Program: Honours Science
Year: 2
Pronouns: She/Her
Career goal: Optometry! (I would love to teach piano on the side as well!)
How I get involved: I found that Waterloo has a little something for everyone! I took that opportunity to get involved in two areas I'm deeply passionate about… science and music! Aside from being a science ambassador, I am an executive member for the UW Pre-Optometry Club. I have also volunteered at Kids Science Open House as a chemistry lab demonstrator! Around the UWaterloo area, I have volunteered at a local community music school as a piano teacher. All these opportunities have been super insightful and rewarding! I am also highly involved in the UWaterloo EDGE Program. The EDGE Program is Waterloo’s unique, non co-op, experiential education program focused on building valuable career skills!
Why I love my program
I love the flexibility of the Honours Science program! Going into university, I was constantly debating between pursuing optometry or music education. I enjoyed science in general because there was so much knowledge about the physical and natural world that could be learned from the subject. Yet, I also felt very inspired and fulfilled by music education. Both felt like very opposite career goals and so I believed I could not have both. However, I discovered that the Honours Science program would allow me to pursue optometry school pre-requisites while earning a minor in music! Plus... I could still graduate on a four year timeline!
Why University of Waterloo?
When I was initially deciding on what university to attend, Waterloo was my top choice mainly due to its very flexible and customizable science programs! Once I took a tour of the campus, I fell in love with the quieter, more serene environment (plus the wildlife!!). My time at Waterloo has been absolutely amazing so far, and it has truly advanced both my career and personal goals in ways I could have never imagined!