Are there toasters and toaster ovens available in the cafeterias or lounges? How about stoves?

There are no stoves.
I think there would only be toasters or toaster ovens available if a resident brought them in and put them in the lounge for all to use.

I don't know anybody in Health Sciences, but I'm assuming that the closest suite style residence would be University of Waterloo Place (UWP). UWP offers single rooms and double rooms. The number of roommates you have with you in your suite depends on which building you end up in.

However, I wouldn't count out Mackenzie King Village (MKV) either. It's only maybe 5 minutes further to walk to the science buildings I'm thinking of.

Also keep in mind though that if you are taking any classes that don't require specialized areas (such as the ones in the science buildings) you could be placed anywhere. For example, I took a history class second year and the room location ended up in the Math building.

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1. The process for applying to residence goes like this: First, you'll pay your $500 non-refundable deposit in order to secure yourself a guaranteed spot in residence. There is also a form you'll have to fill out. This form is NOT where you'll be picking out a specific residence that you want. On this form, you will be able to specify if you have any special needs that may need accommodating or if you want to live in a Living Learning Community. Note that if you choose a Living Learning Community, you are guaranteed a room in the residence where that specific community is located. For example, if you are applying to Arts & Business and decide to join the Living Learning Community, you will be placed in Ron Eydt Village.

The second step is the Waterloo Residences Preferences Form. On this form, you'll rank the different residences. Basically, they'll list different styles for you like this:
Ron Eydt Village - Double Room
Village 1 - Single Room
Village 1 - Interconnecting Room
Village 1 - Double Room
On the right hand side next to these choices, you'll be able to select which ones you would prefer in order of preference. You'll also choose a meal plan on this form, as well as specify your roommates. When it comes to choosing your own roommates, make sure you have all your roommates Waterloo Student ID numbers. Without these, you will not be placed together. Also make sure that the number is the right one. If you get a digit wrong, you will not be placed with your roommates. While it is likely that you will end up with the roommates you choose, this all depends on your lottery number. You and your roommates will be assigned ONE lottery number as a group. If your first choice is taken, the system will attempt to put you into your second choice, etc. If the system cannot accommodate your roommates, you may not be placed with them. So in short, no it is not guaranteed although it is likely.

2. For UWP it depends on the suite. I will say that it isn't nearly as spacious as MKV or CLV when it comes to suite style. Often the common areas are very small and only include a kitchen and small table, whereas other suite style residences also have a living room area. The bedrooms will vary in size though. Some units have a single big bedroom with some small ones. You are assigned bedrooms though, so you will not have a choice. I recommend coming for a tour if you can, March Break Open House is quickly approaching.

No, definitely not. For instance, in V1, every floor had some number of single, double, and interconnecting rooms.

In UWP, each apartment on the floor had its own unique configuration.

etc...

I was wondering about the food at the the residences v1, rev and some of the colleges.
1) Which has the best?
2) Say you live at rev, but want to eat at v1. Are you allowed to eat there or you have to stay at your own residence?

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i heard that engineering students usually live at UWP. Is this true? if not, where do engineers usually rez?

Yes, UWP is nice. I'm going to be quite honest and say that the majority of my friends that lived in UWP didn't like it. They found everyone to be anti-social and didn't even get along with their roommates. But, that being said, it is what you make it! I do have a few friends that loved UWP because they went to all the res events and made the best of it :)

UWP is pretty diverse. I guess in general you'll probably find more engineering students as the engineering buildings are very close.

Yes, the chance of first-years getting MKV is about 8%.

It seems they like to place a lot of 4-stream people in there so they can actually use the AC during the summer, but this may just be a coincidence (MKV is the only residence with AC).

Definitely depends on what you consider "crammed". REV has pretty decent sized rooms, so I'm sure you'll be fine.

A lot of people I knew roomed with friends from high school and they enjoyed it. But, a lot of my friends also didn't because they wanted to meet new people and felt they would just stick with thier high school friends.