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My Journey At The University Of Waterloo 's School Of Planning

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Prior to beginning my journey at the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning, I had preconceived notions regarding the expectations of the courses and had set forth personal goals and plans. The experience gained in these courses was greatly influenced by the Professional Code of Practice for the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI). These codes influenced my learning in the courses during my first term at the School of Planning and taught me valuable skills that have improved my morphing into a professional. This learning process has come with its share of challenges that were faced, and overcome, through perseverance and through the implementation of wisdom provided to me by my instructors and advisors. At this point in the term, I have achieved many things and have yet to achieve several things, however, the skills I have learned thus far, are crucial for my success here at the School of Planning and for future job and career oppourtunities.
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Planning is a highly professional field that requires the highest level of professionalism in all aspects of communication and interaction. These principles of professionalism are outlined under the Professional Code of Practice for the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI). As students in the School of Planning, it is a requirement upon us to begin practicing the implementation of these codes into our daily lives, as both, students and colleagues. Throughout this term, there are a few OPPI codes

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