Future students

The Marketing and Culture team from the 2026 International Study Course has returned from New York City, reflecting on the memorable week of sightseeing, connecting with alumni and so much more.

In this blog, the team shares three photos to highlight their favourite moments from the trip and the exciting stories behind them.

Through the Fellowship Program, AFM student Kaavish was paired with both an upper-year mentor and an industry mentor, each offering valuable support on his university journey — one guiding him through academics, the other through the world of work.

Together, these mentorships gave Kaavish a clearer understanding of his professional path along with the confidence, knowledge and support to pursue it.

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.