« My Waterloo
If only it rained money
Since my last exam on Monday, it has already poured twice. Having spent a very wet summer here last year, I’ve come to the conclusion that Waterloo truly lives up to its name.
The rain among other things, has kept me away from doing too much exploring as of yet. One thing I have come to realize is the lack of student employment in this city. Many of the students I’ve spoken to have yet to lock in a summer job here, finding that many employers have fewer positions available or are simply not hiring at all. Even co-op students have been struggling to find a placement. Although the region has done fairly well in light of the recession, the student/part-time/temporary sector is anything but thriving. This only leave me wondering how companies will hold up if the economic situation gets any worse.
The local businesses are one of many elements of Waterloo I plan to familiarize myself with over the course of the summer. If only it would stop raining long enough for me to venture outside.