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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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
22
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
27
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
22
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
18
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
21
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
19
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
41
NTU main campus
When “NTU” Stands for a New, Thrilling and Unique Experience
Study Abroad
Arts + Social Sciences
Angela Huang
visibility
64
Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Political Intern
Co-operative Education › International Co-op
International Studies
Donya Abadi-As…
visibility
116
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
32
Lauretta Umukoro
Why a Sociology Major?
Sociology
Oghenekaro Lau…
visibility
37
Trip to Ghent, Belgium
First Month of Studying Abroad in Amsterdam
Study Abroad
Finance
Amir Salut
visibility
179
Shreya
The Power of Reaching Out
SFU Global Community
Shreya
visibility
71
My Passion in Raising Awareness for Disability Issues
Accessibility Designated Assistant
Psychology
Alyssa Chan
visibility
21
Photo of Alyssa
Clarity Takes Time
Psychology, Sociology
Alyssa Victorino
visibility
103
Photo of Lara
Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chair, Mental Health & Wellbeing Task Force
Psychology
Lara Aknin
visibility
79
Photo of Allen
Investigating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Vulnerable Persons
Professor
Psychology
Allen Thornton
visibility
61
Photo of Shirin
Grief and Resilience
Behavioural Neuroscience
Shirin Pedram
visibility
42
Photo of Shanna
What the Lab Has Taught Me
Graduate Student
Psychology
Shanna Li
visibility
103
Photo of Judith
But First, You Have to Take The Leap
Co-operative Education
Psychology, Statistics
Judith Suryanto
visibility
80
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
128
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
147
Gemma on a mountain.
You Haven't Failed Until You've Stopped Trying
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gemma Malagon
visibility
73
Audrey walking four dogs
Working in Communications in the ISC
Communication Coordinator
Indigenous Student Centre
Audrey Heath
visibility
52
Photo of Victoria
Self-Compassion as a Buffer to Mental Health Challenges
Psychology, Counseling + Human Development
Victoria Brown
visibility
48
Picture of Vera-Ellen in the snow.
Explore Your Options As a Graduate Student
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Vera-Ellen
visibility
96
Kyle Simpson next to a poster.
Take A Break
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Kyle Simpson
visibility
121
Selfie of Elizabeth Rohrs
You Are Not Expected to Know Everything
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Elizabeth Rohrs
visibility
67
Portrait of Milad Hafezi
Apply Your Gained Knowledge!
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Milad Hafezi
visibility
61
Eileen's headshot
Entering a Unique New Field as a New Grad
DXA Densitometry Technologist
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Eileen Tang
visibility
95
Portrait of Thiago Bassi
Be Optimistic and Find Joy in Everything You Do
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Thiago Bassi
visibility
69
Matthew's headshot.
Follow Your Dreams Through Your Degree
General Manager
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Matthew Dinsdale
visibility
77
Elisabeth's headshot
My Co-op in Nepal
Master of Counselling Psychology Student
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Elisabeth Avery
visibility
93
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
78
Sharmaine's headshot
Being a Student Occupational Therapist
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Sharmaine Salarda
visibility
138
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
104
Selfie of Gary Mann.
The Power of Process of Elimination
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gary Mann
visibility
62
Gaby Jensen with her dog.
Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honour
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gaby Jensen
visibility
76
Farhaan Khan kayaking.
Set Aside Time For Yourself
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Farhaan Khan
visibility
58
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
99
Portrait of Nikita Jain
Pursuing My Career in Health Care
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Nitika Jain
visibility
57
Selfie of Samia Ishimwe.
Why I Chose BPK
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Samia Ishimwe
visibility
54
Portrait of Daniel Salazar.
Choosing BPK To Help Others
Therapist Assistant
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Daniel Salazar
visibility
88
Jenna Sanghera out in nature.
I Changed My Major. Here's Why.
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Jenna Sanghera
visibility
85
Camille Velasco leaning on a tree.
From Martial Arts Coach to Rehab Concentration
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Camille Velasco
visibility
70
Angelica Baniqued doing lab work.
Working at a Molecular Oncology Lab
SFU Co-op Student
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Angelica Baniqued
visibility
94
Portrait of Raffaele Massarotto.
You Decide Where You Want To Go
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Raffaele Massarotto
visibility
88
Portrait of Vinicius Da Eira Silva
Excellence Is Not An Act. But a Habit.
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Vinicius Da Eira Silva
visibility
72
Daniel pointing at a sign and exercising with a client.
Being a Personal Trainer is Rewarding
Personal Trainer
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Daniel Salazar
visibility
90
Portrait of Marianne Sadar
Achieving My Childhood Dream
Program Leader for Prostate Cancer Research
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Marianne Sadar
visibility
77
Shreya Luthra standing under the BC Children's Hospital sign.
To Be Part of Something New and Impactful
SFU Co-op Student
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Shreya Luthra
visibility
147
Mandy in a high visibility vest on the tarmac of YVR
Working in Brand Marketing at YVR
Brand Marketing Intern
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
SFU Beedie School of Business
visibility
60
Picture of Rowan Duncan next to the Fraser Orthopaedic Institute sign
Patient Interaction Has Ignited My Passion
SFU Co-op Student
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Rowan Duncan
visibility
57
Selfie of Diana Bedoya.
Not Everyone Has It All Figured Out
Senior Lecturer
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Diana Bedoya
visibility
92
A portrait of Jim Carter and his dog.
Enjoy Your University Experience!
Lecturer
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Jim Carter
visibility
59
Scenic portrait of Anne Kristina Arnold.
Celebrate The Wins And Learn From The Losses
Senior Lecturer
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Anne-Kristina Arnold
visibility
67
Portrait of Ravichandra Venkateshappa
Follow Your Passion
PhD student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Ravichandra Venkateshappa
visibility
83
Alisa Kandikova
Combining Your Passions in a Degree
Vice President
Psychology
Alisa Kandikova
visibility
84
Picture of Dylan Cooke with his children.
Learn From Regrets, Then Forget About Them
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Dylan Cooke
visibility
56
Scenic portrait of Ben Chang.
How My Love For Sports Helped Me Decide My Major
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Ben Chang
visibility
55
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