Posts for the Topic Student Experience

What I would tell my first-year self

picture of Alexandra S., 2A, AFM

Hi, I’m Alex, and I’m a current 2A Accounting and Financial (AFM) student! A little background about myself, I love plants, reading, and am an avid coffee drinker. There are many lessons I wish I could have told my first-year self, but here’s my chance to share what I’d consider the most important one: Celebrate the wins!

Advice I would give to my first-year self

picture of Jared C., 2B, AFM

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

What I would tell my first-year self

picture of Darshan S., 4A, AFM

Learn what you are studying and learn how to study.

Co-Chair of the Accounting & Finance Orientation Week (AFOW) Committee reflects on this year’s impact

Darshan S., AFM

What it was like being a part of a collaborative committee that helped 350 first-year students transition to university this fall.

5 Tips I Would Give My First-Year Self

an image of three students sitting undera tree and chatting

I just entered my fourth year here at the University of Waterloo, and it’s got me reflecting on my time as a first-year student. I’ve learned a ton about being a university student over the past few years, and I wish I could go back to my seventeen-year-old self and give him so much advice.

Tips and Advice for Prospective University Students

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A current UWaterloo student offers tips for finishing high school strong and getting ready for university

 Hi! I’m Matt, and I have just entered my fourth year of the Honours Arts and Business program here at the University of Waterloo. I have worked at the School of Accounting and Finance in previous co-op terms, and have recently returned as a part-time employee. I wanted to take this opportunity to offer some tips for surviving the university application process.

Choosing the Right University Program for You

Pathway within UWaterloo campus during fall season

With so many choices, how do you know which program is the right one?

Hi! My name is Matthew, and I’m an upper-year student in the Honours Arts and Business program at the University of Waterloo. I have worked in the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) as the Marketing and Recruitment Associate in my previous co-op work terms and have recently returned as a part-time employee. I recently wrote a blog that provided some tips about applying to university, but I wanted to expand on that and talk about how you can choose the right university and program for you. 

Three things I wish I knew as a first-year student

Ryan Trainor

As a third-year student, here are three things I wish I knew during my first year.

The Four T’s of Business Evaluation

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What are the important aspects to keep in mind when making an investment decision?

During my time on the Student Venture Fund (SVF), I learned tons about entrepreneurship, technology, and finance. With guidance from industry experts and faculty members in finance, the SVF is a great program where students can get hands-on training in venture capital investing. Organized into transaction teams of three to four associates and analysts, we get a chance to prepare for a career in venture capital investing through activities including reviewing potential investments, conducting due diligence, and more!

As the world moves into a new norm, the only certainty is tax

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Hi fellow School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) students!

I’m Helena, a Master of Accounting (MAcc) student who joined the Young Tax Professionals (YTP) program not long ago. You may be wondering, “What is a MAcc student doing in the YTP program and not preparing for the CPA Common Final Examination (CFE)?” I am here to share my experience to help you gain some insight into the YTP program and the taxation field.

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