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Worldly updates from the corporate relations team

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Alan (AFM Student), Aryaman (CFM Student), Ryan (AFM Student), and Vireshaar (AFM Student)

Sharing what the team has been up to in preparing for the International Study Course trip to Singapore.

Only a couple of weeks ago, the itinerary for the International Study Course trip to Singapore was completely empty. Now, with the marketing and culture team finding the best places to visit, the logistics team figuring out travel, and our corporate relations team setting up meetings, the trip is looking jam-packed!

International Study Trip

Three tips for travelling abroad

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Coco (AFM Student), Irene (AFM Student), Melissa (AFM Student), and Sam (Math/CPA Student)

The meals and logistics team for the International Study Course share their travel advice.

At the end of the winter 2023 term, professor Steve Balaban and our class will be going to Singapore for the International Study Course trip. While in Singapore, we will be meeting with alumni as well as other dignitaries to help further enhance our learning.

International Study Trip

Applying course concepts at the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.)

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 by Katie (MAcc Student) and Michelle (MAcc student)

The Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) is one of the oldest case competitions in Canada and is known for its complex yet integrative cases. This year, we had the pleasure of competing in the accounting stream.

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Competitions

Preparing to travel to Singapore

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 by Yuwei (AFM), Shamoeel (AFM), and Echo (Biotech/CPA)

What the marketing and culture team has been working on in the International Study Course

International Study Trip

I.C.B.C. Competition: Students turned analysts

Monday, March 20, 2023 by Lakshmi (MAcc Student), Sonia (MAcc Student) and Hufsah (AFM Student)

collage of Lakshmi (MAcc student), Sonia (MAcc student) and Hufsah (AFM student)

As previous analysts on the Student Venture Fund and AFM 433: Business Strategy, enthusiasts, we had always been interested in analyzing companies and thinking of strategic possibilities for them. This drew us to the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.), where we became finalists in the business policy event.

Competitions

Student Experience

Preparation pays off!

Friday, March 17, 2023 by Jane (Macc Student) and Aki (AFM Student)

In January, we participated in the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) in the ethics stream. I.C.B.C. is one of the most academically rigorous undergraduate case competitions in the world, and this was our experience participating in the competition.

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Student Experience

What I wish I knew as a first-year student at the University of Waterloo

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 by Aradhna, AFM Student

Greetings future Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) students! My name is Aradhna, and I am in my third year of AFM, specializing in the Professional Accountant Career Specialization. I know you may or may not be feeling terrified coming in as a first-year student at the University of Waterloo.

Future Students

The Battle on Bay Street

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 by Bhavna, Biotech/CPA Student

The Toronto Metropolitan University in downtown Toronto organized its annual “Battle on Bay” competition from January 12 to January 15 this year. The three-day event was well-organized and featured two major competitions and many other enrichment sessions, including panel discussions, networking events, a scavenger hunt and a grand gala closing ceremony.

Competitions

Battle on Bay Conference

From Challenge to Championship

Friday, February 17, 2023 by Zaineb, AFM

Zaineb leaning with her arm on a counter.

How we won "The Broker," stock pitch competition.

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Games and sweets night was a sweet success

Friday, February 17, 2023 by Elly S., CFM co-op student

A very big thank you to everyone who came to enjoy chilli, a candy bar, midterm survival kits, and tons of board games at Games and Sweets Night. It was a pleasure to see you all having so much fun! A special thanks to CFM Program Manager Kim Tremblay as well.

The event began with a delicious dinner of chilli and warm bread rolls catered by Jacqueline’s Catering. The bread rolls were a hit for sure!

CFM

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