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Campus Life - Get Involved
Participating in student clubs and associations are a great way to get involved on campus, meet new people, and explore interests outside of academics. You also have the opportunity to take advantage of the student resources offered by the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), which are specifically designed to improve your compentencies, professionalism, and practical experience needed to excel in your chosen career.
Student Resources
- Academic Success
Students wishing to move to the next level in their academic success are encouraged to take advantage of the coaching resources available to them. Watch a video on the Academic Couching Centre.
- The Professional Student
Is the attitude, mind-set and approach the SAF encourages all our students to adopt and foster. "The Professional Student" concept is the alignment of body, mind, and action in taking ownership and being proactive in your learning while aspiring to be the professional you've always wanted to be.
- Living-Learning Community
Learning doesn't end when you leave the classroom. Living-Learning Communitites (LLC) are a great place to find friendship, mentorship and resources within your program, to help you continue your learning where you live, with neighbours going through the same experiences as yourself. Watch a video about the LLC.
Other Resources
Clubs and Associations
Make a difference in your AFM academic experience by contributing some of your extra time to one of the following student groups and have an impact on the enrichment and enhancement of student life at Waterloo and the SAF!
- Accounting and Finance Student Association (AFSA) - Watch a video on AFSA
- Accounting and Finance Orientation Week (AFOW)
- UW Accounting Conference (UWAC) - Watch a video on UWAC
- Arts Student Union (ASU)
- Federation of Students (FEDS)
- Student Life Office
- Athletics and Recreational Services
- Campus Recreation
- Student Clubs and Associations
- Student Societies
Leadership Opportunities
Leadership is not defined merely by a position or title; leadership can be learned by every one of us. The SAF and Waterloo offers a number of opportunites for you to develop leadership skills that can be applied to a multitude of environments, situations, and roles that can ultimately aide in your academic and career success.
- AFM Fellowship
The SAF awards Fellowships to 10% of each entering AFM class. Fellowships are a combination of scholarship, professional development, and recognition.
- SAF Ambassador Program
Represent your program, School and University by participating and volunteering for a variety of opportunities that can help you polish your presentation and communication skills to become the professional you've always wanted to be.
- Student Leadership Certificate
A broad based experiential certificate program offered to all UW students. Explore and enhance your leadership on camps and within the community.
" As part of the Fellowship program I had the opportunity to represent my program as a Facebook Ambassador, serving as a professional face to prospective students. This position not only provided me with an excellent platform to practice and enhance my communication skills but also to network and meet aspiring individuals interested in the accounting and finance fields. Furthermore, it gave me the opportunity to familiarize myself with the ever-growing social media industry in a professional manner and acquaint myself with the new AFM curriculum."
- Zac, 3rd YEAR AFM
