Co-operative Education

From performing arts to corporate banking

Iba Abbasi | 5 min read — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Iba Abbasi | 5 min read

Karen Xie’s co-op journey showed her that a Psychology background can open doors in arts, fintech and banking.

Tags: Arts, Making an impact, Mentorship

Finding the people behind data

Iba Abbasi | 5 min read — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Iba Abbasi | 5 min read

Rasana Yogarajan’s co-op journey showed her that data has the greatest impact when paired with communication, storytelling and connection.

Tags: Mathematics, Job Applications, Making an impact, Co-op tips

Composting new possibilities in Thailand

Iba Abbasi | 5.5 min read — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Iba Abbasi | 5.5 min read

In rural Thailand, Timea Siket is learning that meaningful research can start with community needs, hands-on problem-solving and the freedom to innovate.

Tags: Science, Work abroad, Research, Sustainability

Connecting communities through science and consulting

Iba Abbasi | 4 min read — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

By: Iba Abbasi | 4 min read

Stepping into his first professional workplace, Ethan Pruchnicki expected to learn technical skills. Instead, he discovered confidence, found his voice and realized that growth often begins outside your comfort zone.

Tags: Co-op tips, Science, Overcoming challenges

The human side of pharmacy

Iba Abbasi | 4 min read — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

By: Iba Abbasi | 4 min read

For Mera Yousef, co-op transformed classroom knowledge into meaningful patient care, showing her that communication is just as important as clinical expertise.

Tags: Pharmacy, Research, Overcoming challenges

Shaping the future of health through technology

Iba Abbasi | 5 min read — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

By: Iba Abbasi | 5 min read

Across six co-op terms spanning startups, research labs and health-care institutions, Harleen Khangura explored different corners of biomedical engineering while using technology to help solve real-world health-care challenges.

Tags: Engineering, Research, Arrange your own job, Technology

The art behind the sale

Iba Abbasi | 4 min read — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Iba Abbasi | 4 min read

Through co-op, Adam Kafi transformed uncertainty about his degree and future into confidence in both his abilities and career path.

Tags: Arts, Startup, Overcoming challenges, Work abroad

Five tips for working remotely as a co-op student

Alita Thomas — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

With the increase of remote work over recent years, many of you have probably been asked by your employer to work remotely.

Tags: Co-op tips

Where product meets possibility

Iba Abbasi | 5 min read — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Iba Abbasi | 5 min read

Chantelle Thierry explored product marketing, strategy and management, using each experience to better understand where her skills, interests and goals aligned.

Tags: Arts, Co-op tips, Making an impact

Curious minds building smarter machines

Iba Abbasi | 4.5 min read — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

By: Iba Abbasi | 4.5 min read

Curiosity, co-op and a willingness to ask questions helped Krithika Kannan turn automation work into a passion for building impactful AI solutions.

Tags: Mathematics, Co-op tips, Artificial intelligence