Thank you everyone for supporting our Maple Study Link event. Let’s take a look at the first stop – University of Waterloo!
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About University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is a provincial research university in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1957. It is famous for being the earliest computer science department in Canada. All engineering departments are under the construction-teaching cooperation system, and it has the world's largest and as North America's only dedicated Faculty of Math, and Canada's largest Faculty of Environment . It covers an area of about 1,000 acres and is medium-sized. It also has four branch campuses and is a member of the U15 University Alliance. Waterloo's team has won the North American championship in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Competition many times. The school team is called "Warriors".
The University of Waterloo is based on co-operative education, which places equal emphasis on learning and internship. Undergraduate students will work in relevant organizations for internship during the course. Over the years, graduates have ranked among the best in employment rates in major companies in Silicon Valley.
University of Waterloo Campus Visit Experience
In our visit, two current students from the University of Waterloo took our students and parents to learn about Canada’s largest Faculty of Environment, communicated with us and shared their learning experiences and tips, and also took us to visit the university’s facilities, classrooms, laboratories and teaching equipment, this visit has benefited us a lot and it is an enlightening experience.
University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment Building
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University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment Building
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First, we entered the building of the School of Environment. As soon as we entered, we were attracted by green plants and a comfortable atmosphere. This building is Canada's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum certified campus. Our tour guides, two enthusiastic current students, led us through classrooms, laboratories and research facilities and introduced some of the projects currently underway at the college. I was particularly impressed by their research on sustainable urban greening. Their lab is filled with a variety of pots and plants, which they use to study plant growth and adaptation in urban environments.
Afterwards, we visited one of their research projects, which is an experiment in water management. They use advanced technology to monitor and analyze water usage and develop solutions to improve water management and protection. This project demonstrates their exceptional ability to solve real-world problems and inspires my expectations for future environmental scientists.
Finally, we went to visit the Earth Science Museum at the University of Waterloo through their recommendation. During the visit, we could observe various geological specimens and fossils closely. The exhibits include ancient rocks, fossilized fossils, and mineral specimens, each of which is a precious testimony to the evolution of the Earth. I was especially attracted by a complete dinosaur skeleton, which made me feel like I had traveled back to the age of dinosaurs and felt the wonder of life on earth.
Overall, visiting the School of Environment at the University of Waterloo was an extremely enlightening experience. Their research and projects not only contribute to the advancement of environmental science, but also provide valuable insights into the sustainability of our society and planet. This visit reinforced my belief that as long as we continue to strive for innovation and sustainability, we can overcome the current environmental challenges and create a better future.
Professor Donna Strickland
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Nobel Prize in Physics
Physics and Astronomy professor Donna Strickland earned a Nobel Prize in Physics for her breakthrough work on chirped pulse amplification in lasers , a method of making pulses of laser light of high power and short duration, which helped develop technology such as eye surgery, laser printers, and scanners used in retail stores.
Dr. Strickland became only the third woman in history to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
There are nine Direct Entry courses for Faculty of Environment undergraduate degree at University of Waterloo:
Climate and Environmental Change
Bachelor of Science
可Co-op Available
Environment and Business
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Co-op Only
Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Co-op Available
Geography and Aviation
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Regular Only
Geography and Environmental Management
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Co-op Available
Geomatics
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Co-op Available
International Development
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Regular Only
Knowledge Integration
Bachelor of Knowledge Integration
Regular Only
Planning
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Co-op Only
Sustainability and Financial Management
Bachelor of Sustainability and Financial Management
Co-op Only
Admission requirements vary greatly between universities and types of programs. Depending on the type of the program, requirements can range from one Grade 12 English course to Grade 12 English, Chemistry, Physics, and two math courses. They will take the six 4U/M average for admissions including the required courses.
To ensure students are academically well prepared to succeed, universities have specific requirements that need to be met as part of the application process. These "admission requirements" can include:
a specific set of high school courses;
personal statements where you can let universities know about your goals, interests, and any extracurricular activities;
a portfolio of creative work;
an interview or audition;
an online assessment or test; and/or
English language test scores for students whose first language is not English.
Maple Study Link academic consultants can help students who plan to study in Canada estimate the maximum credits they can transfer, create a personalized study plan, and provide tracking services. To ensure that students can complete the Ontario secondary school courses in Canada on time, obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and progress to the ideal institutes and career.
Maple Study Link regularly holds academic lectures, visits, and interactive exchanges with professionals and mentors, to ensure students and parents can get more information and pave a bright future for the future!
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