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Co-op Reflections

Erin Lum standing in front of a white wall with the logo for ArtStarts in Schools.
Experience
Combining Creativity, Education, and Work: My Co-op Experience at ArtStarts in Schools
Communications and Development Assistant
Co-op Reflections, Personal + Professional Development
Erin Lum
visibility
40
Experience
Empowering Clean Energy Innovation: A Dynamic Journey in Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer
Preparing for a Work Term, Work Term Extension
Aleah Jordan
visibility
64
An image of a girl standing next to Nokia's board
Experience
My Journey Exploring, Learning, and Connecting with Nokia's People
Interface UX Designer Intern
Co-op Reflections
Mahima Agrawal
visibility
53
Student standing outdoors wearing a work lanyard
Experience
Starting my Government Journey with the RCMP
Information Process Analyst
Co-op Reflections
Stefano Schiavone
visibility
53
Design Communication for a Niche Market
Experience
Design Communication for a Niche Market
Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator
During the Work Term, Co-op Reflections
Calista Alex
visibility
269
Catherine working at her table in the office.
Experience
My Co-op Adventure as a Public Servant
Market Development Officer
Co-op Reflections, Professional Development
Catherine Feng
visibility
56
A Colleague and I at a United Way BC Campaign Event
Experience
Here for New Experiences, Here for the Community: My First Co-op
Campaign Associate
Co-op Reflections, Community Engagement
Seth Van der Zweep
visibility
74
Image of Kai Clark
SFU Story
Learning About Reconciliation as an International Co-op Student
Resilient Communities Researcher
Co-op Reflections, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion
Kai Clark
visibility
119
Image of student standing in front of work logo on gray wall
SFU Story
Making a Difference: My Experience as a Student Kinesiologist
Student Kinesiologist
Co-op Reflections
Paris Cheramy
visibility
41
Image of me processing sample
SFU Story
From Learning Experience to My Dream Career
Clinical Research Assistant
Co-op Reflections, Research
Sue Le
visibility
77
Experience
Beginning my Career as a Field Investigator at WorkSafeBC
Field Investigator
Co-op Reflections
Ekam Kochhar
visibility
150
Standing in front of BC Children's Hospital
SFU Story
RHEUMour Has It: Clinical Research in Pediatric Rheumatology is Awesome
Research Assistant
Co-op Reflections, Research
Anna Draper
visibility
59
Ardie Dizon standing in front of a screen with text that says "Welcome to Our Clinic!" and logos for Metrotown Family Chiropractic and Massage
Experience
Taking a Crack at it: Navigating my First Co-op at a Chiropractic Clinic
Client Services Assistant
Co-op Reflections
Ardie Dizon
visibility
99
Sue dissecting a placenta in the BSC
SFU Story
Dissect a Placenta With Me!
BioBank Research Assistant
Work Term Project, Co-op Reflections
Sue Kang
visibility
57
Front view of the clinic
Experience
Building Skills Outside the Classroom
Client Services Assistant
Co-op Reflections
Karen Kuang
visibility
68
Sunset in the fall with my car in the foreground and my neighbor's house in the background.
SFU Story
Exploring the Elk Valley
Engineering Co-op
Co-op Reflections, Sustainability
Omar Abumuaileq
visibility
73
SFU Story
Learning to Fit Into the Right Shoe
Biomechanical Footwear Assessor
Co-op Reflections
Ines Husen
visibility
61
Industry Award for acknowledgement of my contributions in a workplace.
Experience
Navigating Growth: A Journey Through Algo Communication Products
Electro-Mechanical Assembler & Tester | Team Lead | Software Engineer
Personal Development, Co-op Reflections
Dmitry Demin
visibility
176
Experience
Beginning my Professional Career Journey
Communication and Marketing Assistant
Co-op Reflections, International Students
Sooa Mo
visibility
200
Image of student standing outside by the ocean
Blog
Finding Your Fit
Invoicing Coordinator and Operations Assistant
Co-op Reflections

It’s okay to not know what you want going into your first co-op. Ultimately, the experience itself, working with individuals from various backgrounds, asking questions, and challenging yourself will play the biggest role in self-realization.

Sean McCloskey
visibility
181
Justine at her desk at work
Experience
Half PSYC Student, Half PSYC Staff: My Time Working as a Student Engagement Intern
Student Engagement Intern
Co-op Reflections, Community Engagement
Justine Bayer
visibility
276
An image of the Right Shoe sign on the store exterior against a blue sky
Experience
Learning How to Guide Customers to Happy Feet
Biomechanical Footwear Assessor
Co-op Reflections
Dylan Glowinkowski
visibility
138
Experience
Telus - More Than Just Telecommunication
Technology and Engineering Co-op
Co-op Reflections
Song Nguyen
visibility
179
Improving Movie Night
Experience
Improving My Skills While Contributing to My Team Remotely
Software Developer I
Working, Co-op Reflections
Cassandra Wells
visibility
133
Image of student standing by a playing field
Experience
Working as a Cinematic Artist at Electronic Arts
Cinematic Artist Co-op
Work Term Wrap Up, Co-op Reflections
Yuxuan Han
visibility
223
My trainer and my co-worker showing that safety begins with us when working in a lab.
SFU Story
Safety Starts With an S But Begins With U
Lab Assistant
Community Engagement, Co-op Reflections
Ruth Wahyudi
visibility
166
Image of all co-op students taking a group photo together
SFU Story
Importance of Company Culture When Working From Home
Implementation Consultant
Co-op Reflections, Working Remotely
Pouya Alaeiilkhchi
visibility
135
Representation of Networking - clusters of multicoloured board game pieces
Blog
Essential Networking Techniques for Thriving in a New Role
Rehabilitation Assistant
Networking, Co-op Reflections

Six networking tips that can help build your professional network while navigating new environments.  

Chris Leung
visibility
153
Setting a laser patient up for the treatment on her right hand
SFU Story
Journey of Insight: A Year in Healthcare Administration and Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapist, Clinical Office Assistant
Co-op Reflections, International Students
Qi (Shirley) Wang
visibility
130
A photo of a person in the Samsung Electronics Vancouver office, with the Samsung logo above the individual
Experience
The True Complexity of Design Systems: Samsung Electronics
UX Designer Co-op
Work Term Wrap Up, Co-op Reflections
Yara Assaf
visibility
221
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