On Episode 10 of SAF Ready the Podcast, host Sam welcomes Michelle, a second-year Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) student from the School of Accounting and Finance.Watch to find out what led Michelle to SFM, her decision-making process, and how she hopes to impact the environment and inspire others to balance profit and purpose in their fields.Learn more about the SFM undergraduate program: https://bit.ly/3Rvh0zHTalk with students on Unibuddy!

On Episode 9 of SAF Ready the Podcast, host Sam welcomes Steve Balaban, a professor at the School of Accounting and Finance. They dive into the exciting details of our unique undergraduate "International Study Course," designed to enrich students’ understanding of global business through firsthand experiences and cultural immersion. Discover everything you should know from the application process to the exciting opportunities awaiting you!  https://uwaterloo.ca/school-of-accounting-and-finance/students/student-opportunities/saf-international-study-course

On Episode 8 of SAF Ready the Podcast, Sam welcomes Ethan, president of the Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) Student Organization at Waterloo, to explore our unique undergraduate program that combines sustainability, accounting, and finance to balance profit and purpose.From why he chose to join the first cohort of students in the SFM program to how he became involved with co-/extra-curriculars and clubs on campus, you’ll get a look at university life from a student perspective.  Learn more about the SFM undergraduate program: https://bit.ly/3Rvh0zH

On Episode 7 of SAF Ready the Podcast, our Recruitment and Admissions coordinator Kelly joins Sam as they discuss the SAF Admissions Assessment (SAFAA) and everything you need to know when applying to SAF. Interested in applying to the undergraduate programs offered by SAF? This episode is a must-watch for you!

In Episode 6 of SAF Ready the podcast, Sam is joined by Alan, an SAF student who has taken part in the International Study Trip Course (AFM 334)! They explore every corner of this unique opportunity through the student perspective – from the application process and preparation to the thrilling journey itself. Join them as they discuss the richness of this experience, including the invaluable lessons that students bring back home.

On Episode 5 of SAF Ready the Podcast, Sam sits down with Aline, an upper-year Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) student. They discuss her experiences as a student in the AFM program from the transition to university, co-op searching, joining extra-curriculars, and more!

On Episode 4 of SAF Ready the Podcast, our competitions coordinator Keidon joins Sam as they dive into the world of competitions at SAF. Discover the advantages of joining student competitions supported by SAF, the application process, and how participating can equip you with invaluable skills and opportunities for the real world.

In Episode 3 of SAF Ready the Podcast, Sam is joined by professor Jennifer Lynes Murray, co-director of the recently unveiled Sustainability and Financial Management program. Jennifer explores the distinctive advantages of this groundbreaking initiative, emphasizing its crucial role in addressing the current shortage of financial professionals who can link people, profits, and the planet into the bottom line.

On Episode 2 of SAF Ready the Podcast, our event manager Jessica joins Sam to discuss the plethora of events that SAF offers. She shares insight into the events that current and prospective students can attend and their value in enhancing your experience at SAF.

On Episode 1 of SAF Ready the Podcast, Sam sits down with SAF co-op student Nathaniel to chat about their co-op experience. Find out what lessons they've learned, how co-op has helped them navigate their career journey, and more!

Welcome to SAF Ready the Podcast, hosted by marketing and recruitment associate Samantha B.! In this reinvention of the AFM Ready podcast, join Sam and her lineup of guests as they dive into all things SAF. Stay tuned for bi-weekly episodes featuring fascinating conversations with SAF faculty, staff and students.

In this episode, Janet Araujo-Rodrigues, the School of Accounting and Finance's Admissions Officer, details the AFM and SFM admissions process and the SAFAA. She also breaks down the components of the SAFAA (online interview and traits assessment). Finally, Janet  provides helpful tips regarding how to apply to AFM and/or SFM at the University of Waterloo.For more information about the SAFAA, please visit this webpage. Alternatively, you can reach out to the Admissions team through email, @arts.admissions@uwaterloo.ca.

In this episode of AFM Ready, we sat down with Alexandra and Shane, two Accounting and Financial Management students, in a live event hosted on our Unibuddy platform. Students were able to ask Alexandra and Shane their questions which included questions about the AFM program, Alex and Shane's own co-op experiences, university life, and so much more. In this episode, you can find a detailed account of what your time at the School of Accounting and Finance may hold as well as learning about the wonderful opportunities and life experiences both Alexandra and Shane have had throughout their education at the SAF and beyond. Feel free to sign up on Unibuddy to be able to chat in real-time to our School of Accounting and Finance Ambassadors!

In this episode, we speak with Aliana V. and Nicole L., two AFM students who were previously part of the Student Investment Fund (SIF) to talk about their experiences and what skills they gained. The SIF is an initiative part of the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) where participating students can receive hands on training equity valuation and portfolio management and gains experience in the financial sector. Aliana and Nicole touch on how they personally used what they learned in SIF during their co-op terms and how it has helped them in planning for their future career. To learn more about SIF and how to apply, visit the website. To find out more about the AFM program, visit our SAF Future Students website.

Ready to learn about the Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) program at the University of Waterloo? We sat down with SAF Deputy Director and SFM Co-Director, Blake Phillips to discuss the growing and urgent demand for sustainability and financial management professionals. Plus, we got an in-depth look at the new SFM program and how it will help future-proof your career. To find out more, visit our SAF Future Students website.

In this week's episode, we welcome Lynn Graham, the School of Accounting and Finance's Community Engagement Coach, as she talks about what the Waterloo Ready program is and what it is designed to do for incoming students as they enter into their first year of university.  Lynn also touches on the social aspect of Waterloo Ready and how it helps connect incoming students to one another. Stay tuned for Lynn's tips on making the most out of all that the Waterloo Ready program has to offer!To find out more, visit our SAF Future Students website.

Learning in high school is a lot different than learning in university. For this week's episode, we sat down with Tracy Hilpert, a lecturer in Managerial Accounting at the School of Accounting and Finance, to talk about some of the differences between high school and university. Priority-setting and managing one's time is an important aspect of university learning, and Tracy talks a little bit about the workload differences between high school and university as well as providing tips to students that will make managing their time easier in the fall term. Tracy also breaks down what students can expect their university classes to look like, not only in terms of structure and requirements, but also in terms of the adoption of blended learning due to COVID-19 restrictions. Finally, Tracy emphasizes how important it is for students to actively take part in the Waterloo Ready programming as this content is helping make students' transition even easier come the fall term. To find out more, visit our SAF Future Students website.

This week, guest host Matt, SAF's Marketing and Recruitment Associate, sits down with eleven current AFM student ambassadors to discuss some common misconceptions about the School of Accounting and Finance and the AFM program.To find out more, visit our SAF Future Students website.

This week, guest host Eric Mah interviews this term's Marketing and Recruitment Associate, Matt Hastie, about his experience working for the School of Accounting of Finance from home while on co-op.To find out more, visit our SAF Future Students website.

This week, Kelly is joined by Community Engagement Coach, Lynn Graham, Undergraduate Academic Advisor & Administrative Coordinator, Aziza Chaudhry, and Victoria Salim, the Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives Manager, to discuss all the resources first-year AFM students can access.To find out more, visit our SAF Future Students website.