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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.

Everyone’s got a story—what’s yours?

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Careers in Communication 2023 (CIC) Annual Event with the Team
I'm Not Fearless, I'm Brave
International Services for Students › International Student
Communication
Serena Ngo
visibility
75
Transformative Insights: A Journey Within Healthcare Administration at PHSA
Data Management Student
Co-operative Education › Student Developed Co-op
Social & Health Policy Sciences
Elvin Mah
visibility
152
How Teck Resources Helped Me Shape My Project Management Skills
Campus Talent Attraction Co-op
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Human Resource Management
Armaeiti Azarkeyvan
visibility
210
Polaroid Portrait: Andy at Microserve
Making the Most of My Co-op: Beyond the Work Tasks
Purchasing Administrator
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
Andy Cheng
visibility
133
First-time Curling Experience
My Journey as a Talent Attraction Coordinator Co-op Student
Talent Management Assistant
Co-operative Education
Human Resource Management
Jun Phung
visibility
78
Emily at SFU
What's It Like Being a Communication & Marketing Assistant at SFU
Communication Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Marketing
Emily Huang
visibility
104
Our Office View
Navigating Salesforce: My Journey as a Junior Business Analyst
Junior Business Analyst
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
Emily Le
visibility
99
Company Vision Board
Learning the Range of Roles as a Human Resources Professional
Human Resource Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Human Resource Management
Diana Salamat …
visibility
115
Profile image of Zubia
Science Co-op Alumni: Zubia Mansoor
Data Science Intern, Research Intern
Co-operative Education
Statistics
Zubia Mansoor
visibility
88
Image of Catherine's office view
Science Co-op Alumni: Catherine Chang
System Analyst, Solution Developer, CRM Developer
Co-operative Education
Data Science
Catherine Chang
visibility
65
Image of Zhang Yan in the office
Science Co-op Alumni: Zhang Yan
Learning Technology Intern, Actuarial Intern, Actuarial Programmer, Actuarial Analyst Intern
Co-operative Education
Actuarial Science & Statistics
Zhang Yan
visibility
69
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
90
Mastering Productivity While Working in an Accounting Firm
Staff Accountant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Accounting
Curtis Chan
visibility
83
Raven wearing scrubs to enter the Operating Room as part of a research study
Venturing Into the Unknown
Clinical Research Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Health Care Systems, Social Inequities and Health
Raven Arly Gonzales
visibility
37
Picture of Metrotown Family Chiropractic office
Courses to Clinic: An 8-month Experience to Remember
Client Services Assistant
Co-operative Education
Health Sciences
Kimberly Warner
visibility
35
Photo of London Drugs work outfit and Co-op class on Canvas
Take the Journey: My Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy Assisant
Co-operative Education
Health Sciences
Aallyah Ha
visibility
55
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
59
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
220
Sitting on the grass near the Berlin Cathedral
Berlin Bound: Discovering who I am Abroad
Study Abroad › Field School
Visual Art
Gracy Gandhi
visibility
243
Growth through Versatility
Administrative and Marketing Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Marketing, Human Resource Management
Natasha Yuen
visibility
221
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
149
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
159
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
101
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
164
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
97
The Best Experiences Come From The Ones That Scare Us The Most
Study Abroad › Exchange
Beedie School of Business
Naomi Crich
visibility
143
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
202
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
148
Profile Image of Shannon
Science Co-op Alumni: Shannon Decker
CMC Project Manager
Co-operative Education
Science
Shannon Decker
visibility
66
Picture of Mike standing by Company Logo
Science Co-op Alumni: Mike Joyce
Commercial and Manufacturing Manager
Co-operative Education
Science
Mike Joyce
visibility
55
Image of Matthew in lab environment at Novonix
Science Co-op Alumni: Matthew Garayt
PhD student
Co-operative Education
Science
Matthew Garayt
visibility
95
Profile image of Brendan
Science Co-op Alumni: Brendan Engle 
Senior Associate and Risk Transfer Specialist
Co-operative Education
Science
Brendan Engle
visibility
150
Curiosity Fuels Confidence
Human Resource Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Beedie School of Business
Molly Ronan
visibility
121
Image of Mark sitting outdoors
My Communication Journey: Mark Villar
Co-operative Education
Communication
Mark Villar
visibility
101
Erica smiling sitting outside
My Communication Journey: Erica Apacible
Co-operative Education
Communication
Erica Apacible
visibility
103
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
175
OLC friends
Finding Confidence in the Workplace
Tech and UX Intern
Career and Volunteer Services › Career Boost Program
Computing Science
Yuling Ma
visibility
93
My First BPK Co-op Experience
Fitting Expert
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
General
Emmanuel Tran
visibility
165
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
147
No Regrets: My First Month Abroad in Australia
Study Abroad › Exchange
Arts + Social Sciences
Emily Feng
visibility
224
My Swedish Exchange at One of the Oldest Universities in the World – Est. 1477
Study Abroad › Exchange
Marketing
Jordan Lok
visibility
114
Learning in a New Environment
Rehabilitation Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Active Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Maya Dinwoodie
visibility
123
The streets of Rome
Discovering the Eternal City
Study Abroad › Exchange
Management Information Systems, Finance
Gurveer Singh
visibility
96
Fears and Triumphs: Reflecting on my Last Year at SFU
OLC Editorial Assistant
Career and Volunteer Services › Career Boost Program
Psychology
Caitlin Sim
visibility
126
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
97
Striking a Balance Between School & Exploration
Study Abroad › Exchange
Software Development
Steven Wong
visibility
106
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
121
Me at Arc de Triomphe in Paris
Reflection on Being Independent
Study Abroad › Exchange
Geography
Mitchell Han
visibility
150
Travelling Alone
Study Abroad › Exchange
Mitchell Han
visibility
152
Sisterly Love: How to Have the Best Time With Your Loved One(s) on Exchange
Study Abroad › Exchange
Beedie School of Business
Helen Su
visibility
211
Hong Kong Skyline at Tsim Tsai Tsui
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Study Abroad › Exchange
Beedie School of Business
Jeff Tse
visibility
102
Biking in Amsterdam
Wrapping Up My Study Abroad Semester
Study Abroad › Exchange
Finance
Amir Salut
visibility
105
Laury on Bowen Island
International Student Life: The Experience
Sociology
Oghenekaro Lau…
visibility
153
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
185
Whistler during the fall
Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating the End of My Degree
Arts + Social Sciences
Caitlin Sim
visibility
76
Taking the Leap and Crossing the Ocean to Scotland
Study Abroad › Exchange
Arts + Social Sciences
Morgan Cowley
visibility
79
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
100
Introduction To Healthcare - Working As An MOA
Medical Office Assistant
Co-operative Education › Student Developed Co-op
Health Sciences
Ada Ling
visibility
185
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
121
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
115
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