Here is a quick look at the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program at Waterloo University!
PROS
The Program:
Includes co-op
Allows you to fast-track CPA Designation
Future-oriented (adjusted to fit industry trends - ex. introduction of a data analytics course and communication course)
Crews (students are grouped into crews of 5-6 students in first two years of uni - acts as a support group and learning community)
Access to networking with numerous employers
The School:
Campus is in close proximity to many restaurants and amenities
Athletic facility is extremely nice
Accessible transportation (GO Bus Stops on campus, Fed Bus, GRT Bus)
CONS
Cons of the Program:
Engagement Score may become annoying at times (students are required to attend biweekly webcasts and are required to attend many events throughout the year)
Electives are limited in first year (inflexible schedule)
Cons of the School:
Campus life may not be as active as other universities
High level of competition & stress at times
What I Wish I Knew Coming into First Year
I wish that I had done more research and talked to more uppers years about the program I was going into
One bad mark will not destroy your grade
First Year Advice:
Create a schedule for yourself to balance your time
The first few weeks of school is the best time to make new friends
Don't solely rely on the professor to teach you course content, you're expected to learn and review most of the content by yourself
Practice exams or homework questions are one of the best ways to study for exams
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