Program: Honours Science
Year: 2
Pronouns: he/him
Career goal: I've wanted to become a pharmacist for a long time because I like helping people in a way that has a direct impact on their daily lives. Working in a pharmacy showed me how much trust patients place in their pharmacist, and I want to be someone they can rely on for advice and support. In the future, I'd like to work in a community pharmacy and eventually own one of my own. For now, my focus is on learning as much as I can at Waterloo so I can provide the best care possible.
How I get involved: I get involved at Waterloo by staying active in our campus and its community. I love participating in intramural sports, especially basketball, and it has been an amazing way to stay active, meet new friends, and build teamwork outside of the classroom. I am also involved in student clubs, such as the Poker Club, where I like to connect with different people who share similar interests, and enjoy learning the game through friendly competition and strategy. I also enjoy attending all campus events I can, and this helps me establish connections, develop leadership skills, and communication. Overall, it has made my university experience at Waterloo an amazing one!
Why I love my program
I love Honours Science with CAP (Conditional Admission to Pharmacy) status because it fully allows me to explore all the fields of science, while still maintaining and building my strong foundation for a future career in pharmacy. The courses I take help my critical thinking skills and apply what I learn to situations in the real world. Furthermore, with the small class size of CAP students, I am able to surround myself with likeminded, passionate students who are motivated about pharmacy and willing to succeed. The CAP pathway makes my ultimate goal of becoming a pharmacist much more attainable, and every class that I take brings me one step closer to helping out those in my community.
Why University of Waterloo?
I chose Waterloo because of its reputation in science and engineering, the learning environment, and the opportunities the school offers for students to grow both in and out of the classroom. The Honours Science program with CAP status is exclusive to Waterloo, and it gives passionate students who want to become pharmacists a focused pathway to achieve their goal. As well, the school offers a large sense of community on campus, and there are many ways that students can get involved at school, including clubs and sports. Waterloo offered me the best balance of academic excellence and an amazing student life, which was exactly what I was looking for.