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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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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
Beedie School of Business
Owen Cheuk
visibility
79
OLC friends
Finding Confidence in the Workplace
Tech and UX Intern
Career and Volunteer Services › Career Boost Program
Computing Science
Yuling Ma
visibility
38
My First BPK Co-op Experience
Fitting Expert
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
General
Emmanuel Tran
visibility
101
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
65
No Regrets: My First Month Abroad in Australia
Exchanges
Arts + Social Sciences
Emily Feng
visibility
124
My Swedish Exchange at One of the Oldest Universities in the World – Est. 1477
Study Abroad
Marketing
Jordan Lok
visibility
54
Learning in a New Environment
Rehabilitation Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Maya Dinwoodie
visibility
45
The streets of Rome
Discovering the Eternal City
Study Abroad
Management Information Systems, Finance
Gurveer Singh
visibility
53
Fears and Triumphs: Reflecting on my Last Year at SFU
OLC Editorial Assistant
Career and Volunteer Services › Career Boost Program
Psychology
Caitlin Sim
visibility
66
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
Exchanges
Beedie School of Business
Elizabeth Phan
visibility
47
Striking a Balance Between School & Exploration
Study Abroad
Software Development
Steven Wong
visibility
67
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
79
Me at Arc de Triomphe in Paris
Reflection on Being Independent
Exchanges
Geography
Mitchell Han
visibility
78
Travelling Alone
Exchanges
Mitchell Han
visibility
104
Sisterly Love: How to Have the Best Time With Your Loved One(s) on Exchange
Study Abroad
Beedie School of Business
Helen Su
visibility
176
Hong Kong Skyline at Tsim Tsai Tsui
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Study Abroad
Beedie School of Business
Jeff Tse
visibility
66
Biking in Amsterdam
Wrapping Up My Study Abroad Semester
Study Abroad
Finance
Amir Salut
visibility
56
Laury on Bowen Island
International Student Life: The Experience
Sociology
Oghenekaro Lau…
visibility
107
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
141
Whistler during the fall
Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating the End of My Degree
Arts + Social Sciences
Caitlin Sim
visibility
46
Taking the Leap and Crossing the Ocean to Scotland
Study Abroad
Arts + Social Sciences
Morgan Cowley
visibility
56
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
55
Introduction To Healthcare - Working As An MOA
Medical Office Assistant
Co-operative Education › Student Developed Co-op
Health Sciences
Ada Ling
visibility
115
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
78
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
67
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
85
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
84
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
112
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
50
My GSO Exchange: Creating Meaningful Connections & Solutions
Study Abroad
Marketing, Management Information Systems
Chen Lei Zhang
visibility
76
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
91
NTU main campus
When “NTU” Stands for a New, Thrilling and Unique Experience
Study Abroad
Arts + Social Sciences
Angela Huang
visibility
93
Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Political Intern
Co-operative Education › International Co-op
International Studies
Donya Abadi-As…
visibility
258
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
85
Lauretta Umukoro
Why a Sociology Major?
Sociology
Oghenekaro Lau…
visibility
63
Trip to Ghent, Belgium
First Month of Studying Abroad in Amsterdam
Study Abroad
Finance
Amir Salut
visibility
239
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
12
Anna Markovic
Anna's Journey in the Racing Readers Program
Racing Readers Volunteer
Psychology
Anna Markovic
visibility
15
Shreya
The Power of Reaching Out
SFU Global Community
Shreya
visibility
98
My Passion in Raising Awareness for Disability Issues
Accessibility Designated Assistant
Psychology
Alyssa Chan
visibility
61
Photo of Alyssa
Clarity Takes Time
Psychology, Sociology
Alyssa Victorino
visibility
133
Photo of Lara
Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chair, Mental Health & Wellbeing Task Force
Psychology
Lara Aknin
visibility
114
Photo of Allen
Investigating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Vulnerable Persons
Professor
Psychology
Allen Thornton
visibility
111
Photo of Shirin
Grief and Resilience
Behavioural Neuroscience
Shirin Pedram
visibility
59
Photo of Shanna
What the Lab Has Taught Me
Graduate Student
Psychology
Shanna Li
visibility
159
Photo of Judith
But First, You Have to Take The Leap
Co-operative Education
Psychology, Statistics
Judith Suryanto
visibility
118
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
165
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
185
Gemma on a mountain.
You Haven't Failed Until You've Stopped Trying
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Gemma Malagon
visibility
120
Audrey walking four dogs
Working in Communications in the ISC
Communication Coordinator
Indigenous Student Centre
Audrey Heath
visibility
60
Photo of Victoria
Self-Compassion as a Buffer to Mental Health Challenges
Psychology, Counseling + Human Development
Victoria Brown
visibility
71
Picture of Vera-Ellen in the snow.
Explore Your Options As a Graduate Student
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Vera-Ellen
visibility
116
Kyle Simpson next to a poster.
Take A Break
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Kyle Simpson
visibility
166
Selfie of Elizabeth Rohrs
You Are Not Expected to Know Everything
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Elizabeth Rohrs
visibility
81
Portrait of Milad Hafezi
Apply Your Gained Knowledge!
SFU Phd Student
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Milad Hafezi
visibility
91
Eileen's headshot
Entering a Unique New Field as a New Grad
DXA Densitometry Technologist
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Eileen Tang
visibility
122
Portrait of Thiago Bassi
Be Optimistic and Find Joy in Everything You Do
SFU Phd Candidate
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Thiago Bassi
visibility
91
Matthew's headshot.
Follow Your Dreams Through Your Degree
General Manager
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Matthew Dinsdale
visibility
135
Elisabeth's headshot
My Co-op in Nepal
Master of Counselling Psychology Student
Co-operative Education
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Elisabeth Avery
visibility
126
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
120
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