School of Accounting and Finance's Podcast
Are you ready for SAF? SAF Ready is the new podcast from The School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) at the University of Waterloo that brings you all the information you need to get prepared to shape the future. Tune in to get the inside scoop on everything SAF, from admission information to student experiences. Whether you're an eager SAF applicant or someone just shopping around for the perfect university program, we've got you covered.
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Episodes
38 episodes
SFM Decision Process
On Episode 10 of SAF Ready the Podcast, host Sam welcomes Michelle, a second-year Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) student from the School of Accounting and Finance.Watch to find out what led Michelle to SFM, her decision-ma...
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Episode 10
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11:13
International Study Course
On Episode 9 of SAF Ready the Podcast, host Sam welcomes Steve Balaban, a professor at the School of Accounting and Finance. They dive into the exciting details of our unique undergraduate "International Study Course," designed to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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17:49
SFM Student Experience
On Episode 8 of SAF Ready the Podcast, Sam welcomes Ethan, president of the Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) Student Organization at Waterloo, to explore our unique undergraduate program that combines sustainability, accounting, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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13:31
What is the SAFAA? Everything you need to know when applying to SAF
On Episode 7 of SAF Ready the Podcast, our Recruitment and Admissions coordinator Kelly joins Sam as they discuss the SAF Admissions Assessment (SAFAA) and everything you need to know when applying to SAF. Interested in applying to the undergra...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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20:04
International Study Trip Course - Student POV
In Episode 6 of SAF Ready the podcast, Sam is joined by Alan, an SAF student who has taken part in the International Study Trip Course (AFM 334)! They explore every corner of this unique opportunity through the student perspective – from the ap...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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15:00
Being an AFM Student
On Episode 5 of SAF Ready the Podcast, Sam sits down with Aline, an upper-year Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) student. They discuss her experiences as a student in the AFM program from the transition to university, co-op searching, j...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:49
SAF Competitions
On Episode 4 of SAF Ready the Podcast, our competitions coordinator Keidon joins Sam as they dive into the world of competitions at SAF. Discover the advantages of joining student competitions supported by SAF, the application process, and how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:15
Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM)
In Episode 3 of SAF Ready the Podcast, Sam is joined by professor Jennifer Lynes Murray, co-director of the recently unveiled Sustainability and Financial Management program. Jennifer explores the distinctive advantages of this groundbreaking i...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:44
SAF Events
On Episode 2 of SAF Ready the Podcast, our event manager Jessica joins Sam to discuss the plethora of events that SAF offers. She shares insight into the events that current and prospective students can attend and their value in enhancing your ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:49
SAF Co-op Experience
On Episode 1 of SAF Ready the Podcast, Sam sits down with SAF co-op student Nathaniel to chat about their co-op experience. Find out what lessons they've learned, how co-op has helped them navigate their career journey, and more!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:49
We're Back: SAF Ready the Podcast
Welcome to SAF Ready the Podcast, hosted by marketing and recruitment associate Samantha B.! In this reinvention of the AFM Ready podcast, join Sam and her lineup of guests as they dive into all things SAF. Stay tuned for bi-weekly ...
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Season 2
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1:19
Episode 27 - Everything You Need to Know About the School of Accounting and Finance's Admissions Assessment (SAFAA)
In this episode, Janet Araujo-Rodrigues, the School of Accounting and Finance's Admissions Officer, details the AFM and SFM admissions process and the SAFAA. She also breaks down the components of the SAFAA (online interview and traits assessme...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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27:56
Episode 26 - Ask Me Anything - AFM Edition
In this episode of AFM Ready, we sat down with Alexandra and Shane, two Accounting and Financial Management students, in a live event hosted on our Unibuddy platform. Students were able to ask Alexandra and Shane their questions which included ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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59:54
Episode 25 - Student Investment Fund
In this episode, we speak with Aliana V. and Nicole L., two AFM students who were previously part of the Student Investment Fund (SIF) to talk about their experiences and what skills they gained. The SIF is an initiative part of the School of A...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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10:30
Episode 24 - Sustainability is Our Future
Ready to learn about the Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) program at the University of Waterloo? We sat down with SAF Deputy Director and SFM Co-Director, Blake Phillips to discuss the growing and urgent demand for sustainability a...
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18:54
Episode 22 - What is Waterloo Ready?
In this week's episode, we welcome Lynn Graham, the School of Accounting and Finance's Community Engagement Coach, as she talks about what the Waterloo Ready program is and what it is designed to do for incoming students as they enter into thei...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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10:32
Episode 23 - How Waterloo Ready Helps Students Transition from High School to University
Learning in high school is a lot different than learning in university. For this week's episode, we sat down with Tracy Hilpert, a lecturer in Managerial Accounting at the School of Accounting and Finance, to talk about some of the differences ...
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15:39
Episode 21 - AFM Misconceptions
This week, guest host Matt, SAF's Marketing and Recruitment Associate, sits down with eleven current AFM student ambassadors to discuss some common misconceptions about the School of Accounting and Finance and the AFM program.To find ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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25:32
Episode 20 - Working From Home
This week, guest host Eric Mah interviews this term's Marketing and Recruitment Associate, Matt Hastie, about his experience working for the School of Accounting of Finance from home while on co-op.To find out more, visit our
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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9:39
Episode 19 - First Year Resources
This week, Kelly is joined by Community Engagement Coach, Lynn Graham, Undergraduate Academic Advisor & Administrative Coordinator, Aziza Chaudhry, and Victoria Salim, the Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives Manager, to discuss a...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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25:46
Episode 18 - Transition From High School
This week, Kelly sits down with first-year AFM student Ciara to discuss how she's found her transition from high school to university and her tips for a successful transition into the university environment.To find out more, visit our <...
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17:13
Episode 17 - Case Competetions
This week Kelly is joined by Grace Sham, Experiential Learning and CPMRE Coordinator, and AFM student Danielle, to discuss the competitions open to AFM students and what they are like for the students who compete!To find out more,...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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15:02
Episode 16 - Faculty
This week, Kelly is joined by two first-year lecturers, Hector Gamez and Garvin Blair, as they talk about what you can expect in some of your first-year courses.To find out more, visit our
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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23:57