TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

6 ORIENTATION & YOUR FIRST TERM
Boutique
A small, privately-owned store that sells high-end
merchandise.
Convenience stores A small store that sells a variety of packaged foods
and household items. Convenience stores are usually
located in central areas of town and have longer
opening hours than grocery stores.
Department store A large business in a mall with many different
departments ranging from clothes to housewares.
Discount stores These shops sell items at reduced prices.
Ethnic stores Shops that sell ethnic or cultural goods, which are not
found in mainstream shops or supermarkets.
Farmers’ market A bustling place where you can buy fresh fruits,
vegetables and dairy products directly from local
farmers. St. Jacobs Market, located in St. Jacobs, is
Canada’s largest year-round farmers’ market and
accessible with your GRT bus pass. The Kitchener
Farmers’ Market is another point of interest.
Flea market
A market where you can buy new and second-hand
goods (often located outdoors).
Grocery store See page 45 for more information.
Kiosk
A small, mobile shop, often located in the middle of
pedestrian areas in large malls.
LCBO/Liquor store A store or shop that sells alcoholic drinks (see page 32).
Mall
A large building that contains 50-100 different stores,
restaurants and sometimes even a movie theatre — all
under one roof.
Plaza or strip mall A mini-mall where all the stores are arranged in a row
and are not necessarily under one roof.
Pub or bar
A place where people go to drink alcoholic drinks.
Some pubs and bars offer food and dancing as well.
Salon
A place that offers hairdressing for men and women,
manicures and other beauty treatments.
Second-hand stores Stores that sell used goods, from clothing and books to
appliances and home decor.
Student discounts
As a student you may be eligible for a number of discounts from local stores.
Watch for student specials, especially around the beginning and the end of term.
Some grocery stores offer a student discount once a week.
International Student Identity Card
You may be eligible for additional discounts if you have the International
Student Identity Card (ISIC). The card entitles you to discounts on museum
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