Becoming who I aspired to be
May 27, 2022 - Environment graduand shares her experiences as a Waterloo student - By Sierra Vowels Faculty of Environment - The end of every academic year is an opportunity for students at Waterloo to bid farewell as they move on with optimism to explore life after school. For some, the experiences they had during their program will shape the life they lead after graduation. For Nashmia Aamir, a student of International Development in the Faculty of Environment graduating with her class in June of 2022, the experience will stay with her for a lifetime. Aamir accomplished a lot as an undergraduate student at Waterloo. She was the co-president of the Student Association of International Development, vice president of Finance, Environment Ambassador, Environment Orientation team member and much more. As she graduates from the University of Waterloo, she discusses some of her experiences and passes on some wisdom to current and incoming students. What is the most influential lesson you learned at the University of Waterloo? The most influential lesson I have learned at the University of Waterloo is that I am so much more capable than I ever thought I was. As someone who was shy and quiet for most of my life, the University gave me an outlet to truly be myself and be open to all possibilities. There is an opportunity for you to become who you always wanted to be. I learned to experience things that I have always been terrified to do and break the barriers that I have put on myself. Giving yourself a chance is what the University of Waterloo taught me in my 4 years here. The lessons learned here helped me become my best self and the person I always aspired to be. What was your favourite course during your undergrad?
