Anonymous asked: hi, i have been accepted to the Arts and Business program with co-op. i have recently decided that co-op is not gonna be for me. seeing as the co-op part of the program doesnt start till 2nd year, should i stick to co-op through first year and then drop it for second or is there something i can do now to change this.

Hi anon, thank you for your question! :)

Unfortunately it is too late for you to change your application now. However what you can do is fill out and submit a Plan Modification form indicating your wishes. Since co-op does not begin for you till second year, it should not affect your academic plans in any way!

Best Wishes,

Amy Ma

Anonymous asked: I noticed that the main University of Waterloo doesn't offer too many Islamic Studies courses, but that Renison University College offers many. I have been accepted to the Arts and Business Program at uWaterloo and was hoping to double major Islamic Studies with some other major (still undecided, but thinking philosophy). If this is not possible through a cross registration between the college and university, is this possible to have my second major at Wilfred Laurier University? Thanks!

Hi anon,

Thank you for your question! It is possible to enroll in courses at Renison University along with enrolling in courses on the main campus. When picking courses, the campus it is offered at will be shown on the right hand side of each time slot.

Unfortunately it is not possible to do a double major at Wilfred Laurier University. For more information on joint majors, please visit this link here http://ugradcalendar.uwaterloo.ca/page/ARTS-Available-Arts-Academic-Plans.

Best Wishes,

Amy Ma

Anonymous asked: What does the offer package, that you said about in your last answer, contain

Hi anon,

Offer packages include a letter of congratulations from your academic advisor, a 2012 student guide that includes courses and course descriptions helpful for picking your first year courses, a program specific brochure and a to-do list with due dates that you should take note of.

Cheers,

Amy Ma

Anonymous asked: Hi Amy, my overall average is 78. Do you think I will get accepted for psychology (BA)? Also, I am retaking English this semester... does it affect my mark? Like are they going to count it in the average too along with my new AND old mark?

Hi anon,

Thank you for your question! :) For admissions into the Faculty of Arts programs, we will take the higher average of your attempts into consideration. The majority of our offers go out mid-may therefore if you have not received your offer yet, do not worry it might be coming soon!

Best Wishes,

Amy Ma

Anonymous asked: Hi Amy, I applied to Waterloo for Arts and Business in Psychology, and I accepted my offer officially a couple of weeks ago. When I log onto Quest, it tells me that they know I've accepted my offer, but I haven't received any email or letters regarding it? It's making me really nervous! Should I be worried?

Hi anon, thank you for your question and congratulations on your offers of admission! :) You do not have to worry at all! Your offer package is probably coming in the mail!

You can send me your name and student number to artsrecruitment@uwaterloo.ca and I can make sure that your package is being sent out!

Cheers,

Amy Ma

What to know about university when in high school.

1)       Do not neglect your soft skills

University is a chance for you to not only pursue the area of studies that you are interested in but it is also a good time for you to focus on developing a variety of skills that will be helpful to you in future. After starting university, I have noticed how important it is especially during an interview to be able to talk and present yourself in a professional yet approachable manner. With no one having prior experience in a professional workplace, soft skills are what will differentiate you from the rest of your peers who are looking for the same co-op job. Employers look for your ability to communicate verbally and written and also if you process soft skills like leadership or organization. They are confident that as a university student you will be able to take on and learn the technical requirements of a job therefore what they are concerned about is what kind of person you are, how well you develop and present your ideas and the manner that you interact with coworkers or clients.

2)       Do not forget about life outside of school!

Always be sure to get involved whether in clubs, plays or campus wide events. This allows you to connect with people outside of your classroom and most often create networks that not only will be helpful to you socially but also academically.

3)       When choosing an university, look at it as a community and not just a school

Ask yourself what kind of experience academically and socially you are looking for. What kind of lifestyle suits you and picture yourself on the campus. Having attended high school in Waterloo, I’ve always imagined myself going to a different city for university just to experience a new environment. However when I visited the campus during March Break Open House, I was taken aback by the atmosphere and vibe that UWaterloo had compared to other universities. I loved the involvedness of students on campus and the variety of activities, clubs and events that was available to me. On top of everything the co-op program was really the icing on the cake! I knew that UWaterloo was the kind of school, the kind of community that I was looking for and I was positive that I would fit right in.

4)       Look ahead and do not stress yourself out!

University is a big decision which is why it is always helpful to visit the campus, talk to as many people as you can about their experiences and research on the program and what it has to offer you. After you have chosen your university, enjoy and explore courses or areas that you have always been curious about! The transition from high school to university may come as a shock to you, students often find themselves overwhelmed during exams by the amount of material they have to cover. However if you develop a good set of study habits now, stay on track in your courses and you will do great!

What are some of the things you would like to know about university?

Best Wishes,

Amy Ma

Communications and Special Events Associate

Email: artsrecruitment@uwaterloo.ca

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