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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.

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Dina sitting at a desk in front of a computer. She is looking at the camera and smiling.
A Totally Awesome Experience
Medical Office Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Biomedical Physiology
Dina Bounine
visibility
37
Photo taken near the entrance of Palais des Nations. I had the opportunity to visit the United Nations as part of my International Human Rights Law course, and listen to debates taking place in the Human Rights Council.
Lausanne: A Culturally Diverse City on the Shores of Lac Léman
Study Abroad › Exchange
Arts + Social Sciences
S. J.
visibility
33
Metrotown Family Chiropractic and Massage
From Classroom to Clinic: Gaining Practical Experience in Kinesiology
Client Services Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Elena Selles
visibility
170
Sitting on the grass near the Berlin Cathedral
Berlin Bound: Discovering who I am Abroad
Study Abroad › Field School
Visual Art
Gracy Gandhi
visibility
221
Growth through Versatility
Administrative and Marketing Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Marketing, Human Resource Management
Natasha Yuen
visibility
186
Image of Nikki in convocation cap and gown holding flowers at her Ugrad Communication Convocation
My HR Career Journey
Human Resource Management, Communication
Nikki Zayco
visibility
112
Reichstag located at Platz Der Republik. A very large historic government building.
Why Berlin Offers a Dynamic and Rich Learning Environment
Study Abroad › Field School
Communication, Art + Technology
Study Abroad
visibility
133
Image of Alex in the Lab wearing a lab coat
Science Co-op Alumni: Alex Hui
Field Service Representative/Représentant de service, Lab Technician
Co-operative Education
Science
Alex Hui
visibility
67
The Canada flag inside NATO Joint Force Command - Naples.
Romanticism to Resilience: My Field School Experience from Rome to Riga
Study Abroad › Field School
Political Science, International Studies
Esha Grewal
visibility
141
Josh Kim standing by a window with a view while working on a laptop
Science Co-op Alumni: Josh Kim
Machine Learning Engineer Lead, Data Scientist
Co-operative Education
Statistics
Josh Kim
visibility
58
The Best Experiences Come From The Ones That Scare Us The Most
Study Abroad
Beedie School of Business
Naomi Crich
visibility
102
Brianna Larsen sits in an office setting displaying a prosthetic foot.
Never Let A Lack Of Experience Deter You
Administrative & Developmental Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Health Care Systems
Brianna Larsen
visibility
174
Jordan standing in front of Little Mountain Neighbourhood House's window with several posters of available programs that the house offers
Working as a Child and Youth Programmer
Child and Youth Programmer
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Health Sciences
Jordan Rooyakkers
visibility
120
Profile Image of Shannon
Science Co-op Alumni: Shannon Decker
CMC Project Manager
Co-operative Education
Science
Shannon Decker
visibility
36
Picture of Mike standing by Company Logo
Science Co-op Alumni: Mike Joyce
Commercial and Manufacturing Manager
Co-operative Education
Science
Mike Joyce
visibility
26
Image of Matthew in lab environment at Novonix
Science Co-op Alumni: Matthew Garayt
PhD student
Co-operative Education
Science
Matthew Garayt
visibility
59
Profile image of Brendan
Science Co-op Alumni: Brendan Engle 
Senior Associate and Risk Transfer Specialist
Co-operative Education
Science
Brendan Engle
visibility
114
Curiosity Fuels Confidence
Human Resource Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
Molly Ronan
visibility
100
Image of Mark sitting outdoors
My Communication Journey: Mark Villar
Co-operative Education
Communication
Mark Villar
visibility
74
Erica smiling sitting outside
My Communication Journey: Erica Apacible
Co-operative Education
Communication
Erica Apacible
visibility
76
A picture of the iconic Marina Bay Sands taken during orientation day!
Unforgettable Adventures and Cultural Immersion: My Singapore Management University Exchange Experience
Study Abroad › Exchange
Beedie School of Business
Owen Cheuk
visibility
142
OLC friends
Finding Confidence in the Workplace
Tech and UX Intern
Career and Volunteer Services › Career Boost Program
Computing Science
Yuling Ma
visibility
75
My First BPK Co-op Experience
Fitting Expert
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
General
Emmanuel Tran
visibility
138
Jack Donaldson-Barrio at a strip coater
Experiment Planning for Lithium-Ion Battery Cells
R&D Co-op
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Science
Jack Donaldson…
visibility
113
No Regrets: My First Month Abroad in Australia
Study Abroad › Exchange
Arts + Social Sciences
Emily Feng
visibility
167
My Swedish Exchange at One of the Oldest Universities in the World – Est. 1477
Study Abroad › Exchange
Marketing
Jordan Lok
visibility
93
Learning in a New Environment
Rehabilitation Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Maya Dinwoodie
visibility
101
The streets of Rome
Discovering the Eternal City
Study Abroad › Exchange
Management Information Systems, Finance
Gurveer Singh
visibility
79
Fears and Triumphs: Reflecting on my Last Year at SFU
OLC Editorial Assistant
Career and Volunteer Services › Career Boost Program
Psychology
Caitlin Sim
visibility
104
Hiking the famous Barrenjoey Lighthouse hike in Sydney! The views were amazing as expected.
Expanding Horizons: How Living Abroad in Sydney Transformed Me as a Student and Person
Study Abroad › Exchange
Beedie School of Business
Elizabeth Phan
visibility
78
Striking a Balance Between School & Exploration
Study Abroad
Software Development
Steven Wong
visibility
87
From Idea to Reality: The Creation of a Black Student Career Resources Guide
Career Peer Advisor
Career and Volunteer Services
All Faculties
Maryum Chaudhry
visibility
106
Me at Arc de Triomphe in Paris
Reflection on Being Independent
Study Abroad › Exchange
Geography
Mitchell Han
visibility
124
Travelling Alone
Study Abroad › Exchange
Mitchell Han
visibility
142
Sisterly Love: How to Have the Best Time With Your Loved One(s) on Exchange
Study Abroad
Beedie School of Business
Helen Su
visibility
199
Hong Kong Skyline at Tsim Tsai Tsui
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Study Abroad › Exchange
Beedie School of Business
Jeff Tse
visibility
90
Biking in Amsterdam
Wrapping Up My Study Abroad Semester
Study Abroad
Finance
Amir Salut
visibility
76
Laury on Bowen Island
International Student Life: The Experience
Sociology
Oghenekaro Lau…
visibility
142
Me filming a black friday ad
Venturing Into Unfamiliar Territory
Content Creator/Manager Assistant
Co-operative Education › Student Developed Co-op
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
John Luo
visibility
179
Whistler during the fall
Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating the End of My Degree
Arts + Social Sciences
Caitlin Sim
visibility
64
Taking the Leap and Crossing the Ocean to Scotland
Study Abroad
Arts + Social Sciences
Morgan Cowley
visibility
70
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 › Student Developed Co-op
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Mikaela Engracia
visibility
78
Introduction To Healthcare - Working As An MOA
Medical Office Assistant
Co-operative Education › Student Developed Co-op
Health Sciences
Ada Ling
visibility
163
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
106
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
107
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
123
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
149
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
146
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
63
My GSO Exchange: Creating Meaningful Connections & Solutions
Study Abroad › Exchange
Marketing, Management Information Systems
Chen Lei Zhang
visibility
118
Kitty riding a yellow bike on a paved street with blue sky and white clouds
An Enriching Swedish Exchange
Study Abroad › Exchange
Interactive Arts + Technology
Kitty Cheung
visibility
138
NTU main campus
When “NTU” Stands for a New, Thrilling and Unique Experience
Study Abroad
Arts + Social Sciences
Angela Huang
visibility
105
Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Political Intern
Co-operative Education › International Co-op
International Studies
Donya Abadi-As…
visibility
320
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
125
Lauretta Umukoro
Why a Sociology Major?
Sociology
Oghenekaro Lau…
visibility
84
Trip to Ghent, Belgium
First Month of Studying Abroad in Amsterdam
Study Abroad
Finance
Amir Salut
visibility
265
Chelsie and Luis in the Recording Studio
My Journey into the World of Podcasting
Content Creator
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Communication
Luis Arce Diaz
visibility
26
Anna Markovic
Anna's Journey in the Racing Readers Program
Racing Readers Volunteer
Psychology
Anna Markovic
visibility
35
Shreya
The Power of Reaching Out
SFU Global Community
Shreya
visibility
146
My Passion in Raising Awareness for Disability Issues
Accessibility Designated Assistant
Psychology
Alyssa Chan
visibility
74
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