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by Brandon Goh | 5 min read

A photo of Brandon standing by the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.My name is Brandon Goh and I am a third-year Mechatronics Engineering student. I will be sharing my co-op experiences that range from debugging financial applications to programming cutting-edge innovations, such as Tesla’s humanoid robot!

by: Rachel Almaw | 2 min read

Rachel Almaw, a fourth-year Health Studies student, shares what it has been like working with Dr. Monica Maly in the Mobilize Clinical Biomechanics Lab during her second co-op term!

By: Fatima Muni | 3 min read

Falak Ismaili, a third-year Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) student, shares her co-op experience working in the financial sector and how she conquers the hurdles that come along with it!

By: Maya Ghion | 2 min read

My name is Maya (she/her) and I am a third-year Social Development Studies co-op student with a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. I have completed two work terms; I have worked for the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ as an online learning assistant and at Renison University College as an academic programs assistant.

By: Fatima Muni | 6 min read

Abdullah Butt (he/him), a fourth-year student in the Health Science program, shares what it has been like to work in research for both of his co-ops and how he was able to successfully take lead on one of his projects!

by Fatima Muni | 4 min read

Is your boss always busy? Don’t feel that you are getting enough face time with your supervisor? Now, this isn’t always the case when working a new job, but it does happen to some of us and it can be tough! Luckily, there are ways that can help you gain more confidence and get needed support. 

By: Fatima Muni | 4 min read

Navya Manoj (she/her), a second-year Health Studies student, shares what her experience has been like completing her first co-op with À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA), and how her prior experience with the organization led her to the position she is in today!

By: Charlie Jou-Ter Woort | 3 min read

My name is Charlie Jou-ter Woort (they/them), and I am currently in-between my 3B and 4A term. I am an Environment, Resources, and Sustainability student in the co-op program. I chose the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ specifically for the co-op program. My mom works at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ in International co-op, so I’ve grown up with the knowledge of the co-op program and its benefits.

By: Fatima Muni | 4 min read

It’s nearing the end of your co-op work term. You have probably come across different challenges, successes, and, hopefully, have learned a few valuable lessons along the way. Now it’s time for you to reflect on these experiences. As I’m sure a lot of you already know, you need to write a few work term reports in order to receive your co-op degree. So, without further ado, let’s get to writing!

By: Fatima Muni | 4 min read

Madison McBay (she/her), a fourth-year Health student in Health Informatics, shares what it has been like building a business from the ground up and how she transitioned into the role of co-founder as a co-op student.