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Wondering if traditional or suite-style residence is a better fit for your first year at Waterloo? Our housing quiz vibe check can help you rank your residence preferences.
What’s your residence style?
My top reason for living on campus is to…
Meet lots of people
Live somewhere safe
Be close to my classes
Get a meal plan so I don’t have to cook
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start over
When hunger hits, I like to…
2.
Leave the cooking and cleanup to someone else
Cook all my own meals and don’t mind doing dishes
I prefer to share a bathroom with…
3.
More people but never have to clean it
1-3 other people and clean it ourselves
My weekend vibe is…
4.
A mix of social and time for myself
Doing group activities with friends
Recharging solo in my room
My ideal dinner plans involve…
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Enjoying a quiet meal alone
Catching up with friends over good food
True or false: I prefer to have all the amenities at my doorstep (e.g., gyms, basketball courts, music rooms, 24/7 front desk services, and cafeterias).
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False
True
For me, making new friends…
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Is easy. I’m good at putting myself out there.
Happens organically. I like having the opportunity to run into people regularly so a friendship can develop.
Can be difficult. I'd use all the help I can get.
How I feel about adulting in first year:
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Hard pass. I want to put more focus on my grades, friends, and activities.
Here for it. I’m ready for all the responsibility (and chores!).
When I picture my first year in residence, I see…
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The classic dorm experience with a big group of friends – just like on TV
A cozy space of my own where I bond with a couple close pals
If I was a bird, I would be a…
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Goose – never without my flock
Eagle – usually flying solo
Seagull – always looking for my next meal
True or false: Students who live on-campus complete their first year with a higher GPA than those who live off-campus.
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Your preferred residence style is...
Traditional style
Making connections in a traditional dorm will level-up your first-year experience! Whether in a single or double room, you’ll be steps away from so many new friends, not to mention study rooms, gyms, cafeterias, and everything else you need to thrive. Ready to explore residences at Waterloo? Ready to explore Campus Housing residences at Waterloo?
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Important note: While we consider your preferences, you can be assigned to any room and residence type (double or single room, traditional or suite-style) as part of the first-year guarantee. If you need a particular type of housing due to a documented medical condition or disability, apply to accessible housing to be considered for an accommodation.
Suite style
A three- or four-bedroom suite will deliver the chill, private experience you’re looking for. You won’t have any trouble making friends through classes and clubs. And you’re ready to take on all the responsibilities that come with living on your own. Ready to explore Campus Housing residences at Waterloo?
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