Sam Chusen Ou - Portfolio

A student at the University of Waterloo studying Mathematics/Financial Analysis & Risk Management alongside Statistics, Joint Honours.

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A student at the University of Waterloo studying Mathematics/Financial Analysis & Risk Management alongside Statistics, Joint Honours.

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Chapter 01

Across the Pond

I was born in London and spent the first 18 years of my life enduring the torrential rain before hopping across the pond to Waterloo, Canada to pursue my Bachelor's Degree.

A major part of my decision to come to Canada was a friendly interaction with a CBSA officer when I first arrived in Toronto in 2018 (on holiday). Their friendliness and professionalism left a lasting impression on me, shaping my perception of Canada. That first impression stuck with me, and ultimately influenced my decision to move across the pond for university.

LHR → YYZ

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Chapter 02

Outside of academia and its tribulations…

I enjoy playing golf, tennis and sabre fencing. Tennis, being the most accessible, is probably my favourite sport. The other two are slightly more difficult to facilitate! I also enjoy watching Formula One. As a result, I fell down the rabbit hole of simracing too (a very costly rabbit hole at that!)

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Chapter 03

I like food

Having learned to cook at a young age, this skill has become particularly important since starting university in September 2023. While my cooking predominantly involves Chinese techniques, my girlfriend always claims that I make a brilliant Chicken & Mash!

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Chapter 04

Music.

I have been involved in music ever since I was 8 years old (as you can see in the photo!) Throughout my childhood, I played the piano, clarinet and saxophone. However, my move across the pond has not only severely diminished my free time, but also deprived me of access to a piano. These days, I am more of an appreciator of music than a musician.

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