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Making moves in robotics

Thursday, August 24, 2023 by Cameron Stirrup | 5 min read
Todd Tang looking downwards.

In middle school, Todd Tang (he/him), discovered a passion that has led him to co-op at the University of Waterloo. Today, the second-year Mechatronics Engineering student talks about his goal to lend a helping hand to the field of robotics and bring robots, as well as his career, to life.

Engineering

Contributing to a healthy future

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 by Deborah Tewelde | 2 min read
Deborah Tewelde smiling.

Deborah Tewelde is a third-year Health student. In her blog, she talks about her most recent work term, acquiring skills within the world of healthcare and how she’s taken on multiple responsibilities that have contributed to maximizing the efficiencies seen in her workplace.

Health

Turning to E Co-op - a fresh "start-up"

Thursday, August 17, 2023 by Nivi Ranjit | 3 min read
Nivi Ranjit.

Nivi Ranjit, a third year Arts student at the University of Waterloo, discusses her change in educational path from healthcare, to majoring in economics and how the Enterprise Co-op (E Co-op) program with the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business is helping to "start-up" her future.

Overcoming challenges
Startup

Contributing to Indigenous health internationally

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 by Maya Morton Ninomiya | 5 min read
Maya Morton Ninomiya smiling while holding a poster board.

Maya Morton Ninomiya, a fourth-year Health student, discusses her experience working in Australia and provides all the tips and tricks to tackling a term abroad.

Health
International

Beyond Silicon Valley - exploring the GaN revolution

Thursday, August 3, 2023 by Bhavana Balasubramanian | 3 min read
Dhruv Thakkar smiling.

Dhruv Thakkar is currently in his second-year of Mechatronics Engineering and has completed two work terms so far. In this blog, Dhruv explains his new-found passion for the electronics industry and shares how his co-op experience has helped him grow and find himself. He also reflects on his time in California and gives us a glimpse into that life.  

Engineering
International

Fighting cancer one co-op at a time

Thursday, July 27, 2023 by Bhavana Balasubramanian | 4 min read
An image of Mahdi (on the left) and his colleague

Mahdi Farzad Naimi (he/him), a fourth- year Health Science student, shares his journey working in the field of cancer research. He discusses the importance of how co-op solidifies your passions and reinforces your academic knowledge.  

Health
Research
UN SDGs

Lessons from a sleep lab co-op student

Thursday, July 20, 2023 by Bhavana Balasubramanian | 4 min read
An image of Louise

Louise De Andrade is a fourth-year Psychology student, in the Arts and Business program. She shares her experience looking for a co-op in the arts and talks about her achievements and challenges during her co-op terms.

Arts
Research

A career in genetic counselling driven by co-op

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 by Danielle Lebowitz | 2 min read
Danielle Lebowitz.

Danielle Lebowitz, a fourth-year Health Sciences co-op student, shares her positive experience working as a genetic counselling assistant and how her patients have made the difference in her hopes of transforming it into a full-time career.

Health

Finding new paths as a mature student

Thursday, July 13, 2023 by Máire Slater
An image of Maire

Hi, my name is Máire Slater, and I am an Arts co-op student in English Rhetoric and Communication Design, in the Major Research Paper stream. 

Arts
Overcoming challenges
Grad
Research

Five steps for co-op success

Monday, July 10, 2023 by Cameron Stirrup | 3 min read
Three co-op students walking on a flight of stairs in Tatham Centre.

The process of embarking on your co-op career at the University of Waterloo is one that can be stressful. That feeling, however, relieves itself with practice and accessible support! Throughout your co-op journey at Waterloo, within Professional Development (PD) courses, contact with the Centre for Career Action (CCA), all the way to accepting your last offer before graduation, co-op at Waterloo is a rewarding experience to help jumpstart your career.

Co-op tips

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