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January 27, 2023

Meet Rebecca!

Hi, I'm Rebecca, a 2B Systems Design Engineering student.

Aside from co-op and school, I am also involved in UW Blueprint, a student-run organization that builds technology for non-profit organizations!

I have been a product designer for UW Blueprint in the past 3 terms and will be stepping into the role of VP of Design next term.  

In my free time I like to bake, cook, swim, hike, and eat!

Why did you choose À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering? 

I have always wanted to study Engineering at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, ever since I was old enough to picture my future as a woman in STEM. My earliest memory of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering is when my dad took me to the Go ENG Girl conference event hosted by the Uwaterloo Women in Engineering team in Grade 7.  

I remember speaking to all these women in engineering and I was inspired by their hard work and determination to succeed in a traditionally male-dominated field. I knew back then that if I were to choose À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering, there would be a lot of support and resources for women like me. I am happy to say that my impression of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering was correct! 

What has been your favourite thing about your program so far? 

The people! I love the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering structure of cohorts, being in the same classes with all my peers has fostered a close community of like-minded people. Everyone is super supportive of each other and willing to lend a hand when studies get stressful. 

Your favourite co-op experience?

I would say my favourite co-op experience is my co-op, as a UX Researcher for Sun Life Financial. I really enjoy networking with seniors colleagues in my field and getting to see the impact of the work I do. My team has also made my co-op experience really memorable, through encouraging me to get hands-on experience on a variety of projects. I have really learned a lot. 

Advice for first year/incoming students?

If I were to talk to first-year me, I would say to not be afraid to put yourself out there to get what you want. Whether it be in your search for a co-op position, or applying to a design team, take risks because you never know where people could use your skills.