Student Experience

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:

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.

Challenge your financial literacy skills this winter

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Hello! My name is Kelly and I am currently helping the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) run its semi-annual Financial Literacy Competition (FLC) targeted towards high school students. This year, the FLC is happening on December 8 and 9.

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

Jolie, AFM student
Hi everyone! I’m Jolie, a 3A student in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program at the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF). University life is certainly busy, but it doesn’t mean that we don’t have any spare time to do other important things, for example, reflect on ourselves!

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

Jonathan Y., PhD in Accounting student
When I was in business school, most of my friends were focused on working at an accounting firm. Wearing suits and working downtown sounded attractive but I always felt that a professional career in accounting was not the right fit for me.

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

Mischa H., 1A, AFM student
My name is Mischa, and I am a 1A student in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program. Making the transition from high school to university initially seemed stressful and very overwhelming.

Thursday, November 4, 2021

What I would tell my first-year self

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

Author - Mehek B.

As I approach my fourth year in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program, I’ve had a bit of time on my hands to reflect on things I wish I could tell my first-year self, or rather things I wish I knew back then. For any first-year student reading this, I hope it resonates with you and helps you even in the slightest bit. Here goes!

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

What I would tell my first-year self

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!