4a term in review | mathu's thoughts

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After a co-op term in SF in the fall, to exchange in Singapore, back to New York and SF in the summer, it was weird coming back to Waterloo after an entire year away, now as one of the oldest students on campus. Being back here was oddly serene, and I really appreciated finally feeling like a student again, and putting my roots down (and finally adding lights to my walls!) - as I'll be in the same place for 8 months straight, for the first time in my university career. My mindset for this term was not to let my senioritis get in the way of my curiosity. Waterloo was still my oyster, and there were still a lot of things I haven't explored or tried yet. I even befriended a few first/second year students, and realized I have a lot I could learn from them too. Newer students tend to have a lot more curiosity, spunk, and excitement for trying new things, and aren't as jaded or burnt out as those of us who've been through the wringer a few times. I forgot how special it was to be in an envir

Jan 2, 2024 by mathurah 4a term in review who knew this would be my last fall in waterloo? After a co-op term in SF in the fall, to exchange in Singapore, back to New York and SF in the summer, it was weird coming back to Waterloo after an entire year away, now as one of the oldest students on campus. Being back here was oddly serene, and I really appreciated finally feeling like a student again, and putting my roots down (and finally adding lights to my walls!) - as I'll be in the same place for 8 months straight, for the first time in my university career. My mindset for this term was not to

4a term in review | mathu's thoughts

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