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layout--uw-1-col" > <div class="layout__region layout__region--first" > <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockuw-cbl-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text__wrapper "> <p class="highlight"> Success comes easier when you have a community of people cheering you on. Through clubs, teams, events, and even your classes, you’ll form a social network that connects you to fun, new experiences, and support throughout your time at Waterloo. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="uw-contained-width uw-contained-width--wide uw-section-spacing--default uw-section-separator--none uw-column-separator--none layout layout--uw-3-col even-split" > <div class="layout__region layout__region--first" > <div class="uw-text-align--left block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockuw-cbl-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text__wrapper "> <a href="/future-students/node/171"> <div class="uw-media media media--type-uw-mt-image media--view-mode-uw-vm-standard-image" data-height="225" data-width="225"> <img src="/future-students/sites/default/files/uploads/images/waterlooclubs_acapella.jpg" width="225" height="225" alt="Waterloo acapella group singing on stage" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </a> <h2 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class="uw-media media media--type-uw-mt-image media--view-mode-uw-vm-standard-image" data-height="225" data-width="225"> <img src="/future-students/sites/default/files/uploads/images/students-seeking-accessibility-services-at-waterloo-225x225.jpg" width="225" height="225" alt="Two students talking with accessibility services while sitting down with a service dog" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </a> <h2>Student services</h2> <p>Our wide range of <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="496ff088-82f2-41c0-8e38-50b347bb25d5" href="/future-students/student-life/student-services"> student services</a>, including support for <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="f94f524d-ca50-4014-8f9c-7516573e5906" href="/future-students/student-life/entrepreneurship"> student entrepreneurship</a>, will help you get the most of your time at Waterloo.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region 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class="layout__region layout__region--third" > <div class="uw-text-align--left block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockuw-cbl-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text__wrapper "> <a href="/future-students/node/244"> <div class="uw-media media media--type-uw-mt-image media--view-mode-uw-vm-standard-image" data-height="225" data-width="225"> <img src="/future-students/sites/default/files/uploads/images/students-waving-pride-flag-225x225.jpg" width="225" height="225" alt="Pride flag being waved in a crowd of people in Waterloo" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </a> <h2>Equity, diversity, and inclusion</h2> <p>Meet students with similar experiences and learn how we're committed to <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="3fbe7f3a-ae4d-4c85-8129-a20c7e31bdca" href="/future-students/student-life/inclusivity-diversity"> creating a safe space for everyone</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section 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You'll get a great education and have time for fun!</span> <span class="uw-ff--text uw-ff--text__medium balance-text">Source: National Survey of Student Engagement 2023</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="uw-contained-width uw-contained-width--wide uw-section-spacing--default uw-section-separator--none uw-column-separator--none layout layout--uw-1-col" > <div class="layout__region layout__region--first" > <div class="uw-text-align--left block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockuw-cbl-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text__wrapper "> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uw-text-align--left block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockuw-cbl-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text"> <div class="uw-copy-text__wrapper "> <h2>What to expect in first year</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="uw-contained-width uw-contained-width--wide uw-section-spacing--default uw-section-separator--none uw-column-separator--none 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