Program: Biomedical Sciences
Year: 2
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Waterloo Optometry
How I get involved: Since coming to Waterloo, I've been a first-year rep for the UW Healthcare Symposium and BUGS (Biology Undergraduate Society). Next year, I'm looking forward to giving back even more as an orientation leader, helping first years settle in and feel like they belong, and my role as a science ambassador!
Why I love my program
I love Biomedical Science because it lets me knock out all my optometry prerequisites while still leaving room for electives, which helps my GPA and lets me explore interests outside of science. The courses themselves are genuinely interesting, and they're structured in a way that sets students up to succeed. On top of that, the people in the science department, both students and professors, are incredibly supportive.
Why University of Waterloo?
I chose Waterloo because of how connected the city feels to the university. There's always somewhere to hang out with friends or a new café to try after class. The social atmosphere is welcoming, and being surrounded by ambitious students makes it easy to meet people and start conversations. What I love most is how students at Waterloo push each other forward instead of competing, everyone kind of becomes each other's inspiration.