We congratulate the members of the first cohort of the Bachelor of Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) program, who officially graduated on June 24. Fifty-four proud students walked across the stage to receive their degrees and joined the University of Waterloo alumni.
Since these students took their first class at the Stratford Campus in September 2012, we have seen the program grow to almost 500 students. We have been fortunate to hire several new faculty and staff members who have tirelessly helped build and shape our community into a space for forward-looking academic programming in the digital media arena. As this first graduating class steps out into the professional world, we look forward to learning about their successes and accomplishments.
A few of our professors and instructors look back at the time they've spent with GBDA students and share their words of wisdom. Please read below for these wonderful comments.
Christine McWebb
Director, Academic Programs
University of Waterloo Stratford Campus
The one thing I learned over the course of my life so far is that in the end, it’s the people and the relationships we build with them that really matter.
Karin Schmidlin (Instructor)
Have courage to overcome any hurdle, wisdom to make decisions, clarity to see through the fog, humility to keep you grounded, confidence when you doubt yourself, patience when things get tough, and the faith to keep you going.
Hira Javed (Instructor)
Always work from your own integrity. If you know yourself, and make choices based on what you value, you will make the decision that is best for you, regardless of what anyone else is doing.
Jessica Thompson (Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies)
Have fun and follow what you want to do - not what you think you should do!
Jane Tingley (Associate Professor)
I can write with certainty that students in the graduating cohort are among the brightest and most creative people I have ever come across in my 20 years of teaching. I could wish them all well, but I suspect they will not require much luck when it comes down to it. Remember what was taught, apply it consistently, and always think before you 'leap' - and you'll be fine.
Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach (Instructor)
