Students who have a wide variety of interests, Honours Arts gives them the freedom to explore it.

In the University of Waterloo's largest and most flexible first-year program, students will use their first two terms to test the waters. Sample courses from the humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts, and languages and cultures. Students can discover subjects they weren’t exposed to in high school, or delve deeper into their favourite subject at the university level.

Honours Arts will give students the critical thinking skills to analyze issues, make persuasive arguments, write well, and speak with conviction — skills that will serve them well along any career path.

The University of Waterloo’s language-oriented stream emphasizes a fluent knowledge of Spanish, focusing on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing, including courses for business and translation. Meanwhile, the University of Waterloo’s Hispanic club gives students the chance to practice their conversation skills with peers.

Alternatively, students can opt to specialize in Latin American Literatures and Cultures. In this stream, students will study the major literary and cultural trends of Latin America, from pre-Columbian times to the present, while developing strong research skills along the way.

Once students graduate, their Spanish degree opens up all kinds of possibilities, including business, teaching, international relations, and international development. Students can also add appeal to their degree by gaining some work experience through co-op.