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29 Nov, 2019
St. Jerome’s has an awesome team of student leaders that work together to organize fun and engaging events and activities for our community! Some examples of past events and activities that the team has coordinated include Paint Night, Fall Activities Day at Nauman’s Farm, a Fall Formal, a visit to the St. Jacob’s Farmers Market, Community Dinners, and Coffee Houses (which happen about once a month).
The Assistant Activities Coordinators (AAC’s) manage the Student Activities Team (SAT’s), and help them develop personally and professionally throughout the semester. Both of these groups function under the direction and guidance of Lorena (our Community Advisor for Student Activities), and Emily (our Spirituality and Student Development Advisor).
Meet some of our Assistant Activities Coordinators (AAC's)
Evan
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Evan is in his third year of Honours Environmental Science, studying Geoscience. His hometown is Cambridge, ON.
Why did you choose St. Jerome’s University?
Evan: The amazing community.
What is an interesting fact about St. Jerome’s?
E: Students from all faculties are welcome at SJU!
Evan: The amazing community.
What is an interesting fact about St. Jerome’s?
E: Students from all faculties are welcome at SJU!
Arts students also have the option of co-registering with St. Jerome’s! You can visit this web page to understand what co-registering is all about. If you’re not a student in the Faculty of Arts, you could take some courses on our St. Jerome’s campus for your electives. Students from each faculty live in our residence building- see the image below for the 2019 statistics.
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What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
E: Some intense intramurals on main campus, and Watrox (the Waterloo earth science club).
E: Some intense intramurals on main campus, and Watrox (the Waterloo earth science club).
There are over 200 student-run clubs and societies at the University of Waterloo- take a look at the full listing here.
TJ
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TJ is from Mississauga, ON. He is in his third year of studying Accounting and Financial Management, and he is completing a Finance Specialization.
Why did you choose St. Jerome’s University?
TJ: As soon as I toured SJU, I knew this was going to be my home-away-from-home. Little did I know that the person who gave me one of the best tours of my life would end up being my Don in my first year at SJU.
What is your favourite course that you have taken at university so far, and what made it so great?
TJ: My favourite course so far was AFM 204 (Introduction to Applied Finance). Professor Balaban elevates the classroom and transcends a typical university class.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
TJ: Relay for Life at St. Jerome’s, Accounting and Finance Student Association (as the VP of Corporate Relations), and the Student Investment Fund.
TJ: As soon as I toured SJU, I knew this was going to be my home-away-from-home. Little did I know that the person who gave me one of the best tours of my life would end up being my Don in my first year at SJU.
What is your favourite course that you have taken at university so far, and what made it so great?
TJ: My favourite course so far was AFM 204 (Introduction to Applied Finance). Professor Balaban elevates the classroom and transcends a typical university class.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
TJ: Relay for Life at St. Jerome’s, Accounting and Finance Student Association (as the VP of Corporate Relations), and the Student Investment Fund.
Gabrielle
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Gabi is from Orangeville, ON, and she is in her third year of Honours Arts. She is majoring in Psychology, and minoring in Visual Culture in a Global Context. She is pursuing a career in Art Therapy!
Why did you choose St. Jerome’s University?
Gabi: I loved the community aspect of it, and I had heard amazing things about it from friends in my hometown!
What are some examples of events and activities that for the community that you have been involved with?
G: I was a member of the Student Activities Team in the past, and we ran social events such as Haunted Houses at Halloween, and Escape Rooms to get to know SJU. We also did stress-busters such as arts-and-crafts at exam time and coffee houses throughout the year, where people showed off their talents in a very supportive environment!
What is your favourite course that you have taken at university so far, and what made it so great?
G: I have loved most of my psychology courses, because they give me insight about people that I never knew, and I find that fascinating!
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
G: I was a member of the UW Dance Company for two years, an Experience Guide in the winter of 2018, and an SAT during my second year.
Gabi: I loved the community aspect of it, and I had heard amazing things about it from friends in my hometown!
What are some examples of events and activities that for the community that you have been involved with?
G: I was a member of the Student Activities Team in the past, and we ran social events such as Haunted Houses at Halloween, and Escape Rooms to get to know SJU. We also did stress-busters such as arts-and-crafts at exam time and coffee houses throughout the year, where people showed off their talents in a very supportive environment!
What is your favourite course that you have taken at university so far, and what made it so great?
G: I have loved most of my psychology courses, because they give me insight about people that I never knew, and I find that fascinating!
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
G: I was a member of the UW Dance Company for two years, an Experience Guide in the winter of 2018, and an SAT during my second year.
Meet some of our Student Activities Team Members (SAT's)
Lillian
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Lillian is in her second year of Honours Arts, and she is from Guelph, ON. She is majoring in Gender and Social Justice, and minoring in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies.
Why did you choose St. Jerome’s University?
Lillian: I chose SJU because of the home-y feeling that I experienced when touring! But beyond that, it was the commitment to sustainability and student development through local and global opportunities that drew me here.
What is an interesting fact about St. Jerome’s?
L: That we’re a Fair Trade certified campus!
What is your favourite course that you have taken at university so far, and what made it so great?
L: So far my favourite class would have to be WS 102 (Contemporary Women’s Issues in Canada). I found this class to be really fantastic because I learned a lot about injustices facing different groups of Canadians. The course covered what is going on in our country, and shed some light on things we don’t often talk about and the aspects of our country that I wasn’t previously aware of. Definitely an eye opener!
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
L: Since starting at SJU I have been involved as a first year Floor Representative, Experience Guide, SJU in Peru participant, and am currently a Student Activities Team member and Beyond Borders participant!
Lillian: I chose SJU because of the home-y feeling that I experienced when touring! But beyond that, it was the commitment to sustainability and student development through local and global opportunities that drew me here.
What is an interesting fact about St. Jerome’s?
L: That we’re a Fair Trade certified campus!
What is your favourite course that you have taken at university so far, and what made it so great?
L: So far my favourite class would have to be WS 102 (Contemporary Women’s Issues in Canada). I found this class to be really fantastic because I learned a lot about injustices facing different groups of Canadians. The course covered what is going on in our country, and shed some light on things we don’t often talk about and the aspects of our country that I wasn’t previously aware of. Definitely an eye opener!
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
L: Since starting at SJU I have been involved as a first year Floor Representative, Experience Guide, SJU in Peru participant, and am currently a Student Activities Team member and Beyond Borders participant!
Michael
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Mike is in his second year of studying Biomedical Sciences, and his hometown is Brantford, ON.
Why did you choose St. Jerome’s University?
Mike: One of my co-workers used to attend St. Jerome’s, and she told me how great of an experience they had living here, and recommended that this is where I should live. Looking back, she was definitely right.
What is an interesting fact about St. Jerome’s?
M: That there is unlimited chocolate milk in the cafeteria!
What are some examples of events and activities that for the community that you have been involved with?
M: One event I was recently involved with was our Café Crawl, where we organized a group of residents to take the ION train over to Uptown Waterloo, we explored Uptown and treated the residents to any drink of their choice at the cafes there. It gave those who haven’t had a chance yet to see what Uptown Waterloo has to offer. It was also a fun and relaxing opportunity to meet new friends.
How did you decide what you wanted to study?
M: All my life I’ve loved STEM, and with both my parents being pharmacists, I was exposed to the world of medicine and its possibilities to impact and better the lives of others at an early age. So for as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to pursue a career in medicine.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
M: At SJU, I have been an Experience Guide, Floor Representative, and Frost Leader. Currently, I am a member of the Student Activities Team, and I am a Frost Leader Advisor. Outside of SJU, I have participated in intramural sports including basketball, volleyball, and soccer. I’m also a member of HOSA Waterloo.
Mike: One of my co-workers used to attend St. Jerome’s, and she told me how great of an experience they had living here, and recommended that this is where I should live. Looking back, she was definitely right.
What is an interesting fact about St. Jerome’s?
M: That there is unlimited chocolate milk in the cafeteria!
What are some examples of events and activities that for the community that you have been involved with?
M: One event I was recently involved with was our Café Crawl, where we organized a group of residents to take the ION train over to Uptown Waterloo, we explored Uptown and treated the residents to any drink of their choice at the cafes there. It gave those who haven’t had a chance yet to see what Uptown Waterloo has to offer. It was also a fun and relaxing opportunity to meet new friends.
How did you decide what you wanted to study?
M: All my life I’ve loved STEM, and with both my parents being pharmacists, I was exposed to the world of medicine and its possibilities to impact and better the lives of others at an early age. So for as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to pursue a career in medicine.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
M: At SJU, I have been an Experience Guide, Floor Representative, and Frost Leader. Currently, I am a member of the Student Activities Team, and I am a Frost Leader Advisor. Outside of SJU, I have participated in intramural sports including basketball, volleyball, and soccer. I’m also a member of HOSA Waterloo.
Emily
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Emily is in her second year of Honours Arts and Business, co-op. She is majoring in Theatre and Performance. Her hometown is Hamilton, ON.
Why did you choose St. Jerome’s University?
Emily: I chose SJU because they are the most caring and welcoming community on campus (it truly is a home away from home) AND their facilities are quite beautiful!
What is an interesting fact about St. Jerome’s?
E: There are so many exciting student leadership opportunities to get involved in! You grow as a person, you make great friends, and you have a lot of fun!
What is your favourite course that you have taken at university so far, and what made it so great?
E: In my first year, I took THPERF 100 (Introduction to Theatre), where our final assessment was to create our own adapted production of a scene from an existing play (studied in the course), and perform it. We were assigned groups to design the costumes, lighting, set, and sound, and then perform our production in front of an audience in the Modern Languages Theatre of the Arts! It took a lot of work, but it was really gratifying!
What are some examples of events and activities that for the community that you have been involved with?
This year, we have run events like SJ Haunted House (a spooky Halloween event), Coffee House (a chill event that showcases our student’s talents with treats and hot beverages; it’s a good time), and Fall Formal.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
E: Last year, I joined Culture Clash Theatre Club (CCTC), I became a Frost Leader at SJU, and I volunteered at SJU for Open House events. Most recently, I became a member of the Student Activities Team at SJU as well.
Emily: I chose SJU because they are the most caring and welcoming community on campus (it truly is a home away from home) AND their facilities are quite beautiful!
What is an interesting fact about St. Jerome’s?
E: There are so many exciting student leadership opportunities to get involved in! You grow as a person, you make great friends, and you have a lot of fun!
What is your favourite course that you have taken at university so far, and what made it so great?
E: In my first year, I took THPERF 100 (Introduction to Theatre), where our final assessment was to create our own adapted production of a scene from an existing play (studied in the course), and perform it. We were assigned groups to design the costumes, lighting, set, and sound, and then perform our production in front of an audience in the Modern Languages Theatre of the Arts! It took a lot of work, but it was really gratifying!
What are some examples of events and activities that for the community that you have been involved with?
This year, we have run events like SJ Haunted House (a spooky Halloween event), Coffee House (a chill event that showcases our student’s talents with treats and hot beverages; it’s a good time), and Fall Formal.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with throughout your time at university?
E: Last year, I joined Culture Clash Theatre Club (CCTC), I became a Frost Leader at SJU, and I volunteered at SJU for Open House events. Most recently, I became a member of the Student Activities Team at SJU as well.
If you have any questions about student activities at St. Jerome’s, please send those to Emily Litster!
This content was developed with the assistance of Lorena McNamara and Emily Litster.
This content has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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