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Three pieces of advice for my first-year self

Friday, January 7, 2022 by Sarah L., 2A AFM student

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Hello, I’m Sarah, a second-year student in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program at the University of Waterloo! First year was quite the experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless it was so much fun! If I could go back and give my first-year self some advice, here’s what I would say:

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How Waterloo Ready helped me succeed in first year

Friday, January 7, 2022 by Aline R., 2A AFM student

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Hi! My name is Aline, and I am a second-year student in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program.

I still remember being extremely excited but at the same time extremely nervous for my first year of university. Before classes started, I set up my account on the school’s website and found out about Waterloo Ready.

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What I would tell my first-year self

Friday, January 7, 2022 by Samanvitha A., 4A AFM student

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As I come close to entering my final year at the University of Waterloo, I reflect and realize that there are many things I have learned not only about accounting and finance, but myself.

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Tips for High School Students Who Are Participating in the Financial Literacy Competition

Monday, December 6, 2021 by Kelly A., 3A AFM student

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Challenge your financial literacy skills this winter

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The importance of time management in your university life

Thursday, November 25, 2021 by Jolie, AFM student

Jolie, AFM student

Time management is crucial in achieving a work-life balance!

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Why I decided to pursue a PhD in Accounting at UWaterloo

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 by Jonathan Y., PhD in Accounting student

Jonathan Y., PhD in Accounting student

The key is to know what the right fit is for you

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What I would tell my first-year self

Thursday, November 4, 2021 by Mehek B., 4A, AFM student

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You can’t expect to know things until you’ve experienced them.

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Feeling welcomed to UWaterloo as a new student

Thursday, November 4, 2021 by Mischa H., 1A, AFM student

Mischa H., 1A, AFM student

Transitioning from high school to university on the right foot with Waterloo Ready.

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Advice I would give to my first-year self

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 by Jared C., 2B AFM student

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Entering university can be both exciting and intimidating but you certainly don’t have to struggle on your own.

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What I would tell my first-year self

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 by Darshan S., 4A AFM

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Learn what you are studying and learn how to study.

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