Where are the places doing face painting and fun events ? I really want to have a fun Canada Day ❤️ Normally I’m too sick to do anything Im not contagious just have health issues

But I really want to have a fun Canada Day ! I don’t drive so ill be taking a Lyft to the location but I really want to do something fun on Canada Day :)

Was admitted to Uchicago under the gap year option, which means I am accepted to class of 2030.

I was originally committed to Waterloo Software Engineering class of 2030.

I am a Canadian citizen, but I can completely ignore the cost difference (very grateful for that privilege). Should I take a gap year for Uchiacago? Would the outcome of the two options be similar? What about alumni network and college experience?

Lost my wallet on Bus 12. I sat on the back seats.

It's thick and black with like all my ID in it. Got an exam in 2 days, kinda really desperately need it.

Let me know if you found it or seen it.

Thank you!

Does anyone have any opinions of me taking EC370, EC390, and EC395 in the same term?
Like what do you think is something I should be prepared for or something I should keep in mind?
I dont mind a busy term so much but I also have never taken these courses before of course so not to sure how hard it could be.
If somone could let me know that be great thanks

what certificate programs are there? i know about sustainability, the language ones, what else? thanks

I’m starting first year at Laurier this fall in Honours Science. When I applied, I thought Honours Science at Laurier would be easier academically compared to Honours Science at Waterloo or Western, and still get me to pharmacy school eventually — so I went with that.

I didn’t apply to Health Sciences at Laurier originally because I wasn’t thinking about program fit as much back then, just workload. But now after seeing my schedule, courses, and hearing about the program differences, I feel like Health Sci would have been a better option for me. I like health-based courses more and I’m realizing it might help more for pharmacy prerequisites and keeping my GPA strong.

I know other offers have expired and switching isn’t guaranteed, but I was wondering: • Has anyone here tried switching from Honours Sci to Health Sci at Laurier before September? • Is it hard to transfer internally after first year? • And for anyone on the pharmacy track, does it really matter whether you’re in Health Sci or Honours Sci at Laurier for getting into pharmacy schools (like Waterloo or US ones)?

So I got accepted and committed to a Uwaterloo program that only required any one Grade 12 math (so you could just take data management and get in). However it's mandatory to take either MATH 104 (Introductory Calculus for Arts and Social Science) or MATH 127 (Calculus 1 for the Sciences) in first year. If I didn't take advanced functions or calculus in gr 12, how would I survive this class? Do they teach all the math from the start or do they expect you to already know like Advanced Functions. Shouldn't advanced functions be a admissions requirement if this is the case? Is this the universities way of not giving a single shit about students?

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if there’s any sort of gaming community or group here at Laurier. I’m into games like Super Smash Bros Brawl, Tekken, Call of Duty, and similar stuff, and I’d really love to get involved and meet people who play.

If there are any events, regular meetups, or even casual groups that get together to play, please let me know! Would appreciate any info or recommendations.

Thanks a lot! 🙏

Can one do 2 CS specializations? And if anyone's done it how would it show up as your degree?

Recently lost my job looking for a new job/ career path, I have experience in General labouring construction, paving, equipment operation experience, I’ve got landscaping experience both winter and summer… I’ve also worked at plenty of restaurants over the years as a line cook Just looking to get my foot in the door at a decent company that pays well… seems like I always end up at company’s that are on there way out of business or end up working for not so ideal ppl indeed hasn’t been much Looking for 25$ + / hour

Recently lost my job looking for a new job/ career path, I have experience in General labouring construction, paving, equipment operation experience, I’ve got landscaping experience both winter and summer… I’ve also worked at plenty of restaurants over the years as a line cook Just looking to get my foot in the door at a decent company that pays well… seems like I always end up at company’s that are on there way out of business or end up working for not so ideal ppl indeed hasn’t been much Looking for 25$ + / hour

Hey, this might be a shot in the dark, but here goes.

There’s this lady I keep seeing around town (or maybe on the commute) in a sleek black Lexus. You’ve caught my eye more than once ,literally. Every time we pass each other, you give me this confident, direct eye contact that kind of stops me in my tracks, even from behind a visor. I’m usually on my motorcycle, and let’s just say it’s hard not to notice someone like you.

Not trying to be weird ,just genuinely curious who you are. You’re very cute, and I keep wondering if there’s a story waiting to happen here. If you happen to see this and recognize yourself, slide into my DMs. I’d love to say hi properly.

If not, well, keep being effortlessly cool and making my day a little more interesting.

Hi my name is Lee I am a uw (‘22) alumni living in the Waterloo region. I’ve just come back from studying Chinese in taiwan and would like to find a conversation partner.

My hobbies: playing team fight tactics, golf, biking, sometimes rock climbing, fashion, going out

If you’re on this subreddit English is probably less interesting but I can also teach you French up to a decent basic level (I am from Quebec).

Looking to do weekly meet up’s perhaps an activity, ideally not virtual but something local not difficult to get to and from.

If anyone is interested or knows someone interested don’t hesitate to reach out. Also if anyone has had experience finding a convo partner let me know too! Thanks

Is this powdery mildew or mineral build up?

I have the impression that SHIP management has been alerted to the initial thread, as SHIP CEO Thomas DiCarlo has come up with a remarkable solution to the cockroach situation! Residents of Waterloo Ship were informed yesterday that cereal will no longer be provided for breakfast due to numerous complaints about cockroaches present in the milk dispenser. I find myself at a loss for words. It seems that CEO DiCarlo, and his team believe the best course of action is to remove something else that residents enjoy, rather than tackling the actual problem of the cockroach infestation and devising an effective solution. I genuinely hope that this message, along with the original thread, can be seen by as many people as possible. It is important for the public to recognize the living conditions that DiCarlo and his associates consider acceptable. This awareness may encourage accountability and help him and others in similar positions understand that Canadians who are facing substance abuse issues and mental health challenges are not voiceless, and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, just like everyone else. I sincerely appreciate all of your contributions and the time you take to engage with my threads. Your support has been invaluable!

Original Thread

Hi! Based on your previous experience, I was wondering which area has the best fireworks display (or drone show for Waterloo) for Canada Day? They all happen at the same time so wanted to choose the best of them. Thanks!

Help…ideas !!

I'm in 4th year and I were assigned groups of 5 for a massive project. Three of them don't do their work until the day its due, never speak up in the group chat or show any initiative. Nothing wrong with being more reserved, but it reaches a point. I know Waterloo is like a magnet for all the weirdos, but it can't be this bad.

For you future employer and even more so yourself, man up.

Just have some questions about this program.

How are the professors and the courses? If you have a prior diploma and are taking the advanced standing do we have coop in the first year? Other than the main job health inspecting is there any other careers people who took this program ended up in?

Thank you :)

For many years now someone places small flags in my neighbourhood. It’s such a nice thing to see. Thanks to whoever this was this year! In past years I believe it is a realtor that lives nearby- not sure if it’s still done by that person. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

My friends and I are massive wrestling fans, wondering if theres anywhere we can go that shows wwe events? Hoping to find a chill lead for the next Saturday Nights Main Event. Cheers:)

Hey guys, I’m an incoming CS student and am want to do the digital hardware specialization. I was wondering how doable it would be to get a firmware job at Ford or any similar automotive company, or maybe even like a hardware engineer job (tho this one might be a lil less doable with CS, that’s fine tho). Mainly firmware. I prolly would be beaten out by ECE majors in this field, but are there any CS majors with the DH specialization that can give their thoughts or experiences? Thanks for sharing :)

i was wanting to stop by but i totally didn’t think till last minute that it’s canada day. i don’t want to take the bus all the way there to find out it’s closed, does anyone know?

Could someone please let me know if we are able to walk across the bridge to riverside park tonight? I let says no public access from king street on the city website - just wanted to know if that meant pedestrians as well!

Ideally wanted to park somewhere in Preston and walk over :)

If anyone has recommended parking for the fireworks please let me know :)

(I do know about the shuttles)

Thanks!

Are orchestra seats on incline or like floor seating? I have zero interest in them if not inclined..

Hey I am going into grade 11 and wanted to do the Waterloo contests. I am aiming for math or cs so I was wondering which would be the best because there are so many it’s confusing.

I’m currently a new grad from Medical Sciences and I’m looking to pursue public health / health admin in the future. I have tried applying for MPHs however I got rejected from all of them, probably due to my lack of experience. I only have 1 year of medical reception experience which I did during my last year of studies. Now I’m considering the MBA route, possibly at Laurier just so I can have the experience and credentials to have a chance with the current job market.

So my question is, is doing an MBA, specifically at Laurier worth it in this case?

Hi, as a future mature student juggling family life, I would like to know how heavy the homework load is in this full-time program. Hoping to get some insights from those who've taken the course. Any challenges worth mentioning? How many homework hours per school day should I expect? TIA

Ive been looking into conestoga to apply and ive just been reading about how bad it is and that jobs don’t accept people who graduate from there. Is it actually that bad and if so tell me your experiences, is it a mistake that im applying and going, im stressing

Hey everyone,

I need to get around 1000 pages Xerox copied with spiral binding and I’m looking for the most affordable options in Kitchener or near nearby universities. I feel like using a home printer would be too slow and might cause issues. Any suggestions for places that offer low-cost, large-scale copying services? I’d appreciate any local recommendations or experiences!

Thanks in advance!

After a week and a half of trying to humanely remove a family of racoons from our house (had a wildlife control expert doing his thing) we have two remaining who aren’t leaving and are obviously going to die. It’s an awful situation all around. We have a contractor coming out to cut a hole closest to where we think they are, but are looking for someone to remove the corpses (we’re unable to do it ourselves because of health/mobility issues). Any suggestions who we can contact?

Are dogs allowed to swim in Kiwanis Outdoor Pool with people? I am asking because I have never been there and I see google photos showing dogs and people in the same pool

TIA

I’ve been searching everywhere and still can’t find good real-world practice problems for ME interviews.

everything out there is either way too generic or doesn’t even touch stuff like thermo, CAD, FEA, etc. like bro where’s the stuff companies actually ask?? if anyone’s got solid resources or platforms specifically for mech eng prep — drop it pls 🙏 need help fr.

Can someone pls give me the textbook name and syllabus because im rly bad at math and idk what the book name is or the syllabus. im an international student and wanna prepare before hand as well.

Hey there! This is specifically if anyone knows the rules relating to gifting certain nurses or doctors gifts in the er. I recently experienced an awful day but was met with such kindness by the hospital staff who were taking care of my family member. I want to drop off thank you cards (one for the whole team, one for the doctor, and one for the charge rn) and put a small gift card for coffee or something for the charge and doctor. Is that allowed? Like are there any hospital policies that prohibit staff from accepting gifts? I know they can accept like chocolate or muffins for the whole team to leave in the staff room but wasn’t sure about a small gift card!

Been thinking about how annoying job applications can be. For those of you applying right now, what’s the part that drives you crazy the most?

Could be resumes, ghosting, repetitive forms, weird interviews, whatever.

Also curious what kind of roles you’re applying to, just trying to see how it all compares.

I don't even go here but just browsing this sub all the engineering and CS people are leaving Canada for the USA (because of the brain drain issue we've had for many decades, and our shit cost of living), going to Bay Area, Seattle, etc. And I totally understand why - better salaries, lower cost of living, and you can actually raise a family and live a happy life. Who would want to stay in this country anyway especially if you're an eng/CS grad.

So, how do you just pick up and leave? Like, as soon as you graduate at age 22/23...how do you just leave? Like that? Leaving behind your lifelong childhood friends and your parents.

Because unfortunately if I tried to do so......oh boy, my parents (South Asian household btw) would go ballistic and get depressed that their son is leaving, and I'd be labelled a "traitor to my family". THe guilt-tripping would get to me and I just can't do it. But I feel I'm missing out obviously if I don't leave Canada for the USA. It seems everyone can just easily move and be part of the brain drain while sadly I'd be forced and guilt-tripped to remain here and suffer with a shit salary and cost of living hell.

Are there any other available bursaries (or grants/anything that will give extra money) that are available to apply for, since the deadline for the entrance bursary has passed

This is absolutely ridiculous!

I don’t care if people want to do fireworks from 9 PM to 11 PM but fireworks at 1 AM in the morning!

Use that thing in your head, that thing called a brain! Have some consideration!

Absolutely ridiculous!

And before you racists open your mouths it was White People!

I believe it is through the honk app, but what happens if you have an active subscription and there is no spot due to someone parking unauthorized?

Edit: I understand we can park on the curbside overnight for about 11 times and we have to register for it with the city, but how does honk/property management handle this. Like what is the procedure?

when is osap due for fall?

Not doing well in both of these courses, still have a bit of time.

Doing slightly better in AMATH250 but I feel like the latter half of this course will be very challenging.

Which one is easier to grind?

To save GPA, which one should I pick to drop?

All the 2nd and 3rd year afm students would you say it’s smart to take the analytic stream? I’ve never taken a comp sci class in highschool and honestly I’m not very interested in tech or comp sci but I’ve heard that it can open many doors for you. I do want to pursue law after I am done my undergrad so I also have to keep my gpa in mind. Would you say it’s worth it?

A gentleman photographed myself and my three friends in the Galtway this Sunday around 8pm. We had just gotten freezies from the nearby pizza place and he asked politely to take our photo. We posed and he snapped it but I didn't get to catch his info. If you happen to be this photographer or happen to know him, please let me know! I would love to have that picture. Thanks in advance !!

Instead of firework, enjoy a more quiet and more magical show from fireflies?

I remember seeing quite many at Columbia Lake (haven't checked this year) around this time in the year.

Where is your fav location for fireflies in KW region?

I am doing my course selection for term 1A and I’ve heard AFM 111 is pretty hard. I have the option to pick between professor Miguel King and Jen Hayton. Which one would you guys recommend choosing?

Where can I donate a car for tax receipt for the maximum amount of money in the Region? The standard I'm seeing everywhere is $700 but I'm wondering if any charities typically offer more than that.

Car we're looking donate does run and needs a couple repairs but still takes us from point A to point B effectively. 2011 Rogue for reference. Brakes were recently done too.

Otherwise I'd love to hear how your vehicle donation experiences here in the Region and if there's any specific charities in our region you like to support. I have a couple charities in mind, one of them being kidney car, but I'm open to other options.

TIA!