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January 2024

Humans: the most valuable resource at work

Thursday, January 25, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 8 min

University of Waterloo student, Natalie Alhadidi, smiling in a grassy field with a windmill in the background.

Natalie Alhadidi (she/her) is a fourth-year Psychology student with an impressive set of interpersonal skills. As a student interested in a career in human resources, Natalie discusses the value of collaboration in the workplace, the importance of finding intrinsic motivation and the value of international co-op experiences.

Science

International

Staying motivated

Great experiences in the great lakes

Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 5 min read

University of Waterloo student, Putri Cullinane, smiling on a trail in the woods.

Putri Cullinane (she/her) is a third-year Environment, Resources and Sustainability major pursuing a minor in Economics. Her passion for water research and climate action shines through as she discusses her work experience in government and non-profit roles, along with strategies for maintaining well-being in the face of eco-anxiety.

Environment

Research

Well-being

Decoding challenges in the data world

Thursday, January 11, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 5 min read

University of Waterloo student, Shashwat Murawala, smiling in the forest.

Shashwat Murawala (he/him), a second-year Computer Science student, discusses his first co-op experience as a data analyst at JANA corporation while highlighting the importance of continuous learning in the ever-evolving technology field.

Mathematics

Technology