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School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) student Hanna shares how the SAF Fellowship Program provided her with valuable new experiences and deepened her connection to the University of Waterloo community.

From receiving mentorship from an industry-seasoned Waterloo alum to judging case competitions and introducing prospective students to SAF, Hanna reflects on how the program helped her grow both personally and professionally.

It started with a matcha, but led to a meaningful connection between mentor and mentee. 

Selena reflects on her experience of being Kailey's mentor as part of the School of Accounting and Finance's Fellowship Program, highlighting how a casual café environment created space for honest discussions about co-op, academics and university life.

Three Accounting and Financial Management students, Kai, Michael, and John, represented SAF and the University of Waterloo at the 2026 Queen’s Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC).

Read their blog for a glimpse into the SAF student competition experience.

Sometimes, the most meaningful connections begin in the simplest ways.

For Selena and Kailey, Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) students in SAF's Fellowship Program, it started with two cups of matcha and a pistachio lava bun.

This spring, a team of students represented the School of Accounting and Finance at the 2026 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Bringing home a second place finish, Aiden, Alicia, Kai, Michael, Gurleen and Quynh-Anh reflect on their journey and share their most valuable learnings.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a university course?

Ella, an Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) student, had the opportunity to explore that question firsthand as a Special Projects Assistant in the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) Fellowship Program.

When Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) student Scarlett attended a Waterloo open house as a future student, a SOAP Ambassador helped her imagine what life at the School of Accounting and Finance could be.

Now, through the Fellowship Program, she’s on the other side of the table — sharing her own experiences with prospective students and helping them see what's possible.