Horton's. 

Some of Ryan's most popular things to talk about include:

• All of the campus services available to you as a Waterloo student and what you are able to access to support your academic and personal success
• Mental health wellness and strategies to improve your well-being as a university student 
• Advice for studying in an online environment. Fun fact: Ryan completed his UWaterloo degree, two college certificates, and a Masters degree completely online
• Tips for adjusting to Canadian culture and building your language skills outside of the classroom