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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.

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.

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.

This spring, a team of students represented the School of Accounting and Finance at the 2026 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Bringing home a second place finish, Aiden, Alicia, Kai, Michael, Gurleen and Quynh-Anh reflect on their journey and share their most valuable learnings.

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.

As a School of Accounting & Finance (SAF) Outreach and Ambassador, AFM student Angel connected with prospective students navigating the same uncertainty she once felt. Whether answering questions about co-op, classes, or how to balance it all, she discovered how meaningful it could be to offer honest reassurance—and in turn, how much the role would push her to grow.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a university course?

Ella, an Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) student, had the opportunity to explore that question firsthand as a Special Projects Assistant in the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) Fellowship Program.

When Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) student Scarlett attended a Waterloo open house as a future student, a SOAP Ambassador helped her imagine what life at the School of Accounting and Finance could be.

Now, through the Fellowship Program, she’s on the other side of the table — sharing her own experiences with prospective students and helping them see what's possible.

What started as a way for Aarya to "get involved and meet people" as a first-year SFM student evolved into one of the most meaningful parts of her undergraduate experience.

Through the SAF Outreach and Ambassador Program (SOAP) and the Fellowship Program, she discovered how mentorship, leadership, and genuine community connection can shape not just your career path—but your confidence and sense of direction.

From river cruises in Frankfurt to boardroom discussions with global firms, our International Study Course (AFM 334) team's recent trip to Germany challenged them to bring their classroom knowledge to life and make the most of this unique study experience.

While real-world corporate meetings initially felt daunting, the team reflects on how their creative preparation methods turned each session into an opportunity for learning — from Digital Euro at the European Central Bank to credit risk at Munich Re.