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Finding passion in the workplace through physiotherapy

Friday, April 19, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 4 min read
Claire Lemon at work on desk

Claire Lemon (she/her), a fourth-year Kinesiology student, shares her journey from being a co-op student herself to now supervising new co-op students, the importance of building connections in the workplace and always putting her patients’ comfort first.

Health
Skill-up

Research towards remission 

Thursday, April 11, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 5 min read
Rahul posing in a suit

Rahul Desai (he/him), a third-year Health student, discusses his experience at the Odette Cancer Center, his love for research and the wide variety of work within healthcare. 

Health
Research

Making a difference in mechanical engineering

Thursday, April 4, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 6 min read
University of Waterloo student, Aryaman Chaturani, holding a baby goat.

Aryaman Chaturani (he/him), a third-year mechanical engineering student, discusses his international co-op in Uttarakhand, India, what he learned from his time abroad and the importance of making positive contributions to society through engineering. 

Engineering
International

Driving sustainable change in STEM

Thursday, March 28, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 7 min read
Headshot of University of Waterloo student, Sophia Gabriel.

Sophia Gabriel (she/her) is a fourth-year Honours Science and Business student specializing in biotechnology. Sophia discusses how her interdisciplinary degree prepared her for the world of work, shares the importance of having a presence on LinkedIn and encourages women in STEM to step out of their comfort zones.

Science
UN SDGs

Bringing people together in the digital world

Thursday, March 21, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 5 min read
Headshot of University of Waterloo student, Benjamin Ng.

Benjamin Ng (he/him), a second-year Software Engineering student, discusses his first work term in England, his passion for innovation and why he created Prep Trek, a nonprofit organization for incoming high school students.

Engineering
International

Renewable solutions: problem solving in the energy sector

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 5 min read
Frances Hallen smiling while standing in front of staircase

Frances Hallen (she/her) is the Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Engineering this year.

Co-op Student of the Year
Engineering

Making impacts to quality of life through scientific research

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 5 min read
Milena Gojsevic smiling while standing in front of staircase

Milena Gojsevic (she/her) is the Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Science. During her work term at Sunnybrook Hospital, she displayed commitment and curiosity towards scientific research.

Co-op Student of the Year
Science
Research

Turning co-op dreams into reality through genetic counselling

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 6 min read
Danielle Lebowitz smiling while standing in front of staircase

This year’s Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Health is fourth-year Health Studies student Danielle Lebowitz (she/her).

Co-op Student of the Year
Health

Making the best out of waste: a greener future

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 5 min read
Avery Sudsbury smiling while standing in front of staircase

Avery Sudsbury’s (she/her) passion and curiosity for the waste industry, demonstrated during her work term at the Engineering and Environmental Services, Region of Waterloo, has earned her the title of 

Co-op Student of the Year
Environment

Working towards a better future: a public service student’s journey

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 by Aadya Dixit | 5 min read
Stephanie Davis smiling while standing in front of staircase

Stephanie Davis (she/her) is a Master of Public Service student in her second year.

Co-op Student of the Year
Arts
Research

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