By far, UNICEF is the most amazing time that I’ve had in any of my volunteering experiences. At the time, I was the Sponsorship Director and my role was to find sponsorships and cash donations for our large events.
I’ve always been into snowboarding, socializing, and meeting new people. I got introduced to SFU Ski during Clubs Days, and I was super stoked about it. We go on some awesome ski trips, to places like Whistler and Revelstoke.
“The Vision Lab studies different factors affecting the efficiency of visual processing, with visual attention being our main focus.
Welcome to SFU Aerospace! This club contains key multi-discipline teams specializing in forwarding human innovation in the field of technology such as: SFU SAT, SFU Rocketry, and Team Guardian!
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My experience with the head-injury prevention lab at SFU this summer was truly amazing. I was able to learn so much about helmet technologies and high-impact mechanics thanks to this Co-op experience.
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"I decided to major in Psychology after volunteering at the Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab (ADDL) in high school.
On my first day at SFU, I went on one of those tours and we came across the women's centre. The tour guide quickly glossed over it, but I thought it sounded interesting. When I went home, I told my mom about it and asked her what it was.
Linh works as the ergonomist and Human Machine Interface (HMI) specialist in Jaguar Land Rover’s research division (located in the United Kingdom), where she designs and evaluates the interfaces for c
“Research 101: A Manifesto for Ethical Research in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) began as an idea I had to create a space for a collaborative research project in the DTES.
The cultural shift that international students experience can be quite overwhelming. For this reason, belonging to a community is so important because when you come from abroad, you have so much time to yourself and it can be quite lonely.
The 4 months I spent studying at Seoul National University in South Korea gave me way more than just an opportunity to study in a different environment.
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"Co-op has given me the opportunity to gain unique experiences that you would never get in the lecture hall.
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"I chose to major in Psychology because I have always had an interest in human behaviour, particularly around performance under stress and pressure, and I plan on continuing my studies later on in Sports Psychology.
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"Semester in Dialogue was the perfect program for someone who wants to understand why we think the way we do. The main topic was the future of housing.
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My decision to study at University of Nottingham in the UK was one of the most memorable choices I’ve ever made. I also love travelling, but this was my first time travelling alone, to a place I’ve never been to and know nobody.
"I decided to be an academic advisor at SFU because I love helping students. I started off as a Career Peer and I enjoyed having the opportunity to educate and share knowledge that would really benefit the students’ future.
Shannon Kelly was drawn into physics by her high school teacher who taught her about how the sun and planets deform the fabric of space time.
Symphony Huang is always thinking about the physics behind everyday life like kicking a soccer ball.
Matthew Garayt wondered where he might find the coldest place in the universe. Pursuing a degree in applied physics has shown him where to look.
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I always felt like I was pretty good at explaining concepts to people when they had no idea what was being taught in the classroom.
For as long as I can remember, I've always been dancing. I started with baby ballet classes and then my love for dance took me into musical theater and singing. When I came to SFU, I really wanted dance to remain a part of my life.
Dr Taunton was a charter student at SFU studying math and history. He was also a student athlete playing football and soccer and was a distance runner. He switched to Kinesiology due to a keen interest in athletic performance and was one of a cl
I started volunteering for the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre (BYCC) last year after I had just graduated.
In my second year, I realized that I wanted something more because I'd always go to campus and then head home because there was not a lot to do on the Surrey campus.
Carmen earned her Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) degree in 1992 and a Master of Science degree in 1994.
When I started my undergrad, I was really focused on school and trying to get good grades, but I ended up finding that really draining. I was doing all the studying and all the homework, but it just wasn’t fulfilling enough.
After months of looking for somewhere to gain some relevant experience as a criminology major, someone recommended Elizabeth Fry to me. I started volunteering a year ago and I haven’t looked back since.
Bryan Buell has practised for 37 years as a registered respiratory therapist and is currently the Executive Director for the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta where he executes the dut
Because we are in an academic space, it’s important that we raise awareness about sexual violence and provide safe spaces for survivors of sexual violence on campus.
I graduated last year with a Bachelor of Science Physics and Math and volunteered at the All in One Fair and student co-op for 4 years.
We had a lot of home-stay students at my house when I was growing up. Sometimes they would have manga and I would get interested in reading comics because you know, what kid doesn't like reading comics?
Len Brownlie earned his BSc (Honours) in 1982, M.Sc. in 1986 and Ph.D. in 1993 – all in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. Len’s Ph.D.
When my neighbor, who I was quite close to, got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it motivated me to become a part of something meaningful to raise awareness and funds for cancer.
Jocelle participated in the Spring 2019 Semester in the Complexity of Health and Wellness.
Brent Bishop is a national on-air fitness expert, celebrity trainer, author of The Think Factor and brand ambassador for New Balance Canada. He is also the owner of
Initially I wanted to grow my social network because I’m already in my third year and I don’t have many social groups here. I was also hoping to gain more hands-on experience.
When I found out about this opportunity on myInvolvement, I was immediately interested. I’ve always been passionate about photography. I used to be a part of the Fraser International College photography team.
What compelled me to volunteer for the BIG Fair was to interact with more people since I was new to the country. There are a lot of cultural differences compared to my home country.
There is a trope that engineering students have no social lives (which can be true), but why not merge your studies with a related club and also make long lasting friendships at the same time!
I started volunteering last year, but last semester was when I started being a Core Facilitator. As Core Facilitators, we facilitate bible study groups on campus for Christians or faith seekers.
When my friend Lindsay asked me to help her start this club with her, I could not refuse because I thought it was such a great and thoughtful idea.
When I first came to SFU, like any other typical first year student, I didn’t know anyone and I was super nervous.
Jason Sarai graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Kinesiology while also being a member of the Men's Varsity Soccer team.
The idea of living and travelling abroad can seem daunting and out of reach at times, especially for students already living on a budget in their home country.
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Nicole is currently employed as the Resource Development Coordinator and as a Child Support Worker for the Marguerite Dixon Transition Society.
After completing my degrees at SFU, I studied medicine in Germany and also completed a PhD in sport physiology. Later, I added an MBA to the alphabet soup after my name.
In the summer of 2018, I had the pleasure of being a videographer with the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, amidst a team of very talented fellow co-op students that I can now call my friends.
