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Take this quiz to discover what drives you and how your strengths connect to Waterloo programs.
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Which school subjects do you enjoy most?
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English, art, drama, music
Biology, chemistry, physics
Math, computer science
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Which of these challenges would you be most excited to take on?
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Figuring out how to make a product work better or faster
Coming up with ways to reduce your school’s waste or carbon footprint
Running for student council to advocate for students and make your school more inclusive
Solving a math or coding challenge
Which of these school projects would you be most proud of?
3
Joining or planning a school event like Earth Day or a cleanup
Designing a poster or creative piece, or making a video
What are you most likely to be praised for at school?
4
Your creativity and communication
Your technical skills and attention to detail
Improving the environment and community
Leading, organizing, or running something
What motivates you the most?
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Speaking up and standing up for others
Making a positive difference in another person’s life
When faced with a challenge, you first ...
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Ask questions to understand the big picture
Break it into logical steps
Dive in and take charge of a plan
What kind of career sounds most interesting to you?
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Health care professional, therapist, or recreation co-ordinator
Politician, lawyer, or advocate
Engineer, architect, or tech designer
City planner, environmental consultant, or natural resources manager
Writing a book or creating art that inspires others
Starting your own business
Changing a law or public policy for the better
Making a community healthier or more welcoming
Which of these would you be most proud of doing?
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DECA or other business club
Model United Nations, debate, or student government
Pick a club you’d most like to join
9
Robotics or engineering team
“I want to solve scientific problems that change the world”
“I want to help people improve their lives”
“I want to make something people will use”
Pick the statement that feels most like you
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“I want to develop solutions for today’s environmental problems”
Which of these words describes you best?
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Curious
Logical
Strategic
Which setting do you think you’d most enjoy working in?
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A lab or research facility
A tech company or data centre
A studio or creative agency
A hospital or wellness clinic
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You might be a great fit for programs in our business, accounting, and finance theme — where you can build your leadership, strategy, and financial skills to thrive in today’s business world.
You’re goal-driven, organized, and full of ideas.
The Strategic Thinker
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You might find your passion in programs in the engineering, architecture, and urban planning theme — where big ideas turn into real solutions, and you can design, build, and improve the world around you.
You’re a hands-on problem solver who loves seeing your ideas come to life.
The Bold Builder
You care about the planet and want to help build a more sustainable future.
The Environmental Change Agent
You might be a great match for programs in the environment and sustainability theme — where you can turn your curiosity and care for the planet into real-world impact that helps shape the world for the better.
You might be drawn to programs in our government, society, and law theme — where you can turn your passion for justice and leadership into meaningful change for communities, policies, and public systems.
You’re passionate about justice, leadership, and making society better.
The Changemaker
You might find your true calling in programs in our health and wellness theme — where you can put your compassion and curiosity to work helping people thrive.
You’re caring, motivated, and want to help people live happier, healthier lives.
The Compassionate Helper
You might thrive in programs in our language, culture, and creative arts theme — where you can turn your creativity and curiosity into powerful ways of connecting, communicating, and inspiring others.
You’re expressive, imaginative, and love connecting with people.
The Creative Communicator
The Logical Thinker
You might be drawn to programs in our math and computing theme — where you can turn your love of logic, numbers, and problem-solving into tools that power innovation and solve real-world challenges.
You’re logical, curious, and love patterns and puzzles.
You might be excited by programs in our sciences theme — where your curiosity and love of discovery could lead to new breakthroughs, big ideas, and real-world impact.
You’re curious, observant, and always asking big questions.
The Curious Investigator
