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SFU Stories

SFU Stories

Everyone has a story. What's yours?
SFU Community Members share a quick snapshot in time of their journey in SFU.

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With such an incredible and diverse community at SFU, there are so many great stories to share. Why not tell yours? SFU Stories are intended to share an SFU experience and to connect, educate and inspire the SFU Community. We welcome submissions from SFU students, staff, faculty and alumni. Similar to Instagram, they are visually based on one or multiple images or videos along with a short story.

Everyone’s got a story—what’s yours?

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Fears and Triumphs: Reflecting on my Last Year at SFU
Caitlin Sim
visibility
7
Striking a Balance Between School & Exploration
Study Abroad
Software Development
Steven Wong
visibility
31
From Idea to Reality: The Creation of a Black Student Career Resources Guide
Career Peer Advisor
Career and Volunteer Services
N/A
Maryum Chaudhry
visibility
44
Sisterly Love: How to Have the Best Time With Your Loved One(s) on Exchange
Study Abroad
Beedie School of Business
Helen Su
visibility
137
Hong Kong Skyline at Tsim Tsai Tsui
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Study Abroad
Beedie School of Business
Jeff Tse
visibility
49
Biking in Amsterdam
Wrapping Up My Study Abroad Semester
Study Abroad
Finance
Amir Salut
visibility
45
Laury on Bowen Island
International Student Life: The Experience
Sociology
Oghenekaro Lau…
visibility
80
Me filming a black friday ad
Venturing Into Unfamiliar Territory
Content Creator/Manager Assistant
Co-operative Education › Self Directed Co-op
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
John Luo
visibility
77
Whistler during the fall
Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating the End of My Degree
Other
Arts + Social Sciences
Caitlin Sim
visibility
39
Taking the Leap and Crossing the Ocean to Scotland
Study Abroad
Arts + Social Sciences
Morgan Cowley
visibility
53
Physios and client care coordinators gathering during the annual retreat!
Pause, Play, and Progress: A glimpse into Paediatric Physiotherapy
Client Care Coordinator
Co-operative Education › Self Directed Co-op
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Mikaela Engracia
visibility
41
Introduction To Healthcare - Working As An MOA
Medical Office Assistant
Co-operative Education › Self Directed Co-op
Health Sciences
Ada Ling
visibility
104
Me at my ecosystem restoration project site (Rubus Restoration) in Burnaby's Cariboo Heights Forest
Harmonizing Life and Work
Resource and Environmental Management, Geography
Matthew Syvenky
visibility
69
Reward Yourself by Taking a Leap of Faith
Strength and Movement Coordinator
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Active Health, Fitness & Wellness
Sam Yi
visibility
50
My manager and I with matching outfit colors
What I Learned as a Campus Tour Coordinator at SFU
Campus Tour Coordinator
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
Yule Lu
visibility
69
Samsung’s Vancouver Office
Interning as a Business Analyst at Samsung
Business Analyst
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
Lauren Dar
visibility
60
Methanex’s office is on the 17th and 18th floor of the Waterfront Centre
My Time as a Financial Systems Analyst at Methanex Corporation
Financial Systems Analyst
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
Luis Rodrigo Lopez
visibility
61
HR and IT team party at REC room
My Semester at Mark Anthony Group
People Operations Co-o
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
Stefanie Bordignon
visibility
34
My GSO Exchange: Creating Meaningful Connections & Solutions
Study Abroad
Marketing, Management Information Systems
Chen Lei Zhang
visibility
56
Kitty riding a yellow bike on a paved street with blue sky and white clouds
An Enriching Swedish Exchange
Study Abroad
Interactive Arts + Technology
Kitty Cheung
visibility
74
NTU main campus
When “NTU” Stands for a New, Thrilling and Unique Experience
Study Abroad
Arts + Social Sciences
Angela Huang
visibility
81
Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Political Intern
Co-operative Education › International Co-op
International Studies
Donya Abadi-As…
visibility
244
Intern Appreciation Day Dinner
Interning as a Salesforce Consultant at Belmar Consulting Group
Salesforce Consultant Intern
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
Yu Bin Chae
visibility
67
Lauretta Umukoro
Why a Sociology Major?
Sociology
Oghenekaro Lau…
visibility
57
Trip to Ghent, Belgium
First Month of Studying Abroad in Amsterdam
Study Abroad
Finance
Amir Salut
visibility
222
Shreya
The Power of Reaching Out
SFU Global Community
Shreya
visibility
85
My Passion in Raising Awareness for Disability Issues
Accessibility Designated Assistant
Psychology
Alyssa Chan
visibility
53
Photo of Alyssa
Clarity Takes Time
Psychology, Sociology
Alyssa Victorino
visibility
124
Photo of Lara
Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chair, Mental Health & Wellbeing Task Force
Psychology
Lara Aknin
visibility
96
Photo of Allen
Investigating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Vulnerable Persons
Professor
Psychology
Allen Thornton
visibility
85
Photo of Shirin
Grief and Resilience
Behavioural Neuroscience
Shirin Pedram
visibility
55
Photo of Shanna
What the Lab Has Taught Me
Graduate Student
Psychology
Shanna Li
visibility
139
Photo of Judith
But First, You Have to Take The Leap
Co-operative Education
Psychology, Statistics
Judith Suryanto
visibility
103
Discussing Importance of Respect with Participants
Building Strong Kids
Physical Literacy Coach
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Active Health, Fitness & Wellness
Alexander Ciok
visibility
146
Lisa's desktop at her job.
Working from Home with Health Canada
Student Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Officer
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Population and Public Health
Lisa Tran
visibility
172
Gemma on a mountain.
You Haven't Failed Until You've Stopped Trying
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gemma Malagon
visibility
100
Audrey walking four dogs
Working in Communications in the ISC
Communication Coordinator
Indigenous Student Centre
Audrey Heath
visibility
56
Photo of Victoria
Self-Compassion as a Buffer to Mental Health Challenges
Psychology, Counseling + Human Development
Victoria Brown
visibility
59
Picture of Vera-Ellen in the snow.
Explore Your Options As a Graduate Student
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Vera-Ellen
visibility
108
Kyle Simpson next to a poster.
Take A Break
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Kyle Simpson
visibility
140
Selfie of Elizabeth Rohrs
You Are Not Expected to Know Everything
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Elizabeth Rohrs
visibility
77
Portrait of Milad Hafezi
Apply Your Gained Knowledge!
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Milad Hafezi
visibility
82
Eileen's headshot
Entering a Unique New Field as a New Grad
DXA Densitometry Technologist
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Eileen Tang
visibility
109
Portrait of Thiago Bassi
Be Optimistic and Find Joy in Everything You Do
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Thiago Bassi
visibility
82
Matthew's headshot.
Follow Your Dreams Through Your Degree
General Manager
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Matthew Dinsdale
visibility
105
Elisabeth's headshot
My Co-op in Nepal
Master of Counselling Psychology Student
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Elisabeth Avery
visibility
109
Shawn's headshot
Working and Learning as a Bioengineering Graduate Student
Graduate Student, Oncology R+D Intern
Study Abroad
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Shawn Liu
visibility
101
Sharmaine's headshot
Being a Student Occupational Therapist
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Sharmaine Salarda
visibility
191
The staff of Advisorly, Moreau on top right.
My Co-op in Funeral Services
Marketing Lead
Co-operative Education
Interactive Arts + Technology
Jennifer Moreau
visibility
125
Selfie of Gary Mann.
The Power of Process of Elimination
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gary Mann
visibility
72
Gaby Jensen with her dog.
Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honour
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gaby Jensen
visibility
88
Farhaan Khan kayaking.
Set Aside Time For Yourself
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Farhaan Khan
visibility
68
Shreya Luthra working in a lab.
I've Learned So Much
SFU Co-op Student
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Shreya Luthra
visibility
158
Portrait of Nikita Jain
Pursuing My Career in Health Care
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Nitika Jain
visibility
84
Selfie of Samia Ishimwe.
Why I Chose BPK
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Samia Ishimwe
visibility
63
Portrait of Daniel Salazar.
Choosing BPK To Help Others
Therapist Assistant
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Daniel Salazar
visibility
116
Jenna Sanghera out in nature.
I Changed My Major. Here's Why.
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Jenna Sanghera
visibility
106
Camille Velasco leaning on a tree.
From Martial Arts Coach to Rehab Concentration
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Camille Velasco
visibility
99
Angelica Baniqued doing lab work.
Working at a Molecular Oncology Lab
SFU Co-op Student
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Angelica Baniqued
visibility
113
Portrait of Raffaele Massarotto.
You Decide Where You Want To Go
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Raffaele Massarotto
visibility
93
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