Posts for the Topic Health

Developing an interest in research studies

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 by Rachel Almaw | 2 min read

Rachel Almaw, a fourth-year Health Studies student, shares what it has been like working with Dr. Monica Maly in the Mobilize Clinical Biomechanics Lab during her second co-op term!

Health

Overcoming challenges

One organization, two different roles

Thursday, May 26, 2022 by Fatima Muni | 6 min read

Abdullah Butt (he/him), a fourth-year student in the Health Science program, shares what it has been like to work in research for both of his co-ops and how he was able to successfully take lead on one of his projects!

Health

Mentorship

When a student helps students: working at WUSA

Thursday, May 12, 2022 by Fatima Muni | 4 min read

Navya Manoj (she/her), a second-year Health Studies student, shares what her experience has been like completing her first co-op with Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA), and how her prior experience with the organization led her to the position she is in today!

Health

Well-being

Becoming a co-founder on co-op

Monday, April 25, 2022 by Fatima Muni | 4 min read

University of Waterloo Health Studies co-op student, Madison McBay, smiling.

Madison McBay (she/her), a fourth-year Health student in Health Informatics, shares what it has been like building a business from the ground up and how she transitioned into the role of co-founder as a co-op student.

Co-op Student of the Year

Health

Startup

Building skills and relationships: Sarina's experience

Monday, April 18, 2022 by Sarina Nathoo | 2 min read

Hi! My name is Sarina and I am a 3B Honours Public Health student, minoring in Gerontology and Political Science. Today, I will be sharing my co-op experience working in the Department of National Defence - Canadian Forces Health Services Group!

Health

Working remotely

Research and community: welcome to the Ontario Health Team

Monday, April 11, 2022 by Shelby McManus | 3 min read

Hi there! My name is Shelby and I am a fourth-year co-op student in Health Studies. I am excited to share my experience working with the KW4 Ontario Health Team (OHT) and the useful skills I have gained along the way!

Health

Skill-up

A Health student’s transition from working at home to in-person

Thursday, December 2, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 5 min read

Mahmoud Noweir, a second-year Health Sciences student, shares his experience working remotely as a Research Assistant, and tells us all about how his very first in-person co-op is going!

Health

Learning and growing through the healthcare industry

Monday, November 22, 2021 by Hussain Ali Naqvi | 4 min read

University of Waterloo Honours Health Studies co-op student, Hussain, standing in a venue

Hi! My name is Hussain Ali Naqvi and I'm a 3B Honours Health Studies co-op student. I wanted to share my co-op experiences in the healthcare system and the lessons I've learned on my journey to becoming a physician!

Who is your employer?

Health

Overcoming challenges

Journaling pushes me to keep learning something new

Thursday, October 14, 2021 by Emily Tam

University of Waterloo Kinesiology co-op student, Emily outside by a building

Emily Tam, a fourth-year Kinesiology student at the University of Waterloo, shares how she kept herself motivated by journaling during her co-op terms.

How did you keep yourself motivated during your work term?

Health

Staying motivated

Working remotely

Exploring oncology in co-op

Thursday, September 16, 2021 by Nigharika Senthil Kumar

Iman Salehi, a third-year Health Studies major and Medical Physiology minor student, shares how he found a deeper meaning in oncology from his co-ops.

Health

Skill-up

Overcoming challenges