Hi everyone!

I’m going into grade 11 this year and Waterloo Comp Eng is my dream program. I’ve been reading about the AIF and I’m really curious to hear what current students remember putting on theirs.

For those of you in Comp Eng (or even CS/SE), what kind of experiences did you include? I know for med students it’s common to volunteer at hospitals — is there an equivalent for engineering? Like job experience, coding/tech projects, clubs, or other extracurriculars that you felt really helped?

I’d also love to know if it’s worth putting a lot of effort into things like coding clubs, STEM/STEAM clubs, or robotics clubs. Do those kinds of activities stand out, or are there other things that admissions seems to value more?

Any advice for someone in high school who’s trying to prepare would mean the world — thank you so much for taking the time to share your stories 💛

Thoughts? Am i the only one cooked 😭💀

Evening, I was wondering if anyone knows the story of the wall on the 7th hole on the course. When I was a teen (mid 90s), it was known as the black church. Pre golf course, of course.

Any info would be greatly appreciated

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Welp, should i quit uni

Lost Meta Ray-Ban Glasses – Free Photoshoot Reward 📸

Hey everyone,

I lost my Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses (black frame, Rauban style). I had left them on the back of my car boot, and they must have either fallen off while I was driving or someone might have picked them up.

I know it’s tough, but I still have a little hope that they might turn up.

👉 If anyone finds or returns them to me, I’d be more than happy to give you a free photoshoot session (portraits, lifestyle, or whatever you’d like). I’m a photographer, so it’s the least I can do as a thank-you.

These glasses mean a lot to me, and I’d be super grateful for any help.

Thank you! 🙏

Thoughts? Honestly, after that... holy smokes. I think I'll be lucky to get 30% on that final.

hi everyone,I lost my Meta (Ray-Ban) smart glasses yesterday and I’m really hoping someone might have come across them. I had placed them on the back side of my car boot and completely forgot. There’s a chance they either fell off while I was driving or someone might have picked them up.

They are Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, black frame

I know it’s a long shot, but if anyone has seen or found them, please let me know. These glasses are really important to me and I would be so grateful to get them back.

Thank you so much for your help!

hi guys i lost my meta glasses on 14 th aug in waterloo,if anyone find can you please ping me back i know it wont happen but i ahve a small hope if any on efound meat rayban message me please thank you

hi guys i lost my meta glasses on 14 th aug in waterloo,if anyone find can you please ping me back i know it wont happen but i ahve a small hope if any on efound meat rayban message me please thank you

More info: www.reddit.com/r/uwaterloo/comments/1llvfxg/new_uw_station_upgrades/

Previous post about paint installation: www.reddit.com/r/uwaterloo/comments/1m1cg8t/red_paint_on_ion_tracks_installed_yellow_barriers/

My partner and I are looking for a co-ed indoor soccer team to join in the KW area. If anyone needs an additional guy and girl to fill your team please let me know! We haven’t played on a team in years but we are semi- decent and played competitive in our younger years :)

I was wondering if anyone has heard back about the math IA position? They said they’d be sending out offers in mid-August, but I haven’t seen anything yet...

I thought it would be nice for me to warn anyone who wants to rent at this place. The management is ABSOLUTELY horrible and the dryer was broke for half the 1-year lease and they didn’t bother to fix it because it “wasn’t included in the lease” (which is a lie btw). It’s also really ugly, you can get a better place for the amount we paid (my roommate and I payed 810.21 for the double rooms)

EDIT: the laundry facilities aren’t included in the lease, but I read on the LTB website that a landlord should maintain any facilities that they provide for their tenants so I still think I have a case idk

I'm the founder of an early-stage startup in silicon valley, and our goal is be the Roblox of AI companions. We want to allow people to create their own real-time AI characters, similar to Neuro-sama.

We have a last-minute spot open for a co-op student (full-stack software engineer role) to come build with us for the fall term (this is a remote role). We're looking for someone who has shown prior interest in this space (either built something similar or passionate user of similar apps).

Please DM me if that sounds like you!

The Council Round-Up is back this week with updates on: Waterloo Region's newest regional councillor, a potential new home for the City of Waterloo Museum, some concerning issues with Cambridge encampments, Kitchener's Digital Strategy, and more. citified.substack.com/p/the-council-round-up-aug-2025

1. Can you sublet the unit?
2. Has anyone seen the new floor they renovated? Any details like bathroom to tenant ratio?

I feel like I'm matching the type of employee they want to do. I keep failing the screening calls and interviews, and I have no idea where I messed up. I don't know what I did wrong. I've had interviews where I knew I failed (I couldn't answer technical questions, or I just didn't like the job) but these weren't like that. I answered the coding questions correctly, asked meaningful questions, and tried to sell myself as a good candidate. I literally have no clue why I'm failing. What are not so obvious reasons why an interviewer might reject you?

hello! anyone have any recommendations for where I can find the best homemade cinnamon buns? thanks!

how do you make friends in this program after you move in?

for people in this program, how do you make friends after moving in?

The title says it all, fucked up 129 a second time as a BBA student. Can I take it a third time or do I need to petition? I'm assuming I can't progress to second year and take my courses. Can I still take electives or upper year courses that don't require 129 as a prerequisite? Do I take a year off anyways?

She has few reviews on uwflow so I’m wondering if anyone has had her and their experience

I want to get a portrait of 7 people done (hopefully before Christmas) but haven’t had much luck finding an artist. Any suggestions would be awesome! Ideally drawing or painting.

Hi all, I’m (29F) looking for a stable that offers beginner/novice lessons. I have a few years’ experience (English and Western; private and semi-private lessons, just riding recreationally, not competing), but it’s been about 15 years since I last seriously rode. While Google has shown me a good number of stables around, wondering if anyone has any personal experience with good stables in the region? No particular budget - just looking to get a sense as to what’s out there. Willing to pay more for quality. Thanks!

I dropped my right AirPod on the way to M3 from DC😭 Please message me if anyone found one in campus. This is the last location 3 hour ago

Hey everyone! I’m a Grade 11 student really curious about the Computational Math program at UW. From what I understand, it seems like a perfect mix of Applied Math and Computer Science, which is what i dont in university and post university, also wondering what the program is actually like in practice are the courses more theory-heavy (prefered), or do they focus on practical problem-solving and programming? I’m also curious about the workload compared to pure Math or CS courses, how much coding and algorithm work is involved, and whether there are opportunities for research, projects, or internships. also is it possible to do a double major in something like stats and comp math since I wanna do something quant related post undergrad. any info helps :)

Hello wanted to ask how useful would you guys say is waterloo Arbus with coop ? Is it worth choosing over Mac social sciences / uoft social sciences ? ( planning to major in econ / communications) How is the general student life given Waterloo’s not so great campus or city life and how are career prospects compared to the other colleges ? ANY AND ALL HELP IS REALLY appreciated also if I wanted how hard is it to transfer after a semester or a year to another college( eg Mac / ubc / uoft) for the same major

Since 2016 I’ve been taking photos along the ION LRT route from Fairview Park Mall to Conestoga Mall. What started as construction shots has turned into a long-term project following how the line and the city around it have changed — through 2016, 2024, and now 2025.

It’s less about the train itself, more about how the neighbourhoods, buildings, and streetscapes along the corridor keep evolving. I’ve started turning the photos into short videos, and so far I’ve posted:

• Winter 2016 construction — Fairview Park Mall to Conestoga Mall
• Summer 2016 construction — Fairview Park Mall to Conestoga Mall
• Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 overview — Fairview Park Mall to Conestoga Mall, with the ION in service and city changes along the route

If there are buildings or spots along the line you think are worth capturing — ones that might be torn down soon, or new developments going up — I’d love to hear what comes to mind. I’m setting up to head out again soon to take more photos, and I’ve picked up an outdoor action camera so I can also capture video along the LRT route.

Here’s the channel if you’d like to take a look: www.youtube.com/@KWRailsandTrails1

Are all undergraduate students automatically eligible for extending the deadline? Or do you have to submit a note of some kind so you wouldn't be enrolled out of your current semester? An unforseen issue came up and I wouldn't be able to pay my tution until August 25th.

I was initially going to apply BA psychology but, I’m seriously considering applying B.SW/M.Sw at BRANTFORD campus anyone have insights regarding academic aspects. I’m conflicted now

Title says it all, can I split my payment into two payees?

Theres this concert happening in london in sept and its for all unis. Is anyone going?

Hello,

Just wanted to share a recent experience at Take 5 Oil Change on Dundas St. in Cambridge to bring awareness. My elderly father took his vehicle in recently for an oil change. The shop inspected his cabin and engine filter as well. During the process, 2 back bolts used to secure the engine air filter housing were broken. Additionally, one bolt was not screwed in and it was only being held by a single bolt. My father attended the shop, showing manager Glenn the broken bolts and was advised they would replace them. A follow up call later in the week was made by manager Glenn, who then refused to take responsibility for the broken parts. The story changed from them apparently having video evidence of the technician not breaking the bolts as he was tightening them, to then stating that the tech did not remove the back bolts as they were difficult to reach. My father has only taken his vehicle into service at this location over a number of oil changes and they were the only ones to touch the engine air filter. This was explained to Glenn, but the shop continued to refuse to take responsibility. It is very disappointing to have your vehicle damaged, the shop not take responsibility and take advantage of an elderly repeat customer. Anyways, just wanted to share our experience.

Found these photos in a book purchased at St Jacobs Market. Would love to get them back with the family.

Hi, I’m having some trouble registering for my courses I thought I had finished them before but I checked again today and I was wrong

For washing resin, maybe a 4L bottle or more.

You know you're supposed to take the bag right? Not just leave it on the ground??

anyone know how to get software eng merch im tryna represent peak but they dont got any hoodies i can buy :(

or even zip-ups dawg hoodies can be overrated

Wrote the exam last Friday Aug 8. It’s been over a week lwk wanna know cause mans be stressing and shi.

Anyone know from other courses how long it usually takes?

Anyone know why a bat is just chilling and flying in slc at 10:40. Is he also an exam taker?

I am reaching out through reddit about a real need in our community in Cambridge. The Scorpions youth volleyball club is a registered non-profit club , started in 2010. The growth in youth volleyball has been unbelievable. We turned away over 300 youth last year due to lack of gyms and coaches. The lack of gyms is a critical problem still, but we also need more head and assistant coaches in our developmental and competitive teams this fall and winter. We do offer an honorariums,($750.-$3,000 per season) but the reason you would do it is give back to the community and it really is a rewarding experience. Please fill out our simple application at this LINK. Or you can reach out to the president Julie at [president@scorpionsvolleyball.ca](mailto:president@scorpionsvolleyball.ca)

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