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Tallisen in front of the University of Glasgow sign
Experience
“Exivi, Didici, Mutavi” - I Went Out, I Learned, I Changed.
Academic Success
Tallisen Smith
visibility
72
The University of Hong Kong Sign
Experience
Embracing Cantonese Culture: A Semester Abroad at HKU
International
xyw2
visibility
118
Pool at Stephen Riady Center
SFU Story
Singapore Study Abroad: An adventure of a lifetime
Nicolas Ramirez
visibility
93
NUS sign in Utown
Experience
My Exchange in Singapore: Crossing continents, borders, and into new perspectives.
International
Nicolas Ramirez
visibility
227
Experience
Study Abroad in Milano
International
Kayla Street
visibility
131
Photo of the Eiffel Tower taken from below. The sky behind is blue with white clouds.
Experience
Studying Abroad in Paris - JC
Justine Charron
visibility
104
SFU Story
The Heart of Europe: Coming of Age as a Student in Prague
Culture
Elizabeth Merinuk
visibility
71
Experience
Studying in Singapore: Sunshine & New Adventures
Karlinna Nguyen
visibility
116
SFU Story
Alone, Not Lonely: Lessons in Self-Reliance Abroad
International
Kayla Christensen
visibility
141
World Hand Hygiene Day promotional poster: https://wfsahq.org/wp-content/uploads/World-HAnd-Hygiene-Day.jpg
Experience
Preventing Disease Transmission through Hand Hygiene!
Regional Hand Hygiene Auditor
Co-op Reflections
Ryan Piccolo
visibility
492
Bench Accounting's open dining area
Blog
How to Socialize with Co-Workers in an Office Setting
During the Work Term, Networking, Communication, Workplace Transition, Workplace Success

Meet Crystal Zhang, a third-year accounting major at SFU. Her 8-month co-op at Bench Accounting gave her insights into office socializing and achieving goals. Check out her top tips!

Taoli (Crystal…
visibility
365
Chinatown
Experience
Singapore Exchange: A Transformative Journey of Cultural Exploration and Academic Growth
International
David Lowe
visibility
416
First Event: Mid-Winter Celebration
Experience
Life at TRIUMF, Canada’s National Particle Accelerator Centre
Conference Facilitator Assistant
Your Next Co-op, Co-op Reflections, International Students
Samia Chowdhury
visibility
501
Jasmeet Kaur, April2024,from Kular Management Services office, Abbotsford
Experience
Something Out of the Box for Math Majors!
Administrative Assistant
Co-op Reflections
Jasmeet Kaur
visibility
425
Photo of me and another co-op studen
Experience
My Experience Working as a Data Integration Co-op at Statistics Canada
Data Integration Co-op
Co-op Reflections
Jason Ding
visibility
447
My At-home office
Experience
A Hybrid First Work Term with Environment and Climate Change Canada
Species at Risk Consultation and Engagement Support Assistant
Work Term Project, Co-op Reflections
Hannah Berry
visibility
333
Experience
Blending Science and Outreach: A Reflective Experience
Youth Development Assistant
Co-op Reflections, Community Engagement
Selma Babiker
visibility
356
Me holding bunnies at an Agriculture event I was part of!
Experience
Growing Opportunities: Embarking on a Role as an Events Assistant in the Agritech Industry
Events and Communications Assistant
Co-op Reflections, Student Success
Anastasia Halapats
visibility
333
Image of computer monitor displaying Google. "What is a technical writer???" is written into Google search bar.
Experience
What is a Technical Writer, Anyways? My Eye-Opening Experience at Schneider Electric
Technical Writer
Preparing for a Work Term
Liam Basi
visibility
406
Open laptop with colourful post-it notes covering the screen
Experience
Navigating My First Event Planning Position
Coordinator - Pride Outreach
Co-op Reflections
Charlize De Leon
visibility
226
Experience
Living it at Arc'teryx
Brand Localization Co-op Student
Co-op Reflections
Steven Kwon
visibility
433
A banner image with Nokia Design System's design components and a text that reads 'Building blocks to power your applications'
Experience
Contributing to a Design System at Nokia
UX Designer
Co-op Reflections, Tech and Innovation
Reina Kim
visibility
250
At Sfu FCREL's laboratory located at Powertech Labs
Experience
Gaining Laboratory Experience as a Fuel Cell Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Research, Co-op Reflections
Relena Wong
visibility
272
Erin Lum standing in front of a white wall with the logo for ArtStarts in Schools.
Experience
Combining Creativity, Education, and Work: My Co-op Experience at ArtStarts in Schools
Communications and Development Assistant
Co-op Reflections, Personal + Professional Development, Communication
Erin Lum
visibility
328
Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden.
Experience
Moose, Swedish Meatballs and Fika: A Journey of a Lifetime at Uppsala University
International, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion
Kayla Lee
visibility
255
Experience
Empowering Clean Energy Innovation: A Dynamic Journey in Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer
Preparing for a Work Term, Work Term Extension, Co-op Reflections, Sustainability
Aleah Jordan
visibility
307
An image of a girl standing next to Nokia's board
Experience
My Journey Exploring, Learning, and Connecting with Nokia's People
Interface UX Designer Intern
Co-op Reflections
Mahima Agrawal
visibility
258
Student standing outdoors wearing a work lanyard
Experience
Starting my Government Journey with the RCMP
Information Process Analyst
Co-op Reflections
Stefano Schiavone
visibility
349
Design Communication for a Niche Market
Experience
Design Communication for a Niche Market
Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator
During the Work Term, Co-op Reflections
Calista Alex
visibility
625
At the 2023 Baekje Cultural Festival
Experience
Study Abroad Exchange Life in Seoul
International
Junho Jang
visibility
276
Catherine working at her table in the office.
Experience
My Co-op Adventure as a Public Servant
Market Development Officer
Co-op Reflections, Professional Development
Catherine Feng
visibility
179
A Colleague and I at a United Way BC Campaign Event
Experience
Here for New Experiences, Here for the Community: My First Co-op
Campaign Associate
Co-op Reflections, Community Engagement
Seth Van der Zweep
visibility
260
Image of Kai Clark
SFU Story
Learning About Reconciliation as an International Co-op Student
Resilient Communities Researcher
Co-op Reflections, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion, Research
Kai Clark
visibility
272
Image of student standing in front of work logo on gray wall
SFU Story
Making a Difference: My Experience as a Student Kinesiologist
Student Kinesiologist
Co-op Reflections
Paris Cheramy
visibility
198
Image of me processing sample
SFU Story
From Learning Experience to My Dream Career
Clinical Research Assistant
Co-op Reflections, Research
tvl2
visibility
273
Experience
Beginning my Career as a Field Investigator at WorkSafeBC
Field Investigator
Co-op Reflections
Ekam Kochhar
visibility
406
Standing in front of BC Children's Hospital
SFU Story
RHEUMour Has It: Clinical Research in Pediatric Rheumatology is Awesome
Research Assistant
Co-op Reflections, Research
ada145
visibility
201
Ardie Dizon standing in front of a screen with text that says "Welcome to Our Clinic!" and logos for Metrotown Family Chiropractic and Massage
Experience
Taking a Crack at it: Navigating my First Co-op at a Chiropractic Clinic
Client Services Assistant
Co-op Reflections
Ardie Dizon
visibility
317
Sue dissecting a placenta in the BSC
SFU Story
Dissect a Placenta With Me!
BioBank Research Assistant
Work Term Project, Co-op Reflections, Research
Sue Kang
visibility
206
Front view of the clinic
Experience
Building Skills Outside the Classroom
Client Services Assistant
Co-op Reflections
Karen Kuang
visibility
236
Sunset in the fall with my car in the foreground and my neighbor's house in the background.
SFU Story
Exploring the Elk Valley
Engineering Co-op
Co-op Reflections, Sustainability
Omar Abumuaileq
visibility
220
SFU Story
Learning to Fit Into the Right Shoe
Biomechanical Footwear Assessor
Co-op Reflections
Ines Husen
visibility
207
Experience
Grow Abroad: Plus Tips to Save you Time, Stress, and Money!
International
Shaydra Merwin
visibility
208
Southern Ridges Hike
SFU Story
Exploring Singapore: The Garden City
International
David Lowe
visibility
261
Industry Award for acknowledgement of my contributions in a workplace.
Experience
Navigating Growth: A Journey Through Algo Communication Products
Electro-Mechanical Assembler & Tester | Team Lead | Software Engineer
Personal Development, Co-op Reflections
Dmitry Demin
visibility
413
Experience
Beginning my Professional Career Journey
Communication and Marketing Assistant
Co-op Reflections, International Students
Sooa Mo
visibility
384
Image of student standing outside by the ocean
Blog
Finding Your Fit
Invoicing Coordinator and Operations Assistant
Co-op Reflections

It’s okay to not know what you want going into your first co-op. Ultimately, the experience itself, working with individuals from various backgrounds, asking questions, and challenging yourself will play the biggest role in self-realization.

Sean McCloskey
visibility
426
Justine at her desk at work
Experience
Half PSYC Student, Half PSYC Staff: My Time Working as a Student Engagement Intern
Student Engagement Intern
Co-op Reflections, Community Engagement
Justine Bayer
visibility
509
An image of the Right Shoe sign on the store exterior against a blue sky
Experience
Learning How to Guide Customers to Happy Feet
Biomechanical Footwear Assessor
Co-op Reflections
Dylan Glowinkowski
visibility
349
Experience
Study Abroad in Beijing: Change is Okay
International, International Students
Cynthia Huang
visibility
432
Me and friends at Mt. Fuji
Experience
What it Means to Study Abroad in Tokyo, Japan
International
Kane Swanson
visibility
526
Experience
From Duomos to Dolce Vita: A Transformative Journey – My Italian Study Abroad Semester
International
Daniel Cherkezov
visibility
101
SFU Story
Studying Abroad in Hong Kong: A Day in the Life
International, International Students
Joanna Orr
visibility
261
Student sketching
SFU Story
Semester Snapshot: Sweden's Nordic Charm
Community Engagement, International
Haiqing Tan
visibility
261
Experience
Telus - More Than Just Telecommunication
Technology and Engineering Co-op
Co-op Reflections
Song Nguyen
visibility
380
SFU Story
Multilingual SFU: Vlad Vintila speaking Italian
Vlad Vintila
visibility
233
Improving Movie Night
Experience
Improving My Skills While Contributing to My Team Remotely
Software Developer I
Working, Co-op Reflections
Cassandra Wells
visibility
336
Image of student standing by a playing field
Experience
Working as a Cinematic Artist at Electronic Arts
Cinematic Artist Co-op
Work Term Wrap Up, Co-op Reflections
Yuxuan Han
visibility
432
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
Shaye O'Donnell
visibility
312
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
Lab Assistant
Community Engagement, Co-op Reflections, International Students
Ruth Wahyudi
visibility
279
Missing view, block "webform"