Social media has the impressive power of connecting us with one another, and also informing us. Take a second to think about how much time you spend on social media -- especially Instagram. Our feeds are where we turn to and see what our friends (past and present, casual and best) are up to, and it’s where we expect to get specific updates.
Considering how much time we spend on Instagram, its important for Waterloo students to follow some specific accounts to stay in the loop on everything happening in the city, at your university, other universities, and some other key places.
Make sure to follow the University of Waterloo Instagram account to stay on top of important dates and events.
There is nothing better than being a tourist in your own city! This tourist-centric account will keep your feed packed with exciting things happening in Waterloo.
Stay caught up on local news with CBC Waterloo! Having their posts on your feed will make sure you’ll know about transit delays, closures, and other important updates.
We love this account that follows all of the cities many startups! Startup Waterloo will help you keep tabs on the startups succeeding and being established in the tech hub of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Know about all Waterloo University sporting events by following the university’s Warriors account!
UWaterloolife is by the students, for the students. This account has students taking the reigns all the time, and is a great way to keep up with campus life.
Following your university’s Instagram will ensure you know what is happening on campus, and will prevent you from missing any important dates. Plus, there are so many schools in the city that it helps to know what’s going on everywhere!
It’s always a good idea to know what’s happening on other campuses, especially if they are hosting mixers!
This local sandwich shop is always posting about sweet deals, and stays active by posting funny memes and salivation-inducing food pics.
Create Waterloo is the City Of Waterloo’s account for local arts events. This is the perfect account to follow to make sure you know everything about the events headed to the city. This way, you can let your friends know when a fun festival or gallery opens.
Don’t forget to make sure you’re following us for all things student life in Waterloo, and updates on our buildings!