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Opening doors to new possibilities: the Global Business and Digital Arts entrance scholarship
The Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) Entrance Scholarship at the University of Waterloo supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them focus on their studies and campus life without financial burden. The scholarship boosts confidence and sense of belonging, with recipients like Lia expressing deep gratitude and commitment to giving back.
Learn more about the GBDA Entrance Scholarship, and join us on May 15th for Giving Day, encouraging donations to support educational initiatives.
How GBDA students are preparing for a changing world of work
During their co-op terms, Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) students Jasmine Hu and Alita Thomas went up against a challenge every workplace is facing, with that being how to use AI tools responsibly. With frameworks from PD14: Responsible Digital Innovation in the Workplace, both moved past experimentation, bringing structure and accountability to AI use in their teams.
Designing Meaningful Experiences: Bernice Ma’s (MDEI '18) Path to Entrepreneurship
Bernice Ma's (MDEI '18) path to becoming a business owner wasn’t originally what she had planned. After completing her undergraduate degree, she discovered an interest in web and digital design during her co-op terms. This led her to the Master of Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI) program, where she set out to build a career in digital design and user experience. When she did not immediately find herself in the role she had envisioned at first, she created that opportunity for herself.
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