Program: Honours Science
Year: 4
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Pharmacy
How I get involved: To get involved at Waterloo, I'd say joining clubs and doing things like orientation are the most important because it allows you to meet new people and connect with your peers outside of the classroom. Just by talking to more people in your faculty, you find out all the different opportunities there are for you at Waterloo.
Why I love my program
What I love most about Honours Science is the freedom. I'm not locked into one discipline, so I get to take courses across chemistry, biology, physics, and earth sciences and figure out what I actually love as I go. More than half my courses are electives, so my degree feels like it's built around my interests instead of a rigid checklist, and I still get to keep doors open for grad school or professional programs down the road. It's the perfect fit for someone who loves science but wasn't ready to pick just one favourite.
Why University of Waterloo?
I chose Waterloo because of how welcoming and inclusive the community felt, even before I started classes. With so many clubs, faculty societies, and events, there's a place for pretty much everyone to belong and feel supported. Honours Science also let me explore different subjects like chemistry, biology, and physics, so I never felt boxed in. Overall it just felt like a place where I could be myself and still find my people.