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Social & Community

Making friends, student clubs, events, and things to do in KW

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How to make friends in KW as a co-op student

Join the Waterloo Co-op Discord (search "Co-op Connection" — 10k+ members). Attend Velocity events (UW incubator, open to all). Check ConnectedKW.com for free local events. Facebook groups: "Waterloo Region Social" for newcomers. MeetUp.com has hiking, board game, and tech groups. Don't just grind — the connections you make on co-op terms often outlast the term.

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How to make friends in KW as a co-op student

Join the Waterloo Co-op Discord (search "Co-op Connection" — 10k+ members). Attend Velocity events (UW incubator, open to all). Check ConnectedKW.com for free local events. Facebook groups: "Waterloo Region Social" for newcomers. MeetUp.com has hiking, board game, and tech groups. Don't just grind — the connections you make on co-op terms often outlast the term.

social, networking, friends
Visit