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 with one or muliple images or videos along with a short story.

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Photo of Alyssa
Clarity Takes Time
Psychology, Sociology + Anthropology
Alyssa Victorino
visibility
64
Photo of Lara
Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chair, Mental Health & Wellbeing Task Force
Psychology
Lara Aknin
visibility
42
Photo of Allen
Investigating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Vulnerable Persons
Professor
Psychology
Allen Thornton
visibility
25
Photo of Shirin
Grief and Resilience
Behavioural Neuroscience
Shirin Pedram
visibility
15
Photo of Shanna
What the Lab Has Taught Me
Graduate Student
Psychology
Shanna Li
visibility
33
Photo of Judith
But First, You Have to Take The Leap
Co-operative Education
Psychology, Statistics
Judith Suryanto
visibility
15
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
85
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
87
Gemma on a mountain.
You Haven't Failed Until You've Stopped Trying
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gemma Malagon
visibility
39
Audrey walking four dogs
Working in Communications in the ISC
Communication Coordinator
Indigenous Student Centre
Audrey Heath
visibility
28
Photo of Victoria
Self-Compassion as a Buffer to Mental Health Challenges
Psychology, Counseling + Human Development
Victoria Brown
visibility
16
Picture of Vera-Ellen in the snow.
Explore Your Options As a Graduate Student
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Vera-Ellen
visibility
70
Kyle Simpson next to a poster.
Take A Break
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Kyle Simpson
visibility
69
Selfie of Elizabeth Rohrs
You Are Not Expected to Know Everything
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Elizabeth Rohrs
visibility
44
Portrait of Milad Hafezi
Apply Your Gained Knowledge!
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Milad Hafezi
visibility
44
Eileen's headshot
Entering a Unique New Field as a New Grad
DXA Densitometry Technologist
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Eileen Tang
visibility
62
Portrait of Thiago Bassi
Be Optimistic and Find Joy in Everything You Do
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Thiago Bassi
visibility
48
Matthew's headshot.
Follow Your Dreams Through Your Degree
General Manager
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Matthew Dinsdale
visibility
49
Elisabeth's headshot
My Co-op in Nepal
Master of Counselling Psychology Student
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Elisabeth Avery
visibility
41
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
38
Sharmaine's headshot
Being a Student Occupational Therapist
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Sharmaine Salarda
visibility
52
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
55
Selfie of Gary Mann.
The Power of Process of Elimination
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gary Mann
visibility
47
Gaby Jensen with her dog.
Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honour
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gaby Jensen
visibility
54
Farhaan Khan kayaking.
Set Aside Time For Yourself
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Farhaan Khan
visibility
38
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
48
Portrait of Nikita Jain
Pursuing My Career in Health Care
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Nitika Jain
visibility
32
Selfie of Samia Ishimwe.
Why I Chose BPK
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Samia Ishimwe
visibility
33
Portrait of Daniel Salazar.
Choosing BPK To Help Others
Therapist Assistant
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Daniel Salazar
visibility
47
Jenna Sanghera out in nature.
I Changed My Major. Here's Why.
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Jenna Sanghera
visibility
53
Camille Velasco leaning on a tree.
From Martial Arts Coach to Rehab Concentration
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Camille Velasco
visibility
49
Angelica Baniqued doing lab work.
Working at a Molecular Oncology Lab
SFU Co-op Student
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Angelica Baniqued
visibility
67
Portrait of Raffaele Massarotto.
You Decide Where You Want To Go
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Raffaele Massarotto
visibility
64
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
56
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
63
Portrait of Marianne Sadar
Achieving My Childhood Dream
Program Leader for Prostate Cancer Research
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Marianne Sadar
visibility
56
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
81
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
35
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
42
Selfie of Diana Bedoya.
Not Everyone Has It All Figured Out
Senior Lecturer
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Diana Bedoya
visibility
67
A portrait of Jim Carter and his dog.
Enjoy Your University Experience!
Lecturer
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Jim Carter
visibility
48
Scenic portrait of Anne Kristina Arnold.
Celebrate The Wins And Learn From The Losses
Senior Lecturer
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Anne-Kristina Arnold
visibility
47
Portrait of Ravichandra Venkateshappa
Follow Your Passion
PhD student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Ravichandra Venkateshappa
visibility
58
Alisa Kandikova
Combining Your Passions in a Degree
Vice President
Psychology
Alisa Kandikova
visibility
56
Picture of Dylan Cooke with his children.
Learn From Regrets, Then Forget About Them
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Dylan Cooke
visibility
41
Scenic portrait of Ben Chang.
How My Love For Sports Helped Me Decide My Major
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Ben Chang
visibility
39
Rachel-Gayle Tan standing next to alpacas.
The Future of Dance Therapy
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Rachel-Gayle Tan
visibility
40
Headshot of Damon Poburko
Secret to Maintaining a Work-Life Balance
Associate Professor
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Damon Poburko
visibility
60
Picture of Mariel and her cat.
From Health Peer to Future Counsellor
Peer Education › Health Peers
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Mariel
visibility
49
Photo of Kayla
Researching School Psychology in Directed Studies
Psychology, Counseling + Human Development
Kayla Foley
visibility
12
Portrait of Olivia Aguiar.
What Matters Cannot Be Measured
PhD student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Olivia Aguiar
visibility
62
Portrait of Donya Divsalar
No Dream Is Too Big
MSc Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Donya Divsalar
visibility
86
Matthew Dorton lying on grass.
Work Hard, Play Hard, Rest Hardest.
PhD Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Matthew Dorton
visibility
71
Staying Involved at SFU While Connecting With My Roots
Behavioural Neuroscience
Todd Nelson
visibility
15
Scenic portrait of Rebekah Lee
Trust In Your Ability
Master's Student
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Rebekah Lee
visibility
83
Scenic portrait of Katia Stogova
It's Okay To Ask For Help
Master's Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Ekaterina Stogova
visibility
112
Portrait of Jaden Sekhon
Pursuing My Passion
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Jaden Sekhon
visibility
56
Scenic portrait of Brooke Hockin.
Make This Journey Your Own
PhD Candidate, BPKGSA President
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Brooke Hockin
visibility
107
Headshot of Rajveena Jagpal
Keep An Open Mind About Other Options
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Rajveena Jagpal
visibility
38
Headshot of Isabelle CE
There Is No Ideal Timeline, Resume, or Textbook Applicant.
Physiotherapy Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Isabella CE
visibility
33
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