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One organization, two different roles

Thursday, May 26, 2022 by Fatima Muni | 6 min read
University of Waterloo Health Science co-op student, Abdullah Butt, smiling in a building.

Abdullah Butt (he/him), a fourth-year student in the Health Science program, shares what it has been like to work in research for both of his co-ops and how he was able to successfully take lead on one of his projects!

Health
Mentorship

Do you have a busy boss? 4 tips to help you navigate this

Thursday, May 19, 2022 by Fatima Muni | 4 min read
The text "Busy Boss Tips", a clock icon, a text bubble with a light bulb icon inside of it.

Is your boss always busy? Don’t feel that you are getting enough face time with your supervisor? Now, this isn’t always the case when working a new job, but it does happen to some of us and it can be tough! Luckily, there are ways that can help you gain more confidence and get needed support. Here are four things you can try out when faced with this kind of situation.

Co-op tips

When a student helps students: working at WUSA

Thursday, May 12, 2022 by Fatima Muni | 4 min read
University of Waterloo Health co-op student, Navya Manoj, sitting in a car and smiling.

Navya Manoj (she/her), a second-year Health Studies student, shares what her experience has been like completing her first co-op with Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA), and how her prior experience with the organization led her to the position she is in today!

Health
Well-being

Exploring different job avenues during co-op

Thursday, May 5, 2022 by Charlie Jou-Ter Woort | 3 min read
University of Waterloo Environment co-op student, Charlie Jou-ter Woort, sitting on grass and smiling.

My name is Charlie Jou-ter Woort (they/them), and I am currently in-between my 3B and 4A term. I am an Environment, Resources, and Sustainability student in the co-op program. I chose the University of Waterloo specifically for the co-op program.

Environment
Overcoming challenges