Channel Title: University of Waterloo Future Students Channel Description: We know you’re getting ready to embark on your biggest adventure yet. And you’re looking for the right place to make it happen. A place where your unquenchable curiosity meets world-class teaching. Where your thirst for new experiences meets a co-op program like no other. And where your bright future meets a community of people who believe in your limitless potential. The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching and community building and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office. Connect with the Office of Indigenous Relations: https://linktr.ee/uwaterlooindigenous. <video> Waterloo by the numbers Description: Ready to learn more about Waterloo? Get to know us, by the numbers. Note: All information was accurate at time of publishing. Waterloo by the numbers: 1 University 42,000 students 6 faculties in 100+ buildings 8,000 co-op employers in over 60 countries #1 in Canada for graduate employment rate 30+ Research centres 1 Nobel Laureate 1st image of a black hole 5,000+ employees 27 on-campus eateries 13 coffee shops 10 on-campus residences 6,700+ beds in on-campus residence #1 in Canada for experiential learning 1 observatory 700+ research and teaching labs 3 museums Too many geese to count #1 most innovative university 1 bike centre #1 research university in Canada 525 online courses 39+ hectares of ecological learning spaces 28 student-led design teams 1 autonomous vehicle research and intelligence lab 13 libraries 2.3 million books 100,000 e-journals 100+ student exchange programs in more than 30 countries Canada’s most productive startup incubator $19.9 billion raised by 494 Waterloo entrepreneurs 1,187 theatre seats 2,300 plants in living walls 210 solar panels 3 aviation-focused programs 32 varsity sports teams 2,500 fitness and wellness classes 109 championships 3 indoor soccer fields 8 statues on campus 200+ student run clubs 1 seat waiting for you -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Programs and admissions • Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs • University of Waterloo admission requirements: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/admission-requirements • University application deadlines: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/application-deadlines Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/beyond-ideas/stories/tips-advice/choosing-university-program • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/beyond-ideas/stories/tips-advice/ultimate-guide-grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/beyond-ideas/stories/tips-advice/7-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/beyond-ideas/stories/tips-advice/building-a-resume </video> <video> Why Waterloo is ranked #1 in co-op in Canada (feat. students from all 6 faculties) | Hello Warrior Description: Welcome back to another episode of the Hello Warrior Podcast. In this unique episode, we chatted with co-op students from all 6 of our faculties and got insider info on all things co-op at Waterloo. Our incredible students share their personal advice to help you discover the right program for you!! Submit any questions you have to be featured in the upcoming episodes to win a chance at a UWaterloo hoodie! https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/hello-warrior For more general information about co-op at UWaterloo, visit the general information page: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/co-op To see example co-op schedules click the link below: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/co-op/study-work-sequences Stay tuned for upcoming videos on a Day in the Life, Exploring the City of Waterloo, and more!! -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> First-year guaranteed residence? Campus Housing at the University of Waterloo | Hello Warrior Description: Hey Future Warriors! Welcome to the second segment of the Hello Warrior Podcast featuring Christine Macdonald from Waterloo's Campus Housing team! Christine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in campus housing and ensuring our students love living on our beautiful campus. In this episode, we discuss the first-year residence guarantee, meal plans, benefits of living on residence, how to submit a roommate request, and so much more! Want to win some UWaterloo merch? Want our special guests & hosts to answer your questions? Submit your questions on the Hello Warrior Website to be featured in our upcoming videos: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/hello-warrior Campus Housing Webpage: https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-housing/ New Residence Building Underway! https://uwimprint.ca/article/uw-housing-to-open-new-residence-building/ We hope you enjoy Future Warriors! Until next time...HONK 🪿 -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> Get to know Waterloo’s programs (part 1) | Hello Warrior Description: Hello, future Warriors! Do you know which program(s) you’re going to apply to? At Waterloo, we have over 100 to choose from! To help you get to know them, Denis and Iman sat down with current staff and students from each of our faculties to give you an overview of the programs and some tips for how you can continue researching to find the right one for you. Are you an international student? Be sure to stick around ‘til the end to meet some of our international recruiters and find out how you can connect with them for all your Waterloo questions. With so many programs, we had to do this in two parts! This first part features the faculties of Arts, Engineering, and Environment. The second part will be out on October 9 with the faculties of Health, Mathematics, and Science. Introduction: 0:00 Arts: 0:54 Engineering: 15:45 Environment: 32:48 Meet some of our international recruiters: 45:08 Outro: 51:41 *Resources mentioned in the episode* *Learn more about Waterloo* Learn about all the 100+ programs at Waterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for our Fall Open House on November 9: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events/fall-open-house-registration Come to the Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) on October 5 and 6: https://www.ouevents.ca/ Connect with a current student: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask Join us for a campus tour or event: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events Learn more about Hello Warrior and watch previous episodes: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/hello-warrior Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uofwaterloofuture/ Check out our important dates and deadlines: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/deadlines Learn how to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-applyLearn about scholarships: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/financing/scholarships Get tips and advice from current students: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual *Learn more about the Faculty of Arts* Learn about the programs in the Faculty of Arts: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/arts Connect with a current Arts student: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask/arts Contact Arts: arts@uwaterloo.ca *Learn more about the Faculty of Engineering* Learn about the programs in the Faculty of Engineering and take the Engineering quiz: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/engineering Connect with a current Engineering student: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask/engineering Sign up for an Engineering Shadow Day: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/engineering/shadow-days Contact Engineering: enginfo@uwaterloo.ca *Learn more about the Faculty of Environment* Learn about the programs in the Faculty of Environment: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/environment Connect with a current Environment student: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask/environment Contact Environment: envinfo@uwaterloo.ca Learn more about ENVS 200: Field Ecology: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/humans/environment/exploring-local-ecosystems *Resources for international students* See if Waterloo is visiting your country: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/international/visits Connect with an international recruiter: international.recruitment@uwaterloo.ca -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success </video> <video> Exploring the City of Waterloo | Hello Warrior Description: Hey Future Warrior! As the warm weather quickly approaches, we wanted to share some of our favourite spots in the City of Waterloo. This episode includes everything from city transportation to the best restaurants and hangout areas for students. We explore the uptown and downtown cores of the city and share insight into the unique landscape of having 3 post-secondary institutions all within a 10 km radius!! If you've ever visited Waterloo and know of any worthwhile spots, please drop them in the comments section below. Don't go away just yet, we have more incoming episodes that include a Day in the Life, University Colleges, and more!!! -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> Meet Akua, your expert on all things Waterloo Description: Reach out to Akua with any questions at akua.asare-anim@uwaterloo.ca. -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> Co-op experiences: Perks of the program, career resources, and expectations vs. reality Description: Reach out to Akua with any questions about Waterloo at akua.asare-anim@uwaterloo.ca. -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> THIS is where you can work in Canada’s #1 co-op program | Hello Warrior Description: Are you wondering what it’s like to be part of the co-op program at Waterloo? Join us as current students share their experiences, including the various roles they’ve held and the companies they’ve worked for. We spice things up with a game of "Never Have I Ever," putting students on the spot to get their real takes on questions like whether they’ve ever wished they weren’t in the co-op program or if they’ve ever landed their dream co-op role. Plus, Iman goes out on the campus to chat with more students, both in and out of the co-op program, to hear their thoughts firsthand. Don’t miss this candid look into the co-op experience! *Timestamps* Intro: 0:00 Interview with current co-op students: 3:34 “Never Have I Ever” game with current co-op students: 17:45 Tips from current co-ops students for future students: 36:21 Iman interviewing students on campus: 42:46 Outro: 50:38 *Resources mentioned in the episode* Co-op at Waterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/co-op Undergraduate research opportunities: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/student-life/undergraduate-research-opportunities-waterloo EDGE Certificate: https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-work-integrated-learning/edge We Accelerate: https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-work-integrated-learning/waterloo-experience-we-accelerate Engineering co-op streams: https://uwaterloo.ca/engineering/undergraduate-students/co-op-experience/co-op-study-sequences Ask a Warrior (chat with a current student): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask The Missing Manual (blog posts including tips for future students): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uofwaterloofuture/ Subscribe to our mailing list: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Join us for our Fall Open House on November 9: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/fall-open-house Visit us: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events Talk to a recruiter: liaison@uwaterloo.ca -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> University of Waterloo Future Students Live Stream Description: -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> Why you should listen to Hello Warrior | Season 2 trailer Description: Hello, future Warriors! We’re back with season 2 of the Hello Warrior podcast. Join hosts, Denis and Iman, as they talk to current students and experts on campus about all things Waterloo. From how to choose a program to tips for your application and all things student life, Hello Warrior is here to give you a deeper look at what it means to be a Waterloo Warrior. Every three to four weeks we’ll drop a new episode. The first episode is out September 25! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uofwaterloofuture/ Listen on Spotify: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/hello-warrior-spotify -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> Grade 10 Information Night 2024 Description: Questions about Waterloo? Explore https://uwaterloo.ca/future/start-here or shoot an email to liaison@uwaterloo.ca. -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> How hard is it to get into Waterloo? Debunking Reddit myths | Hello Warrior Description: Waterloo admissions officer, Kristin, debunks myths about getting into Waterloo and answers some common questions. Plus, current students, Tochi and Siya, share their tips for completing your Admission Information Form (AIF) and School of Accounting and Finance Admissions Assessment (SAFAA). Get the facts and advice you need to strengthen your application! Introduction: 0:00 Debunking myths: 0:45 What’s the process to applying to Ontario universities and to Waterloo? 4:50 When can students expect to hear back from Waterloo after applying? 11:35 What’s Waterloo’s application deadline? 12:05 What’s the process to applying to Ontario universities and to Waterloo as an international student? 13:46 How is your admissions average calculated? 15:50 How many programs can you apply to at Waterloo? How many in the Faculty of Engineering? 18:49 Is there any admissions advantage for students who are taking AP or IB courses in high school? 20:12 What’s the impact of taking a course outside of your regular day school? 21:54 Which faculties apply penalties for repeating courses or taking them outside of your regular day school? 23:32 What is the penalty? 24:59 What is the Admissions Information Form and how is it changing this year? 26:05 What should students be putting on their AIF? 28:04 What are some of the other supplementary pieces for programs at Waterloo? 29:49 Are math contests required? 31:40 What should students know about the portfolio requirement for Architecture? 33:01 What is the School of Accounting and Finance Admissions Assessment (SAFAA)? 36:43 Thanks, Kristin! 38:19 Welcome, Siya and Tochi! 39:01 Was Waterloo your top choice? 40:09 How many universities did you apply to? 42:13 What was it like going through the supplementary applications for your program? 42:45 Do you have any tips for students completing the SAFAA this year? 44:12 Do you have any tips for students applying to Engineering? 45:00 What do you wish you knew before applying? 47:32 Do you have anything you wish you knew before filming your video interview? 48:24 What sorts of things did you include on your AIF? 49:38 Tips for students currently applying to university? 51:41 What did it feel like finally getting your offer to Waterloo? 54:31 Why are you glad you chose to come to Waterloo? 56:15 Thank you, Tochi and Siya! 1:00:15 Outro: 1:00:34 *Resources mentioned in the episode:* *Deadlines:* https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/deadlines *How to apply:* https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-apply *Admission Information Form:* https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/admission-information-form *School of Accounting and Finance Admissions Assessment:* https://uwaterloo.ca/aspiring-professionals/admission-requirements/safaa *Math, computing, and science contests:* https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/applicants/waterloo-contests *Architecture application details:* https://uwaterloo.ca/architecture/future-undergraduate-students *Scholarships:* https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/financing/scholarships *Application questions?* myapplication@uwaterloo.ca *Other questions?* liaison@uwaterloo.ca *Follow us on Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/uofwaterloofuture/ *Check us out on Spotify:* https://open.spotify.com/show/10gJSsI7pF714o2aZ1Tji6 *Get tips and advice from current students (our student blog):* https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual *Connect with a current student:* https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask *Visit us:* https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> Get to know Waterloo’s programs (part 2) | Hello Warrior Description: Hello, future Warriors! We’re back with part 2 of getting to know the programs at Waterloo. In today’s episode, Denis and Iman chat with staff and students from the faculties of Health, Mathematics, and Science. If you’re interested in these areas of study but don’t quite know which program is right for you, be sure to check this one out — you might even discover a program you’ve never heard of! And don’t forget to stick around ‘til the end to meet some of our recruitment team — you might see them in your school this term and they’re always happy to chat with you and answer any questions you might have about applying to Waterloo and finding the right program for you. Don’t forget to check out part 1 if you haven’t seen it yet — there’s tons of great tips from the faculties of Arts, Engineering, and Environment! Timestamps Intro: 0:00 – 0:46 Health: 0:47 – 18:05 Mathematics: 18:06 – 35:24 Science: 35:25 – 46:39 Meet our domestic recruiters: 46:40 – 58:28 Outro: 58:29 – 1:00:49 *Resources mentioned in the episode* *Learn more about Waterloo* Learn about all the 100+ programs at Waterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for our Fall Open House on November 9: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events/fall-open-house-registration Connect with a current student (Ask a Warrior): https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask Join us for a campus tour or event: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events Learn more about Hello Warrior and watch previous episodes: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/hello-warrior Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uofwaterloofuture/ Check out our important dates and deadlines: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/deadlines Learn how to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-apply Learn about scholarships: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/financing/scholarships Get tips and advice from current students: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual Contact our recruitment team: liaison@uwaterloo.ca *Learn more about the Faculty of Health* Learn about all the programs in the Faculty of Health: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/health Connect with a current Health student: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask/health Contact Health: health@uwaterloo.ca *Learn more about the Faculty of Mathematics* Learn about all the programs in the Faculty of Mathematics: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/mathematics Connect with a current Math student: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask/math Contact Math: mathinfo@uwaterloo.ca Check out the Math YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@waterloomath *Learn more about the Faculty of Science* Learn about all the programs in the Faculty of Science: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/science Connect with a current Science student: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ask/science Shadow a current Science student: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/science/shadow Contact Science: science@uwaterloo.ca *Resources for Indigenous students* Get information for Indigenous students: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/indigenous-students Connect with Alex, the Indigenous recruitment and partnership specialist: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/contact-us/indigenous -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> How to get a scholarship for the University of Waterloo | Hello Warrior Description: HONK! 🪿 Welcome back Future Warriors! We're excited to bring you this segment on Student Awards & Financial Aid featuring our special guests, Maureen and Brenda! In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into student awards for incoming students and how you can access and receive scholarships & additional awards once you're a Waterloo Warrior. Maureen explains how to navigate OSAP and financial assistance programs. Stay tuned for some financial tips and saving strategies that could help you save the bank when financing your education. Here are some helpful links to explore further: Student Awards & Financial Aid at UWaterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/student-awards-financial-aid/ Awards Database: https://uwaterloo.ca/student-awards-financial-aid/awards/database Student Budget Calculator: https://uwaterloo.ca/student-awards-financial-aid/uw_studentbudget_calculator OSAP: https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video> <video> How to get into Waterloo from an admissions insider | Hello Warrior Description: Hey future Warriors, welcome to our first episode on the Hello Warrior podcast! Your hosts, Denis and Kristin welcome André Jardin, Associate Registrar, Admissions to provide an insider view of the admissions process and share some key tips on boosting your admission chances! As Undergraduate Recruitment Specialists, we've curated a list of FAQs from our school visits and chats with students across Canada. Have a question you want answered on our podcast? Want a chance to win Waterloo merch? Complete the registration form on the Hello Warrior page AND submit a question to be randomly selected! https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/hello-warrior You asked, we answered: 1:03 - What grade average do I need to get in? 1:47 - Aside from grades, how does Waterloo make an admission decision? (especially for Computer Science and Software Engineering) 2:47 - When do offers go out? When can I expect to hear from Math and Engineering? 4:19 - Do my grade 11 marks matter? 5: 36 - I'm in AP or IB, will it help my admission chances? And could I get transfer credits? 7:37 - What should I include in my AIF? What do you want to see? 12:10 - Why is the Software Engineering AIF different than other programs? 22:38 - Does taking summer school courses, night classes, repeating courses or classes outside of my day school impact my admission chances? 26:03 - Do my scores on the Math contests, like Euclid, impact the admission decision? Why should I take these contests? 28:50 - What is the adjustment factor and how does it affect my application to Engineering? 32:18 - How many programs can I apply to at the University of Waterloo? What about the Faculty of Engineering? Why do I have to pay for additional applications? 33:55 - What advice do you have for students interested in applying to Waterloo? 36:55 - Do I need to send an official transcript? Why? 37:50 - Can I take a minor in Engineering? Why would I want to? 40:10 - I got admitted to one program, how easy is it to transfer to another program? OR, I got an alternative offer, can I transfer to the program I originally wanted? UWaterloo & Faculty Brochure downloads/requests: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/request-brochures Visit our campus by booking a tour: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events See you soon Future Warriors! -- Learn more about the University of Waterloo -- Discover Waterloo’s 100+ undergraduate programs: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs Sign up for tips from current university students about choosing a university program, finding the university that’s right for you, applying to university, having a successful Grade 12, and more. https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/subscribe Previous articles include • Tips for choosing a university program: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/choosing-university • Your ultimate guide to Grade 12 success: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/guides/grade-12-success Preparing for university • Learn about the differences between high school and university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/applying/seven-differences-between-high-school-and-university • Tips for making a résumé before university: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/missing-manual/high-school/building-resume-university </video>

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