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Core Topics

Core Topics

Communication
Community
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
International
Job Search
Life & Health
Personal & Professional Development
Student Success
Tech & Research
Work & Volunteer

are pivotal to your success in your learning journey

In Core Topics, you’ll find the most popular topics that students love to learn, read and write about. These topics include Community Engagement through Professional Development, and are now located in one easy-to-access page.

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Communication

Communication is central to any professional, academic, and personal setting. Reading through this topic will surely provide you with the necessary skills, tips and tricks to communicate effectively in any situation.

Communication

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Community

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.

Community

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion are the foundations of creating safe, welcoming and engaged environments. This topic is integral to personal development, as you you are sure to foster a stronger sense of empathy and respect after reading through these heartfelt and informative pieces.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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International

Opportunities for SFU students from all across the globe. The following stories explain in depth how you can expand your learning through international opportunities, adjusting to different cultural customs, and understanding the importance of travelling internationally.

International

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Job Search

These are the stories from those who have been through it all: Co-op, post-graduation life, and internships. Browse through the Job Search topic to learn more about exploring your career options, acing your interviews, and creating stand-out job applications.

Job Search

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Life and Health

Life and Health showcases incredible student stories of trials and triumphs as they navigate all areas of life. These stories include dealing with all areas of wellness, which include mental health, work/life balance, as well as life outside of academia.

life and health

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Personal and Professional Development

Personal and Professional Development is where you can find tips, stories and resources that will boost your professional trajectory, and personal growth. From resume-building to staying on track at work, the following resources will teach you how to conduct yourself personally and professionally.

Personal and Professional Development

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Student Success

Student Success showcases student achievements, such as winning awards, scholarships or those with meaningful on-campus experiences, but also, advice on how to stay productive, on schedule and manifesting success in challenging circumstances.

Student Success

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Technology, Research, Sustainability & Innovation

The Technology, Research, Sustainability and Innovation page showcases intriguing student experiences within and outside of Co-op. This comprehensive topic covers areas related to social media, startup companies, and making a difference through innovative strategies, or research.

Tech, Research, Sustainability & Innovation

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Work and Volunteer

Work + Volunteer showcases students workplace success, how they’ve overcome challenges, and how to create your own work and volunteer opportunities. This topic will teach you how to navigate workplace and volunteer relations with ease.

Work and Volunteer