Independent Studies | University of Waterloo

Independent Studies could be right for you if any of these statements describe you:

You enjoy planning and carrying out your own academic projects.
You have the motivation to complete projects without supervision.
You have managed your own business or community activity.
You spend time on creative activities such as art, writing, or musical composition.
You would like to devote more time to some courses or programs than their organization normally allows.
You have a passionate interest in a field not offered in conventional university programs.
You can't find a university program that provides the challenge you want.
You have a specific academic goal in mind and you want to work in depth to achieve it.

Is Independent Studies for you? This page was last reviewed on March 22, 2011