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Paving the way through co-op

Thursday, December 16, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 5 min read
University of Waterloo Environment co-op student, Matt Jay, standing in a banquet hall

Matt Jay, a third-year Environment student in the School of Planning, tells us all about his co-op experiences working for different cities and that perseverance is key when it comes to co-op!

Environment
Government
Staying motivated

Digital acceleration: tips to prepare you for the future of work (a recap)

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 6 min read
Image of RBC, Waterloo, and Microsoft logos in a straight line, the text "Beyond Digital Recap" on the top left, and some icons.

Missed the Beyond Digital event? Here's what you need to know

We don’t know what the future is going to look like, but that doesn’t mean we can’t prepare ourselves for it right now. In the midst of the pandemic, the world of work is becoming more digital than ever! But, as the world is changing, it’s important we learn how to progress ourselves as well.

Co-op tips

A software engineer’s code for co-op

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 6 min read
University of Waterloo Software Engineering co-op student, Joseph Tafese, sitting on a chair and talking

Joseph Tafese, a fourth-year Software Engineering student, shares the various software development jobs he has done for his co-op, and how his coding has progressed through his co-op experiences!

Engineering
Technology
Skill-up

A Health student’s transition from working at home to in-person

Thursday, December 2, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 5 min read
University of Waterloo Health Sciences co-op student, Mahmoud Noweir, smiling while standing against a wall

Mahmoud Noweir, a second-year Health Sciences student, shares his experience working remotely as a Research Assistant, and tells us all about how his very first in-person co-op is going!

Health