Jeremy

Program:

Sex, Marriage, and Family Studies

Best resource on campus: 

Libraries

My favourite study space:

St. Jerome’s Library

Many people don’t know...:

UW has a lot of geese

UW has taught me... :

How to study better and how to apply my studies in real-life situations

On-campus, I...:

Live in the library

Sean

Program:

Drama

Best hangout place:

Environment Lounge

My best memory:

Being involved in the Government Inspector play on campus

Don’t miss out on...:

Just getting involved in any way

My favourite course:

Voice Technique

In 1st year I learned...:

How to get around campus

Marie-Luise

Program:

Liberal Studies

Best resource on campus:

Turnkey Desk in Student Life Centre

My favourite study space:

Modern Languages Cafe

Many people don’t know ...:

That UW puts on great events (check out drama department!)

UW has taught me...:

To experience as much learning I can during my time here

On campus, I...:

Try to avoid construction

Irene

Program:

Honours Arts

Best hangout place:

Anywhere outside

My best memory:

Orientation week

Don’t miss out on:

Any school activities!

My favourite course:

Introduction to Political Ideas

In 1st year I learned...:

Not to be shy!

Abram

Program:

Psychology major, Drama minor

Best resource on campus:

Faculty Advisors

My favourite study space is...:

Dana Porter Library

Many people don’t know...:

UW is flexible and supportive

UW has taught me...:

To find hidden resources

On campus, I...:

Can always run into a friend

Patience

Program:

Public Service (MA)

Best resource on campus:

Bookstore

My favourite study space:

Student Life Centre study rooms

Many people don’t know...:

That your Watcard is also a buspass!

UW has taught me...:

Independence

Charles

Program:

Philosophy

Best hangout place:

Arts Quad

My best memory:

Watching my friends do the science dance

Don’t miss out on:

Orientation Week

My favourite course is:

Philosophy

In 1st year, I learned...:

To eat right!

Stacey

Program:

English (MA)

Best hangout place:

Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology cafe

My best memory:

Meeting other ENGL students

Don’t miss out on:

Getting to know the profs – they are friendly, knowledgeable and willing to help you!

My favourite course is:

ENGL 362 – Shakespeare!

In 1st year, I learned...:

How to develop a thesis-driven essay

Alison

Program:

Psychology

Best hangout place:

Arts Quad

My best memory:

Monte Carlo during O-week!

Don’t miss out on:

Missing your lectures!

My favourite course:

Psychopathology

In 1st year I learned...:

Time management!

Tanner

Program:

Classical Studies

Best hangout place:

Arts Lecture couches

My best memory:

Actually passing Classical Mythology

Don’t miss out on...:

Studying early for exams!

My favourite course is...:

Greek 101

In 1st year, I learned...:

Not to miss a class!

Mei

Program:

Honours Arts

Best resource on campus:

Davis Centre Library

My favourite study space:

Home

Many people don’t know...:

That UW has a shuttle service

UW has taught me...: Responsibility

On campus, I...:

Always eat at Tim Hortons!

Nadia

Program:

Psychology

Best resource on campus:

Internet access!

My favourite study space:

Empty classrooms

Many people don’t know that:

UW is awesome!

UW has taught me:

Study skills

On campus, I...:

Love to use the Physical Activities Complex!

Erin

Program:

Anthropology

When in class don’t ... chat among others, unless of course it's a class discussion.

#1 tip for buying textbooks ... buy then re-sell them at the Used Bookstore, you will save the most amount of money.

My strategy for choosing courses is ... to choose courses that appear interesting or have been recommended.

Favourite season? Autumn – I love the colours and change in the weather!

My dream job is ... to be an anthropologist of course!

Ray

Program:

Economics

Favourite first year class was ... ECON 102(Intro to Macroeconomics) with Larry Smith. It was an eye opener!

What are your exam superstitions? Don’t pull an all nighter before the exam.

Bottled or tap water? Bottled.

The last book I read for fun was ... Freakonomics, soon to be turned into a documentary.

During Reading Week I ... went to Whistler.

Sophie

Program:

Arts and Business, Psychology

In class I usually sit in the ... middle of the room.

One Waterloo service I use the most ... the Turnkey Desk.

If I could start a club it would be ... The Napping Club.

#1 tip for a new student ... treat Distance Education (online) courses like on campus courses.

One item I cannot live without is ... earplugs.

Robert

Program:

Drama

Favourite first year class was ... DRAMA 102. It was hilarious!

My strategy for choosing courses is ... avoid Friday class at all costs.

Favourite building on campus ... the Modern Languages Theatre.

My dream job is ... to be an actor hopefully not starving in New York!

During Reading Week I ... stayed at my cottage.

Patricia

Program:

French Studies Major, History Minor

When on campus don’t ... disturb the geese!

In class I usually sit in the ... front of the room.

Favourite place to study is ... the Davis Wright Centre.

The last book I read for fun was ... Les Miserables.

Favourite season? Fall.

Andrew

Program:

Speech Communication

Favourite first year class was ... MUSIC 140

If I'm bored on campus the first thing I do is ... go to the caf in Modern Languages.

The 1 thing I ALWAYS take with me to class is ... a snack.

Favourite topping on pizza? ... chicken.

Favourite place to go to in Waterloo? Galaxy Theatre right beside Conestoga Mall.

Stephanie

Program:

French Studies, Teaching Specialization

#1 tip for buying textbooks ... go to Amazon.com.

My strategy for choosing courses is ... check Ratemyprof.ca so you know what to expect from the professor and the course.

Favourite place to study is ... the basement of the Dana Porter Library.

One item I cannot live without is ... my blackberry!

During Reading Week I ... went to Cuba.

Natalia

Program:

Arts and Business, Peace and Conflict Studies

The 1 thing I ALWAYS take with me to class is ...blackberry, laptop, snacks (I can't just choose one).

When on campus ... don’t fall down the stairs, there are always going to be people around who will notice.

What are your exam superstitions? Never study an hour before the exam, if anything relax and watch your favourite show (like Modern Family)!

The last book I read for fun was ... Breaking Dawn (Twilight is my guilty pleasure).

When I was a child ... I once asked my mom if I could get paid for making friends.

Goran

Program:

Economics

Favourite first year class was ... Popular Music with Sandy Thorburn

#1 tip for buying textbooks ... Don't wait until the last minute, especially if you want to buy them used.

Favourite place to study is ... The History Reading Room in Hagey Hall.

Bottled or tap water?  Bottled.

On a typical Friday Night I am ... At Jane Bond, an awesome cafe in downtown Kitchener.