University of Waterloo Student Guide Part One
Hey there! I graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I created a University of Waterloo student guide on resources I wished I knew about.
Find a list below of FREE resources for food, textbooks, and technical support at the University of Waterloo. You will find study areas other than the Dana Porter and Davis Centre library.
There will be a part two, so stay tuned! You will find information on student exams, housing, transportation, mental health and fun things to do in Waterloo.
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University of Waterloo Student Guide Overview
Looking back at my time at UW, I wish I took advantage of the student services available. Learning from my experience, I created a central hub for the best resources for university students. In this guide, you will find information on textbooks, careers, volunteer, study tips and study spaces.
Download the UW Student Guide
Bolded words are hyperlinks in the guide so download the free PDF below.
Free Food at UW
- UW Welcome Week: Free Breakfast
- Facebook Group: Official Free Food uWaterloo
- Microwave locations
Cheap Textbooks
- Facebook Groups: UW Textbook Exchange, University of Waterloo Textbook Exchange [Official], UW Used Book Exchange
Study Space at the University of Waterloo
- SLC 3rd floor
- M3 Building 1st floor quiet study area
- Mc Building 6th floor
- EV1 Courtyard
- Environment Student Coffee Shop area
- South Side Marketplace (SCH)
- UW Portal Open Classrooms: To find lecture hall and classroom availability
- Book library and group study rooms
Career Support
- UW Tatham Centre: Resume, cover letter, mock interviews, employer info sessions and more
- Resume Tips and Services That Will Get You Hired
- UW Online CareerHub: degree and skill requirements, interview tips, finding work resources, further education and success at work info
- Waterlooworks: to apply and find job opportunities for co-op, full-time, part-time for both current students and alumni
- UW Work-Study Program
Study Resources
- UW Student Success Office: Online templates for time management, test strategies, writing skills and important life skills
- Free Microsoft Office 365
- Free technical support at Dana Porter and Davis Centre library
Volunteer Opportunities at UW
- University wide events: FEDS, Food Bank, Student Success Office, Bike Centre, Women’s Centre
- Faculty specific opportunities: Engineer, Environment, Arts, Science, Math, Applied Health Science
- Club and Society Day
COVID-19 Waterloo Resources
To access all the links in each category, download the complete PDF guide below.
University of Waterloo Student Guide Part 2
Also, stay tuned for Part 2 where I will include information for on-campus food services, housing services, transportation and things to do in Waterloo.
Update: You can read more about the University of Waterloo Survival Guide Part Two here.
In my opinion, the most useful student service at #UW was the Tatham Centre for career advice. Take advantage of the unlimited appointments for interviews and resume critiques!
All in all, university is both exciting and stressful so read this article for stress-relieving activities and if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Learn how to have a good impression when meeting new people here.
Good luck! #uwaterloo.
Disclaimer: My student guides are not affiliated with University of Waterloo. This is from my own research from the various university websites and student forums. Please always do your own research.
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