Got the Midterm Blues? Have No Fear, EngSoc is Here!

Happy February everyone!

I hope all of you have been enjoying the lovely, temperamental weather and of course, the lovely events and services that are being held by the Engineering Society! These past few weeks have seen some great things, from Ski Trip, to the TF2 Lan Party, to Resume Critiques, there really is something for everyone! January wouldn’t have been this fantastic without our lovely directors and volunteers so thank you to everyone who helped out!

With midterms just around the corner, you’re probably one of the many students getting stressed out. Lucky for you, EngSoc has a great way to relieve all your stress! On Valentine’s Day don’t worry if you don’t have a date, come to POETS and play with the puppies of the National Service Dogs! It’s a great way to take a much-needed break from midterms and boost your spirits. The National Service Dogs is a non-profit organisation that provides therapy dogs for children with autism and companion dogs for veterans, so these puppies know their stuff. To get more information on this event, like our page on facebook (UW Engineering Society) or follow us on twitter (@EngSoc)!

If puppies aren’t your thing or you’re looking for more support, there are many more services offered by UWaterloo. The engineering faculty offers three types of counselling: personal, study skills, and career planning. There’s no charge to registered students, staff, and faculty, and it is confidential and voluntary. Engineering Counselling also offers workshops to help students through academic difficulties. If you’re interested, you can contact the Engineering Counselling Office at (519) 888 – 4761.

Outside of engineering, the University offers Counselling Services. They offer free individual and group counselling to facilitate personal and social growth and assist with life difficulties. Health Services also offers Mental Health Services, who aims to help students lead a healthy and balanced life. These are just a couple of the many services on campus to help students like us! For more information, you can visit Counselling Services at uwaterloo.ca/counselling-services/ and Mental Health Services at uwaterloo.ca/health-services/mental-health-services.

Relax, take it easy, and I hope to see you on Valentine’s Day in POETS!