Congratulations and welcome to Waterloo, Class of 2022! Enter the world marrying math and science to solve energy balances and process control problems. Chances are that this is your first time writing a résumé and spending countless hours writing lab reports!
First-year is fairly general with a Concepts course that covers program-specific knowledge, such as mass balances. Attend evening help sessions that awesome WEEF TAs run, collaborate with your classmates to study, and feel free to approach your instructors.
While chemical engineering is one of the older engineering disciplines, remember this program is what you make of it. Trust me, the most that you get out of this program is training yourself to think like an engineer—identifying the root causes(s) of problems, developing processes for mitigating them, and understanding complex topics quickly. Every single company and industry benefits from this mindset.
Schedule time to do what you love and discover new hobbies. Consider getting involved with Engineering Ambassadors, Engineering Society, or Women in Engineering for leadership opportunities.
Ultimately, keep an open mind throughout your academic, professional, and social life!
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