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Community

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Community showcases riveting stories of adversity, culture and creating change. These stories are from SFU community members which include volunteers, Graduate students, Alumni, Indigenous students, and many more to show you the power of giving back to our community.

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First Event: Mid-Winter Celebration
Experience
Life at TRIUMF, Canada’s National Particle Accelerator Centre
Your Next Co-op, Co-op Reflections, International Students
TRIUMF
Conference Facilitator Assistant
International Student Stories
Samia Chowdhury
visibility
483
Experience
Blending Science and Outreach: A Reflective Experience
Co-op Reflections, Community Engagement
BC Ministry of Agriculture and Foods
Youth Development Assistant
Selma Babiker
visibility
350
A Colleague and I at a United Way BC Campaign Event
Experience
Here for New Experiences, Here for the Community: My First Co-op
Co-op Reflections, Community Engagement
Simon Fraser University, United Way
Campaign Associate
Seth Van der Zweep
visibility
247
Experience
Beginning my Professional Career Journey
Co-op Reflections, International Students
Simon Fraser University
Communication and Marketing Assistant
International Student Stories
Sooa Mo
visibility
378
Justine at her desk at work
Experience
Half PSYC Student, Half PSYC Staff: My Time Working as a Student Engagement Intern
Co-op Reflections, Community Engagement
SFU Department of Psychology
Student Engagement Intern
Justine Bayer
visibility
498
Experience
Study Abroad in Beijing: Change is Okay
International, International Students
International Student Stories
Cynthia Huang
visibility
406
SFU Story
Studying Abroad in Hong Kong: A Day in the Life
International, International Students
Global Skills Opportunity, International Student Stories
Joanna Orr
visibility
253
Student sketching
SFU Story
Semester Snapshot: Sweden's Nordic Charm
Community Engagement, International
Global Skills Opportunity
Haiqing Tan
visibility
256
Me standing at the top of a crag (climbing route) in the Peak District
SFU Story
Navigating Wales as a 20-Something Year Old
Life Experience, Accessibility, International, Student Clubs, Community Engagement
Global Skills Opportunity
Shaye O'Donnell
visibility
296
My trainer and my co-worker showing that safety begins with us when working in a lab.
SFU Story
Safety Starts With an S But Begins With U
Community Engagement, Co-op Reflections, International Students
ALS Global
Lab Assistant
International Student Stories
Ruth Wahyudi
visibility
271
Setting a laser patient up for the treatment on her right hand
SFU Story
Journey of Insight: A Year in Healthcare Administration and Laser Therapy
Co-op Reflections, International Students
DesLauriers Chiropractic Group Inc
Cold Laser Therapist, Clinical Office Assistant
International Student Stories
Qi (Shirley) Wang
visibility
238
SFU Story
Multilingual SFU: Harshit Shetty Speaking Tulu
Graduate Students, International Student Life, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion, International
SFU Centre for Educational Excellence
Multilingual SFU
Harshit Shetty
visibility
162
SFU Story
Multilingual SFU: Ify Ibeto Speaking Igbo
Graduate Students, International Student Life, International, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion
SFU Centre for Educational Excellence
Multilingual SFU
Ify Ibeto
visibility
186
SFU Story
Multilingual SFU: Juliana Ferreria Speaking Brazilian Portuguese
Graduate Students, International, International Student Life, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion
SFU Centre for Educational Excellence
Multilingual SFU
Juliana Ferreria
visibility
164
Lomo runs a foundation that gives back to community members in need
Experience
Life Lessons and Experiences with Tanzania Field School
Intercultural Communication, Community Engagement, Personal Development, Sustainability
Global Skills Opportunity
Luke Duxbury
visibility
214
SFU Story
Multilingual SFU: Samuel Ofoe Speaking Adangbe
Graduate Students, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion, International, International Student Life
SFU Centre for Educational Excellence
Multilingual SFU
Samuel Ofoe
visibility
186
Image of Todd Nelson
SFU Story
Free Tutoring Program Uses Indigenous Knowledge to Prepare Students for University
Indigenous SFU Community Stories, SFU Alumni, Community Engagement, Volunteering
Casey McCarthy
visibility
216
Image of Alyssa Zandvliet
SFU Story
Indigenous Studies Alumnus Alyssa Zandvliet Gains New Perspective on Sustainability
Community, SFU Alumni, Convocation, Student Clubs
Casey McCarthy
visibility
170
Image of Paige Desjarlais
SFU Story
Connecting With Her Identity Inspires Indigenous Studies Alumnus Paige Desjarlais to Help Her Community
Indigenous SFU Community Stories, SFU Alumni, Convocation
Casey McCarthy
visibility
246
Image of Karishma standing by STEMCELL technologies logo
SFU Story
Science Co-op Alumni: Karishma Harpalani
Co-op Reflections, SFU Alumni, Research
PBR Laboratories, Public Health Agency of Canada, STEMCELL Technologies
Lab Assistant, Associate Lab Manager
Karishma Harpalani
visibility
395
Image of Dasha
SFU Story
Science Co-op Alumni: Dasha Iskakova
Co-op Reflections, Research, SFU Alumni
Culex Environmental, Environment and Climate Change Canada - Genomics Laboratory, SFU, Chemistry Department, Linington Lab
Lab Technician, Senior Laboratory Technologist
Dasha Iskakova
visibility
334
Image of Kiera
SFU Story
Science Co-op Alumni: Kiera Warren
SFU Alumni, Research, Co-op Reflections
Amgen, Kao Corporation, STEMCELL Technologies, Chinook Therapeutics
Biochemical Characterization of Antibody, Research Assistant (Japan Co-op), Senior Research Associate
Kiera Warren
visibility
329
In the office of Amazon in Paris, it was amazing!
Experience
A Once in a Lifetime Experience Working for Amazon in Paris
Co-op Reflections, International, International Students
Amazon
Program Manager
International Student Stories
Olympia Tsantila
visibility
684
An image of Chloe Evangelista standing in front of a sign that says Squamish Days Festival, to commemorate a site visit to two Squamish Nation-owned businesses in Squamish, BC.
Blog
The Role of Sustainability in an Indigenous Business
Co-op Reflections, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion, Community
Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation
Environmental Coordinator Student

A unique insight to how SFU’s Co-operative Education program has helped me gain confidence in both my professional and personal development.

Chlo'e Evangelista
visibility
373
Girl posing with gingerbread village
Experience
Community Connections: My Fall Semester With the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association
Community Engagement, Co-op Reflections
Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (DSBIA)
Communication and Marketing Intern
Saije Rusimovici
visibility
442
Experience
Navigating Dreams: My Journey in Guiding Students to Land in Canada with a Smile
Marketing, Co-op Reflections, Social Media, International Students, International Student Life
Fraser International College
Student Arrivals & Communications Counsellor
International Student Stories
Maggie Fu
visibility
330
Image of Shelley holding the Medicine Wheel
Blog
Balancing Act: Indigenous Teachings in Modern Career Journeys
Indigenous, Job Search, Mental Health

Join Shelley in discovering the profound impact of Indigenous wisdom on understanding mental wellness, making career decisions, and navigating life paths.

Shelley Saje Ricci
visibility
550
Aga Khan University's Arusha Climate and Environmental Research Centre has about 3300 acres of land and is a hub for the local community.
SFU Story
In the Heart of Africa: My Arusha Field School Odyssey
Networking, Major Decisions, Research, Community Engagement, International, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion
Global Skills Opportunity
Sukhman Kaur Khosa
visibility
665
SFU Story
Burnaby Mountain Memories
International Student Life, International Students
International Student Stories
Chinmayee Kusnur
visibility
296
Careers in Communication 2023 (CIC) Annual Event with the Team
SFU Story
I'm Not Fearless, I'm Brave
International, Personal Development, International Students, Student Clubs, Volunteering
Communication Student Union (CMNSU)
International Student Stories, Volunteers of SFU
Serena Ngo
visibility
442
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