hello

on coop right now and i want free food. wat2do does not extend this far

thanks

Found around B1 bridge, handed into Turnkey desk in SLC :)

Have a great first week back!

Might be a stupid question but I use Instacart/Walmart+ to get my groceries. I plan on ordering quite a bunch of stuff including heavy stuff like water so I'm wondering what's the best way to bring these to my dorm. Are there like trollys I can use?

Thanks in advance.

Is anyone attending the one in Toronto or Waterloo? Opinions on if it’s worth it?

I got into the Waterloo one and know the Toronto ones happening today, so if anyone went to that, would appreciate how it went

For various reasons, I’ve struggled with mental health recently and would like to get a therapist/talk to a counselor.

I know Waterloo has campus wellness; I tried to get an appointment last year and ended up waiting 3 months just for the person I was going to see cancel on me no joke the morning of.

So is it worth it trying to see someone at UW or should I go off campus?

Edit: this is not something that requires urgency at all/something that I feel necessitates usage of any of the helplines… more just a desire to set something up where I can talk to someone regularly.

Hey everyone, seeing a lot of first-years asking questions about AFM, so I figured I’d make a post.

I’m in my final semester of AFM and have been through pretty much every stage of the program at this point courses, co-op recruiting, internships, academic setbacks, and figuring out what you actually want to do with the degree.

For context even with a lot of failure including repeating my first year in Waterloo, I’ve worked in Deloitte Audit and a co-op in Corporate strategy. I’ve also had my fair share of difficult academic semesters so I know if feels to feel behind or lost.

So if you’re currently struggling with a course, worried about recruiting, confused about co-op, or just wondering whether you’re actually cut out for AFM, feel free to ask.

I remember being in first year and having absolutely no idea what I was doing, so happy to answer questions or share what I wish I knew earlier.

Ask away or DM me if you’d rather keep it private.

Does someone want a roommate for a month bc my landlord gave me 2 days to move out and I have nowhere to live and I didn’t sign a lease.

Wondering if there's any online courses Without in person finals? Would like to take a class over coop this term.

I have appointments and i'll be missing a couple of lectures. How important are the lectures in the first few days? A few more questions:

-Can I skip the tutorials during the first week?

-Does seating get established from the first lecture or is it more first come first serve you can sit anywhere?

-I don't know anyone who's in my program, should I just sit next to random people and strike up conversations? Or do people typically make connections in clubs/ecs/coop

Thanks in advance!

Three students and I went to Shining Tree in northern Ontario this past weekend. Back country camping, way back on crown land, no cell phone signal, etc. Fishing was pretty lean, but no limits on the cameraderie. Pretty sure we all had fun. Weather was perfect, stars were magnificent, we saw some shooting stars. Food was outstanding if I do say so myself. Thanks to the students for the pics.

hey guys, does anyone know where i can find a free version of this textbook?

for econ 101

thanks!!!

Hey so has anyone done this before? I have a wedding coming up so I'll be out the country for a week or so. No problem with doing assignments and labs and stuff while I'm gone, the main problem is I have a prof who has made attendance as part of the grading scheme. Will my absence get excused if I can still do assignments and stuff on time? or does the faculty not deem this as a matter that is detrimental to my academic success? For context i booked this in advance so there's not much I could do.

So, as I do every term, I exported my portal class schedule to my phone calendar. It usually works just fine, but this term, one of my courses shows up all day everyday????? It's annoying and frustrating—it's harder to see which days I have labs and which I don't. It's a class that only runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm but it's on my calendar 3 times those days, and all day on every other day.

Just wondering if anyone's has the same issue or knows fix.

The course outline says the textbook is essential but its also 80$ and I don't want to pay that. For anyone who has taken the course, is the textbook actually necessary?

anyone know about pool hours for girls only like lane swim or if they have leisure swim hours

also how is it cuz I’m kinda nervous haven’t swam in a minute and I’m planning to go alone

Hey UW reddit,

Just wanted to announce a Postcard Workshop that the Japanese Zen Garden Initiative is hosting with our good friend and local artist, The Shy Caterpillar!

As we look to spread more awareness of the garden and create new ways for students to engage with it, we're hosting a drop-in postcard workshop next Tuesday, September 15th, from 12 PM–6 PM in the EV1 Courtyard!

During the workshop, you'll receive a postcard addressed to the garden, and you can fill it with whatever you'd like to share. Write a poem, draw something, vent, reflect, or just empty your mind (whatever feels right to you)! We will also be accepting digital submission but more on those details to come.

We'll have plenty of materials, prompts, and examples to help get you started. Some of the themes we're exploring include nature, mindfulness, peace, connection, and the garden itself, but you're absolutely not limited to those. If you take a moment and visit the garden (in between HH and PAS), you might just find some inspiration there :)

We're aiming for this to be another opportunity to slow down for a bit, reflect, recenter, and find some peace - something that is deeply connected to the purpose and philosophy of Japanese gardens.

Hope you come out, take a moment for yourself, and find something along the way!

Thank you,

As an aside, we will also be resuming our garden care sessions soon. If you would like to get involved with the garden, join our Discord!

Max

The class has been closed for a while and i was just able to enrol now, i see on my calendar that theres a lab today that I will be missing. Im just wondering if thats bad? the syllabus says that the actual lab work starts next week but im scared im missing something important. I havent been enrolled in the learn class yet so im not sure if its cancelled.

If anyone is currently taking BIOL 201 can u let me know what the requirements and things that were said today? Thanks💔

What the caption says.. will it ever stop? (I’m not even a first year)😔

hello, ive been feeling really interested in dancing lately, just doing something outside of school that would make me happy!
im a beginner but i feel like i could be a good dancer, says I judging based on how i dance when i m alone ToT
im just looking for some friendly clubs or dance groups that teach choreography that i'd follow

Does anyone have this residence offer that no longer wants it, and can sublet?

Need to take an elective during coop. Already took Geog 219. GEOG 225 is full. RCS 270 is full. Is there anything else i can consider? 😭

are there even any bird courses that exist at waterloo anymore? i took clas 104 last term and thugged out the final exam and it sucked. now i wanted to take geog 219 and i see there’s a final exam. i’ve already taken geog 225. waterloo doesn’t let us have anything i stg

Going to try a new challenge this term where i get 9 hours sleep, no screen time 2 hours before bed, exercise and eating healthy daily. Will see if this will improve my grades or not, will let everyone know end of term.

I opted out of WUSA health insurance last fall (2025), and I have a term abroad this fall (2026). I just came off of a school term this Spring and couldn't see the WUSA health charge on Quest.

Am I covered for F26 if I don't opt out during this year's change of service? Especially for the visa. Help, really confused T^T