Arts Undergraduate Student Profiles
Classical Studies & Geography
I began university in the Faculty of Environmental Studies, although I always knew that I would do a joint honours degree with Classical Studies. However, as I began third year I decided that I wanted to make Classical Studies my main focus, and switched faculties from Environment to Arts. It felt really great to finally be in the program that I wanted!
Is there anything you wish you knew before coming to UW?
Don’t freak out if you don’t get into the courses you want right...
Arts and Business (English Rhetoric & Professional Writing)
I never really had a grasp on what I wanted to do in high school. I knew I did well in science and math, but over and above that, I knew I loved the arts. I chose the Arts and Business program at Waterloo because it gave me a balance. I was able to explore my interests and get practical knowledge through required business courses. This, along with the coop program, has opened up a world of opportunity for me in the future. While I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I started here, I...
Fine Art - Studio Specialization
I began in the general arts Program. As far as classes go I enjoyed them. I liked the fact that Arts is unique from the other programs, where in a school so focused on engineering, math…etc, there was still a spot for someone like me with absolutely no interest in either. I’m now in my third year and loving the Fine Arts program and have come to build some great relationships with my profs and other students.
Is there anything you wish you knew before coming to UW?
I did a fair...
Social Development Studies
When I first read about the Social Development Studies program I was really excited about the flexibility and options built into the program. Since I first enrolled at UW, my research interests have changed, and I have adapted my course choices accordingly.
Where do you live? Where did you live in first year?
I live in Toronto and commute to campus 2 ½ days/week. I lived in Mackenzie King Village (MKV) during first year. MKV offered the best of rez life while still providing...
Learning about the world
Ivan had a clear view of his future in business, law, or politics. However when initially applying to universities, he found some business programs to be too limited in scope compared to what he was looking for.
Arts at Waterloo
The Arts and Business program at Waterloo stood out for Ivan in that the combination of the practical fundamentals of business as well and the liberal arts perspective greatly appealed to him.
“You’re going to be exposed to languages, social sciences,...
