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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- Join me as I spill the tea on the UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, telling you everything there is to know about this school. I will be answering many of your burning questions on what it's like to study at the University of Waterloo from topics such as academics, partying, residence, mental health, and so much more!
Through my new series, Spilling the Universi-tea, I, along with my friends, will be sharing our experiences at top Canadian universities so that you can be prepared to not only get that 4.0 GPA but also have the best 4 years of your life at your dream school!
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DISCLAIMER:
When partying or nightlife is mentioned, I am not referring to any illegal activities but only actions that abide by appropriate laws and regulations.
TIMESTAMPS:
Why I Chose This School - 2:15
Campus - 4:44
City - 7:34
Academics & Teaching - 8:51
Student Culture - 10:21
Mental Health & Support - 13:52
Residence & Roommates - 15:45
Orientation Week - 19:15
Party Culture - 22:42
Making Friends - 24:48
Clubs & Extracurriculars - 27:03
Diversity - 28:19
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"I was a work hard play hard student... he was neither" lmao
I admire you sm honestly. Tysm for this. Best explanation, so straightforward
attending waterloo in the fall, and this video was really helpful! thank you for this!
you're going to love it!!
Hi Kaitlyn, may I know your major?
Thank you very much!!!!! It was super helpful. I am a first-year student and I feel more comfortable after watching your vid.
Makes me so happy to hear that! I hope you're enjoying and making the most of out online school right now!
Your videos are so informational and entertaining! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you for the support! More videos coming soon :)
thats so fun!!!!! (thr orientation and student life part) im so excited to apply!!
Student life is what you make of it! Don't let a school's stereotype or "reputation" make you think that it won't be enjoyable bc I'VE LOVED IT HERE
Hey! I'm also a Waterloo science student and watching this video far from campus warmed my heart
Hey, a fellow Warrior! I miss campus so much too! When I can go back on campus, I can't wait to make some really fun vids!
Nathan Wu looking forward to those then :))
Thanks so much! I was so scared to commit just cos I heard so many bad things about social life there and there were so few vlogs of student life but ts video's honestly making me confident that waterloo is the right choice
Loving your page! I hope I get into one of these Canadian Universities!😄
manifesting it for you!!
Good luck!
Thanks alot! The thing is there aren't alot of videos and vlogs on uwaterloo so you just helped alot.
I'm happy to hear that! Waterloo is a great school, but if you're still trying to make your university decision, more videos are coming out which will surely help :)
@@NathanWu Looking forward.
Thank you very much, I will share it among all my views for you to have a bigger audience.
Thank you! Your support means a lot!
Yessir keep up the videos!
GASSING ME UP EH
Thank u for this video!!!!
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
hey, i just got into honours arts, peace and conflict co-op and was wondering if you have any knowledge on that program/is it good?
I know one friend that is in the program. She said that she has encountered some great professors in the department, and others that were not... the best aha but that's the case for a lot of programs across any school. Nonetheless, she is happy that she chose Waterloo
Love this video! I'm an international student who wants to pursue psychology degree under the department of life sciences and health. Can you give me an idea of the percentage that I'd be needing in 12th grade to get in?
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Ahhh I’m coming to UW health studies this fall! I’m so excited thanks for the video. Also for lectures do professors let you download the PowerPoint before the lecture?
I have quite a few friends in Health Studies and they love it! Every professor is different. Some will share their slides, and others will require you to write everything down (especially with classes such as calculus and statistics).
Ah tysm!
I'm going to health studies in the fall too! If you're on facebook we have a group chat if you aren't already in it.
Skye Clarkson thanks I’ll join that now
we're in the same program !! :)
Wow this is super helpful! I'm going into UW CS and my first year will definitely be impacted by COVID-19, so I won't get to do things mentioned like O-week or clubs, but i still gained a lot of knowledge from your video. Thanks so much :))
I'm glad I could help and congrats on CS! It's a shame that fall classes are online now, however, when this is all over, I really hope you get to experience campus life as you should have. Maybe I'll see you on campus one day! #waterloowarriors
I’ve just been admitted to this university. The average needed to get into my course was lower then other programs. Does this mean that my course will be easier?
Congrats man! What program did you get into?
thank you so much!!!!
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the series. It was helpful. I am deciding between U of T, Waterloo and UBC computer science. Do you happen to know anyone who can help me in making that decision?
I have a lot of friends at Waterloo for CS and they all highly recommend it. They have great grad prospects
How would you describe the research at the grad program for international students planning on coming there?
We're a leading research university! We are internationally recognized for our strong departments in STEM research, but also in other areas like environment and arts.
hey! thanks a lot for your video, it was super helpful! i heard a rumor that if you are in a co-op program, you don't get any holidays. is that true? also, i will be applying for a psychology bachelor of science and i was wondering if you knew how that program is like? thanks!!
No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
For co-op, because you alternate study and work terms, you don't get a summer break (as most uni students do). However, you do a get 2-week break in between terms.
One of my friends is in psych sci and she really liked 2nd year classes, but not so much 1st year. 1st year has a lot of basic science classes and she didn't enjoy them as much compared to 2nd year in which you take way more psych classes. So, in that regard, 2nd year was simply more interesting.
I hope that helped!
@@NathanWu thank you so much!
love the vid!! just wondering if you would know what kind of reputation waterloo cs has compared to other top schools in canada? thanks!!
Waterloo CS is amomg the very best in Canada. If you look at University rankings you will probably see U of T, Mc Gill and UBC ranked higher. But rankings depend on the amount/quality of graduate research put out each year. Which quickly becomes an old boys club since universities which hire from Ivy and pseudo-Ivy universities tend to get ranked very highly. Rankings also depend on overall wealth. Waterloo has less faculties that the aforementioned and possibly less students. So it is difficult to compete with those universities on rankings. However rankings aside the quality of instruction tends to be the same but the coop opportunities for Waterloo students are better. The best get to work in the US at the big Tech companies.
@blue1991dbes worded it perfectly. Waterloo's CS grads go on to do amazing things, which surely sets UW apart from other schools!
Thanks for the support! I'm glad you're finding the vids helpful :)
Lol, Waterloo CS is the best in Canada. Its also direct entry, so as compared to UofT you don't have to apply in first year (where your average is a lot lower than high school). The real gem is co-op. Waterloo's co-op is the best and I've worked in various jobs/industries so far. Admin, OffSec, backend, etc. If you want a 100K+ job out of school, Waterloo is the way to go.
hey, would you recommend taking scibus as a premed/professional school pathway?
Students that are looking to pursue professional school usually choose programs that focus solely on science, as it provides the greatest preparation. You can definitely still be on the pre-professional track in SciBus, but it's not common.
I know a couple people in scibus taking MCATs and working their way towards med school. However, most end up switching into a pure science major.
Any idea on how the therapeutic recreation course is? Feel like it isn’t Waterloo’s most common course and I am attending in the fall!
I, unfortunately, don't know any specific details about the therapeutic recreation course, however, I do know a few people that switched into rec from different programs and they all said they made the right decision. Adding to that, I have taken a rec elective, and it was one of my favourite classes so far. Waterloo's rec department is one of the best in the country, as mentioned by the professor for my rec elective! Hope that helps
Kinda considered the birdiest program at Waterloo. Rec and leisure hosts a lot of football players as well. Expect lots of partying and fun.
During the corona situation can you still sign up for clubs like sports? Or is that not possible during this time?
Sports and intramurals, no, but clubs, yes!
I’m coming to Waterloo this fall for Kinesiology! I am so sad with everything going on now with covid-19 and not having the full ‘first year’ experience (even if that sounds dumb lol) but this was a great video, thank you :)
It is unfortunate, but each year of uni is often better than the previous, so don't get too discouraged!
hey! thank you for the video, it was so helpful. i’m grade 10, but i just moved in canada so i have questions about university and programs and i’m not really familiar with that. i was wondering if the university of waterloo have the program for early childhood educator? also, what is the major for that?
Hi, glad you found the video useful! I don't think we offer Early Childhood Education (ECE) but I would double-check on the school's website to make sure.
Try Queens
in high school is it better to take AP courses and get a decent grade in them or to take the regular academic course that you get a better grade in?
I took academic courses, got mid 90s in all my classes, and was accepted to every school. On the other hand, it is still very possible to get top marks in AP, and if you can do that, it truly demonstrates your proficiency. Really depends on how much work you want to put in. Hope this helped!
@@NathanWu Just like Nathan I got into all my universities and programs and I took all the AP courses offered at my school but bio and data. I definitely don't think AP is for everyone because the workload is significantly heavier and harder especially calculus but I feel so much better going into uni this fall because I got a chance to cover some first year materials. Oh btw am going into my first year at Waterloo for Mathematical Physics.
Do you have one for Queens please?
I got into both Honour's arts English Literature and Honour's Recreation and leisure studies. Do you have any important info for both because I'm having a hard time deciding..
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative :)
I was just wondering if you know anything about how frosh week will happen this year? (cause you said you're in that planning commitee idk)
Will it happen at a later, better, time? Or will it just not happen lmao ;d
Thanks once again for this video. Liked and subscribed
No problem, glad you enjoyed the vid! And thanks for subscribing :)
As for what's happening with orientation, I'm not sure. Whatever the decision is, it will be made by the university president and will be communicated to you appropriately. Fingers crossed it all works out!
Am in Geography and Aviation this fall.... hope to see some of ya around
If you ever see me on campus, feel free to say HI :)
wussup bro i’m tryna get into that program how is it?
@@gabrielsolomon5421 Well the flight portion for all first years got postponed for a while so I havent seen much of any aviation. But the geo courses themselves arent too hard and it is interesting. Just make sure to make your lasts grades count. It isnt a massively competitive program because of the costs involved so by all means try applying. You should be able to get in.
@@Jgm1701 ight thank you bro 🙏🏼
@@gabrielsolomon5421 If u have anymore questions or concerns feel free to dm my insta @jamesmccrea6652
You keep saying it’s up to me but I’m horrifically shy lol
Everyone is in the same boat! No one knows anyone and people just want to make friends. If you're thinking about saying "Hi" to the person next to your room, mostly likely they're thinking the same!
How is the AFM (accounting and financial management) program at Waterloo? How does it compare to UBC Sauder?
AFM is more focused on accounting and Sauder is more finance
Hello I am applying to arts and business with a major in legal studies do u think UW is a good choice for that program specifically
ARBUS is very popular and well regarded. Very few schools have the option to implement business courses into the arts, and so this program provides really strong graduates for the workforce. Hope that helped!
Great Video! Like it.
Thank you very much!
Okay I'm seriosuly gonna go to Waterloo to join the cheese club
Join the spicy memes club
NO yugh
Hi I wanted to know is Honours Arts and business very rigorous
Got selected in Honors Arts economics and minor business. How is the course in Waterloo
I don't know too much about the course itself, but I do know people that have gotten fantastic co-ops from the program!
ARBUS is like Laurier BBA.
I got into Environment and Business 2021. Could you let me know how it is (like an insider) .
Also the tuition is too much when it comes to international students. Is there anything I can do to reduce it ? I only received an entrance scholarship of 4000$.
The unique thing about Waterloo is that they add business courses do your traditionally non-business program. I believe we are one of the only schools that do this.
As for tuition, unfortunately, they are fixed for both domestic and international students. Many students work part-time jobs to help finance their education.
Thank you
How is REV? How far is it from the Quantum-Nano Centre?
REV is quite far. The closest to QNC is V1 or the colleges
Hi Nathan, I'm an international student from Syria, and I'm looking to get a bursary of studying the masters in french litterature at the university of Waterloo. I'm wondring If you know a similar program funded by university , and if not, I'm begging you to give me an advice where to search for applying to this program. And I want to know what is Honours Art, is that includs french language ? Thank you very much.
Fatima.
There's a bursary and scholarship database on the Waterloo website! Good luck!
Do you have any info on Global Business and Digital Arts? I’m considering on applying :)
It's a very unique program! A lot of digital art programs at other schools lack professional development, but you get co-ops in GBDA so it really helps when you enter the workforce.
Program is really good. Co-ops are good too, but I don't think GBDA gets many. I think tuition is high tho.
can you please tell whats the price for international students? cuz i got little confused haha, sorry if bothering u
The tuition price is different depending on your program of study. You should look on the UW website for accurate details on international fees.
Nathan Wu ty ;)
Hi I’m applying to uwaterloo just wanted to know if the school is diverse
Hey, check out the timestamp at 28:19 as I cover diversity in that section. Waterloo is one of the most diverse schools in Canada!
lmao, depends on your program and rez, but in math, you'll find asian (mostly chinese) is the majority and white as the minority.
do a roommate storytime next haha!!
YESSS! You already know it's coming up very soon!! HAHA
@@NathanWu yay!
i got an offer to public health for this coming year.. have you heard anything about the program? im not sure if i should accept or not. thank you :)
Congrats on the offer! Public Health is in the AHS faculty, not Science, meaning that the program will focus more on health policy, instead of core sciences like bio and chem. Make sure you understand the difference. If you determine that you favour policy over scientific theory, then the program is right for you!
did you accept?? i'm really hoping to get an offer for public health for this fall:)
I have got accepted to the honors arts program for psychology
How is the department of psychology and Th be coop program for Arts student at Waterloo
Congrats on your acceptance! Psychology is very popular at UW and the department is renowned. Because psychology can be quite general (at least in your first 2 years), the co-ops available are very diverse, allowing you to try out a range of different career pathways. Hope this helped!
Hey! I’m going into the same program as well! Would be nice to know someone in my program!
Some of my friends in psych got bank jobs doing research on atm interactions.
do you have any friends who enroll in Hounours Mathematics? I'd love to consult to them. Thank you
I don't but I do have a few friends in the MATH/CPA program! The math at Waterloo is very tough... but if you want to pursue that, it's the best school in Canada to pursue a B.math
@@NathanWu Thank you so much for the response! I know that it's the best Math school in Canada, an that's why the tuition fee is extremely high, especially for international students 😭😭
Do you know anything about Knowledge Integration?
I don't specifically know anyone studying KI as it's quite a small cohort, but I hear that it's a pretty interesting program with a lot of flexibility. Sorry, I couldn't be of more help, but I'd suggest doing some further research via Waterloo's website!
Hey bro
I want to pursue CS in Waterloo
Please tell me how much percentage in 12th do I need to get admission?
Hey, you're going to need at least low 90s, but if you want to be competitive, you should be striving for mid 90s!
Lol 95+ for CS plus ECs. 97-98+ for SE plus ECs.
Hello Nathan
I'm a Pharm D Intern student from India.
I'm looking forward to pursue Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) in Advanced Pharmacy Practice at University of Waterloo after my Pharm D graduation.
Can you help me with the details regarding the course (fees, duration, scholarships etc) and the requirements for an international student to get into the same?
Thank you
Chelsiya
Good for you! I'm not an international student, so I ,unfortunately, can't provide the details for your specific case. I would go onto the Waterloo Pharmacy website for information.
However, I am entering the PharmD program at UW this January. I have a video about my acceptance on my channel if you're interested :)
@@NathanWu Thanks for the concern Nathan!
Please try to provide me with the information possible by you.
I will definitely watch your video on acceptance at University of Waterloo.
Hey man im going for hons arts and business hows that there ???
Very popular. You can really make the degree into what you want
@@NathanWu and will it be worthy too i mean after putting so much of money will it redeem after getting job ????
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Did you choose Waterloo over UofT for their co op programs?
Co-op was definitely one of the reasons that made Waterloo attractive. But also I really wanted a campus uni rather than a city uni. Campus unis tend to have a stronger student community and atmosphere which is something I really valued.
Hello there,
I am starting high school next year for grade 9. Just wanted to know for the sake of Information, I apologize if I said anything wrong.
Which high school did you attend before going to University of Waterloo?
Also does it matter from which high school you went, as far as you have collected the required course credits and other admission requirements for a specific field at Waterloo. For ex- Pharmacy or Science?
Would I get accepted, If I achieve good grades in High School and credit points for the?
Thanks,
Nice Video!
It was helpful to me as well : )
I went to a high school in Markham that currently ranks in the Top 15 secondary schools in Ontario. I don't think your high school "matters" per se, however, there are surely benefits of going to a reputable school. For example, I was being taught by excellent teachers which allowed me to develop a strong educational foundation for university. I was also able to access many opportunities that developed me further.
As long as you meet the requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The University of Waterloo welcomes those that work hard and desire to be successful. With that being said, no matter what school you attend, try to get the best possible marks. They are one of the main factors universities look for in your application. I hope that helped!
Wait do all Americans pronounce Waterloo that way? I thought it was pronounced Waterloh
HAHA double "oo" makes a OOOOOH sound
Do you know anything from the School of Accounting and Finance? Is it good? Does it have good co-ops overall? Could you talk about co-ops in UWaterloo
I have TONS of friends in SAF! I'm pretty sure Waterloo has the best accounting school in Canada (don't quote me on this), but it is incredibly reputable. The majority of my friends all worked at Big4 during their co-ops, so if that's something you're trying to pursue, it is very possible here. I hope that helped!
Depending on what you want, you'll easily be exposed to positions with the Big 4, any Canadian bank, and also investment banks or consulting companies if you want that.
Who’s doing environmental engineering at uw??
Yes!! Make those connections early
Cheese club? SOLD
who doesn't love cheese ahaha
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I got into Science Honors, Physics Course
How is it?
I know a few people studying physics and they all said that they made the right decision in choosing UW. Our physics department is doing incredible things, especially our Nobel Prize Winner prof, Donna Strickland! She could teach some of your classes!!