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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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Pool at Stephen Riady Center
Singapore Study Abroad: An adventure of a lifetime
Study Abroad › Exchange
Computer Engineering
Nicolas Ramirez
visibility
88
The Heart of Europe: Coming of Age as a Student in Prague
Study Abroad › Field School
Global Humanities
Elizabeth Merinuk
visibility
63
Alone, Not Lonely: Lessons in Self-Reliance Abroad
Study Abroad › Exchange
Indigenous Studies
Kayla Christensen
visibility
132
Image of Kai Clark
Learning About Reconciliation as an International Co-op Student
Resilient Communities Researcher
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Psychology, Environment
Kai Clark
visibility
266
Image of student standing in front of work logo on gray wall
Making a Difference: My Experience as a Student Kinesiologist
Student Kinesiologist
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Paris Cheramy
visibility
190
Image of me processing sample
From Learning Experience to My Dream Career
Clinical Research Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Health Sciences
tvl2
visibility
266
Standing in front of BC Children's Hospital
RHEUMour Has It: Clinical Research in Pediatric Rheumatology is Awesome
Research Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Health Sciences
ada145
visibility
197
Sue dissecting a placenta in the BSC
Dissect a Placenta With Me!
BioBank Research Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Biomedical Physiology
Sue Kang
visibility
193
Sunset in the fall with my car in the foreground and my neighbor's house in the background.
Exploring the Elk Valley
Engineering Co-op
Co-operative Education › Out-of-Town Co-op
Sustainable Energy Engineering
Omar Abumuaileq
visibility
214
Learning to Fit Into the Right Shoe
Biomechanical Footwear Assessor
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Biomedical Physiology + Kinesiology
Ines Husen
visibility
200
Southern Ridges Hike
Exploring Singapore: The Garden City
Study Abroad › Exchange
Beedie School of Business, Applied Sciences
David Lowe
visibility
252
Student sketching
Semester Snapshot: Sweden's Nordic Charm
Study Abroad › Exchange
Publishing
Haiqing Tan
visibility
257
Me standing at the top of a crag (climbing route) in the Peak District
Navigating Wales as a 20-Something Year Old
Study Abroad › Exchange
Global Environmental Systems
Shaye O'Donnell
visibility
299
My trainer and my co-worker showing that safety begins with us when working in a lab.
Safety Starts With an S But Begins With U
Lab Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Health Sciences
Ruth Wahyudi
visibility
273
Image of all co-op students taking a group photo together
Importance of Company Culture When Working From Home
Implementation Consultant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Pouya Alaeiilkhchi
visibility
270
Setting a laser patient up for the treatment on her right hand
Journey of Insight: A Year in Healthcare Administration and Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapist, Clinical Office Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Health Sciences
Qi (Shirley) Wang
visibility
238
Lulu preparing a VOC soil sample using headspace vials
My Lab Adventure as a HSCI Co-op Student
Laboratory Technician Co-op Student
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Health Care Systems
lulu Liu
visibility
327
Photo of a woman standing on a monument of Greek columns
A Dream Turned Reality: My Scotland Odyssey Thus Far
Study Abroad › Exchange
Global Humanities, Hellenic Studies
Tallisen Smith
visibility
234
Holding cellphones in our head office
My Amazing Time at First Nation's Health Authority
Urban and Away From Home Co-op Student
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Population and Public Health
Adam Ashley
visibility
250
Walking by a Canal
A Dream Into Reality
Study Abroad › Exchange
International Studies
jungr
visibility
250
Image of Todd Nelson
Free Tutoring Program Uses Indigenous Knowledge to Prepare Students for University
Indigenous Student Centre
Behavioural Neuroscience, Behavioural Neuroscience, Indigenous Studies, Education
Casey McCarthy
visibility
216
Image of Alyssa Zandvliet
Indigenous Studies Alumnus Alyssa Zandvliet Gains New Perspective on Sustainability
Indigenous Student Centre
Indigenous Studies, Psychology, Biological Sciences
Casey McCarthy
visibility
171
Image of Paige Desjarlais
Connecting With Her Identity Inspires Indigenous Studies Alumnus Paige Desjarlais to Help Her Community
Indigenous Student Centre
Indigenous Studies, Criminology
Casey McCarthy
visibility
248
Image of Karishma standing by STEMCELL technologies logo
Science Co-op Alumni: Karishma Harpalani
Lab Assistant, Associate Lab Manager
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Karishma Harpalani
visibility
398
Image of Dasha
Science Co-op Alumni: Dasha Iskakova
Lab Technician, Senior Laboratory Technologist
Co-operative Education
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Dasha Iskakova
visibility
334
Image of Kiera
Science Co-op Alumni: Kiera Warren
Biochemical Characterization of Antibody, Research Assistant (Japan Co-op), Senior Research Associate
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Kiera Warren
visibility
331
Aga Khan University's Arusha Climate and Environmental Research Centre has about 3300 acres of land and is a hub for the local community.
In the Heart of Africa: My Arusha Field School Odyssey
Study Abroad › Field School
Environmental Science
Sukhman Kaur Khosa
visibility
665
A young woman stands in a tiled cafe, with a window wall as her background. Beyond is a green courtyards surrounded by Romanesque buildings.
I Finally Took That Step
Exchange Student
Study Abroad › Exchange
History
Shaydra Merwin
visibility
346
Burnaby Mountain Memories
International Services for Students › International Student
Design
Chinmayee Kusnur
visibility
297
During our field school, we journeyed on a four day safari trip which has been the most amazing experience of my life. We got to see such a diverse range of animals from a close distance. In this photo, you can see how close our safari trucks were to the surrounding wildlife.
A Dream Come True
Study Abroad › Field School
Resource and Environmental Management
Airi Marzalik
visibility
380
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
443
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
419
Gamla Stan: Stockholm's Old Town
Take the Leap: My Adventures in Sweden at Uppsala University
Study Abroad › Exchange
Computing Science
Kayla Lee
visibility
269
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
465
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
480
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
322
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
370
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
270
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
436
Profile image of Zubia
Science Co-op Alumni: Zubia Mansoor
Data Science Intern, Research Intern
Co-operative Education
Statistics
Zubia Mansoor
visibility
358
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
345
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
295
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
277
Mastering Productivity While Working in an Accounting Firm
Staff Accountant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Accounting
Curtis Chan
visibility
303
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
197
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
171
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
257
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
195
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
408
Sitting on the grass near the Berlin Cathedral
Berlin Bound: Discovering who I am Abroad
Study Abroad › Field School
Visual Art
Gracy Gandhi
visibility
398
Growth through Versatility
Administrative and Marketing Assistant
Co-operative Education › Local Co-op
Marketing, Human Resource Management
Natasha Yuen
visibility
335
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
315
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
Graysen Braun
visibility
252
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
290
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
307
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
369
The Best Experiences Come From The Ones That Scare Us The Most
Study Abroad › Exchange
Beedie School of Business
Naomi Crich
visibility
308
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
369
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
312
Profile Image of Shannon
Science Co-op Alumni: Shannon Decker
CMC Project Manager
Co-operative Education
Science
Shannon Decker
visibility
227
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