These days, it’s become clear that simply having a bachelor’s degree, or even a graduate degree, isn’t always enough in today’s competitive job market. The good news however, is that there are still plenty of ways to make […]
On Wednesday, May 13, Canadian Olympian and founding spokesperson of Bell Let’s Talk, Clara Hughes, shared her story and mission with the UW community at the Humanities Theatre in Hagey Hall. Her lecture is the latest installment of the annual […]
The time was dragging on. I had been staring at my laptop screen for hours, finishing the final paper of my last undergraduate course. Focused, yet exhausted by the task and all that time online, I lifted my […]
Have you ever noticed that interacting with a pet or animal made you feel better? Perhaps you felt a sense of peace as a cat purred in your lap or felt invigorated as you played frisbee with your […]
I’ve been trying to find fun weekend plans that don’t drain my bank account, and this week I stumbled across some events that feel perfect for a low-cost adventure in Waterloo.
On Saturday, October 4, I’m planning to check out the […]
Long story short, it is! But what can you even do to stay active around here?
UW is known for its competitive academic and co-op programs, however most people are unaware about the various fitness programs or […]
Coming to university for the first time can be overwhelming – you’re meeting tons of new people, in an unfamiliar environment, while facing new academic and financial pressures. Mental health is deeply personal, and support shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all.
The UW Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) introduced Sentio, a counsellor-assisted internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) platform, on July 22. This platform aims to provide accessible and flexible mental health support to employees and their eligible family […]
Whether it was rushing to finish a report for a Professional Development course you were taking during a co-op term, or while fighting to stay focused on your English assignment when you felt overwhelmed by a million external stressors, […]
With convocation and graduation ceremonies in full swing across the region, many UW graduates have been preparing to walk the stage as their family and friends watch in the audience. Excitement is in the air. Graduating and receiving […]
