Passion for Game Development - Waterloo AIF Question 4 - Goals for Waterloo

4. What is your primary goal for attending the University of Waterloo? Have you explored, been exposed to, or have experience in the field you plan to pursue and if so, how? Did you turn to anyone for advice in exploring alternative options or backup plans for your goal and, if so, how did this person help you? (150-word limit)

I want to attend the University of Waterloo to build skills and connections that allow me to one day start my own game studio. After coding my first real game in basic JavaScript years ago, I was met with positive feedback and encouragement from everybody I showed it to, including friends, family, and teachers. I saw how video games could spark joy and connection between people, and was inspired to continue making games to bring people together. My dream is to foster more of that connection and joy through publishing my own video games, and will make that impact by starting my own game studio. I plan to use resources such as the Games Institute and the Velocity incubator program to develop and release my own games, as well as customizing my degree with the Game Design Specialization to gain the necessary skills to achieve this dream.

I reviewed your statement response several times and came to the same conclusion each time. The provided information responds only to the first question provided in the prompts. If you combine the first sentence and the first and fourth sentences of this version, you end up with the best response to the first question in relation to your goal for attending Waterloo. You have not shown any recent interest in gaming and coding that would justify this interest though. Additionally, you did not show your previous work to any professional or alumni of Waterloo who could have advised you regarding your career ambition. What if you do not get accepted into this course? Do you have an alternative course in line? That was not reflected in your statement which means your response is either incomplete or, incorrect. The way I see it, the response is incorrect when considering the basis of the questions in the writing guide.