Posts for the Topic International

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

Bringing people together in the digital world

Thursday, March 21, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 5 min read

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

Scaling new heights on co-op

Thursday, March 7, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 8 min read

University of Waterloo student, Ryan Tang, taking a photo with his camera.

Ryan Tang (he/him) is a third-year Geological Engineering student with an unwavering spirit for adventure. He narrates the thrilling story behind the photo that won him first place in the “Where in the World?!” photo contest, recaps valuable lessons from all three of his work terms and provides insight for students considering an international experience of their own.

Engineering

Overcoming challenges

International

Research

Sparking change from Waterloo to Austria

Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 7 min

University of Waterloo student, Jessica Bona, smiling at a lookout point in Europe.

Jessica Bona (she/her) is a fourth-year Environment, Resources and Sustainability (ERS) student pursuing a minor in Peace and Conflict studies. As a recurring residence don at United College and Captain of the University of Waterloo dance team she is a pillar of the school community. Jessica discusses what drew her towards ERS, the value of working for a non-profit and her experience conducting research in Austria.

“Seeking discomfort leads to great personal growth”

Thursday, February 15, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 5 min read

University of Waterloo student, Sam Roberge-Arnott, standing outside of Griffith Observatory with his bicycle.

Sam Roberge-Arnott (he/him) is in his fourth year of studying mechatronics engineering. Having completed six work terms, Sam imparts wisdom on building connections in university, standing out in competitive programs and embracing international opportunities.

Engineering

International

Startup

Blueprints and baguettes: designing buildings in Paris

Thursday, February 1, 2024 by Jacqueline Cardoso | 6 min read

University of Wateroo student, Michael Salib, smiling in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Michael Salib (he/him), a fourth-year Architecture student, shares how the architecture curriculum and the co-op program offer students the freedom to explore new cultures and reconnect with their own.

Architecture

International

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

Byte-sized adventures

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 by Luke Tao | 4 min read

Luke Tao (he/him), a fourth-year Computer Science student, shares his co-op experience that has taken him coast to coast on his software development quest.

Mathematics

International

Technology

Building software skills in Britain

Thursday, November 23, 2023 by Tailai Wang | 4 min read

Hello! My name is Tailai Wang, a fifth-year Computer Science and Business Administration student. I’ll be sharing my story about my past internship in London, England as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Palantir Technologies!

Mathematics

International

Ambition and action: a changemaker’s vision for youth prosperity

Monday, November 20, 2023 by Darren Baine | 3 min read

University of Waterloo student, Darren Baine, sitting on a rocky beach with sunglasses.

Darren Harry Baine (he/him) is an individual on an inspired journey of continual growth and development. He views himself as an ‘inspired work-in-progress' in his third year of Biology with a Bioinformatics option. As an international student originally from Kampala, Uganda, he is determined to deliver quality education on an international scale through his non-profit initiative, the Young Eye Foundation. Darren shares his inspiring co-op and entrepreneurial journey, as well as how the Enterprise Co-op program enabled these two journeys to come together.

Science

International