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A passion for FinTech: co-op at CIBC

Thursday, May 30, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 2.5 min read
University of Waterloo Engineering co-op student, Trupthi Raghu posing in front of a future leaders powerpoint slide.

Trupthi Raghu (she/her) is pursuing a Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering. In this blog, she discusses getting to explore Finance and Technology (FinTech) and the challenges of working in the financial sector.

Trupthi's co-op journey

Engineering
Technology

Architectural ambitions: learning through purpose

Thursday, May 23, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 4 min read
Ricardo Dabydeen in suit

Ricardo Dabydeen (he/him), a fourth-year Honours Planning student specializing in urban design, discusses his passion for architecture and how he found a sense of giving back to his community through his co-op journey.

Ricardo's co-op journey:

Environment
Government
Architecture

Trial and error: finding your passion through co-op

Thursday, May 16, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 5 min read
Hannah Teetzel standing in front of Secretariat logo

Hannah Teetzel (she/her) is a fourth-year Math and Business Administration student. In her blog, Hannah discusses finding her passion through unique co-ops, learning from all her experiences and the importance of being there for one another in the workplace.

Hannah's co-op journey:

Mathematics
Overcoming challenges
Skill-up

Co-op advice: don’t take a backseat to your life

Thursday, May 9, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 5 min read
University of Waterloo Health student, Kaitlyn Neustaedter, smiling

Kaitlyn Neustaedter (she/her) is a fourth year Faculty of Health student, minoring in psychology with an option in aging studies. She discusses her growth as a new professional through co-op and the importance of self-advocacy and intentionality during the application process.

Health
Staying motivated
Co-op tips