Ava Jamison, a 22-year-old fourth-year Environmental Studies student, frequently reflects on her transformative journey at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a small rural town, she was drawn to Waterloo’s commitment to experiential learning and sustainability. Now, as she gears up for her co-op with a local environmental agency, she often reminisces about the friendships and experiences that have defined her university life, always eager to see how they contribute to her future career in conservation.