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Journey around the world for a co-op job

Thursday, January 20, 2022 by Anoushka Gupta | 3 min read
University of Waterloo Math co-op student, Anoushka Gupta, sitting on a chair and smiling

Hello! My name is Anoushka and I am a second-year Computer Science student. I have completed my first co-op work term as a Web Assistant for the Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) department at the University of Waterloo. 

Mathematics
Overcoming challenges
International

I understood the assignment: giving 110% on your co-op!

Thursday, January 13, 2022 by Fatima Muni | 6 min read
Image of a staircase with the text "Always give 110%!" on it, three people icons, a gold trophy, a gold medal, and a light bulb.

Want to make the most out of your co-op this term? I've got you covered!

Co-op tips

Turning a co-op position into a full-time career at KPMG

Thursday, January 6, 2022 by Fatima Muni | 5 min read
University of Waterloo Arts and Business co-op alum, Daynica Fisher, standing and smiling in a forest

Daynica Fisher is an Arts and Business Waterloo alum who majored in Sociology and minored in Human Resources Management. She shares her co-op experiences working in human resources and administration and how her co-op positions led her to a full-time career.

Arts
Co-op tips
Well-being
Alumni

Paving the way through co-op

Thursday, December 16, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 5 min read
University of Waterloo Environment co-op student, Matt Jay, standing in a banquet hall

Matt Jay, a third-year Environment student in the School of Planning, tells us all about his co-op experiences working for different cities and that perseverance is key when it comes to co-op!

Environment
Government
Staying motivated

Digital acceleration: tips to prepare you for the future of work (a recap)

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 6 min read
Image of RBC, Waterloo, and Microsoft logos in a straight line, the text "Beyond Digital Recap" on the top left, and some icons.

Missed the Beyond Digital event? Here's what you need to know

We don’t know what the future is going to look like, but that doesn’t mean we can’t prepare ourselves for it right now. In the midst of the pandemic, the world of work is becoming more digital than ever! But, as the world is changing, it’s important we learn how to progress ourselves as well.

Co-op tips

A software engineer’s code for co-op

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 6 min read
University of Waterloo Software Engineering co-op student, Joseph Tafese, sitting on a chair and talking

Joseph Tafese, a fourth-year Software Engineering student, shares the various software development jobs he has done for his co-op, and how his coding has progressed through his co-op experiences!

Engineering
Technology
Skill-up

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

Thursday, December 2, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 5 min read
University of Waterloo Health Sciences co-op student, Mahmoud Noweir, smiling while standing against a wall

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

Finding your first job is hard...but it gets easier

Thursday, November 25, 2021 by Nigharika Senthil Kumar | 2 min read
University of Waterloo Arts co-op student, Hameedat smiling in a garden

Hameedat Busari, a 4A Economics student at the University of Waterloo, shares some of her highlights and challenges of her co-ops during the pandemic! 

How has working remotely changed your lifestyle?

Arts
Government
Overcoming challenges

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

Finding a sense of direction through co-op

Thursday, November 18, 2021 by Fatima Muni | 2 min read
University of Waterloo Math co-op student, Everett, smiling in front of a staircase

Everett Zhang, a second-year Honours Math student, interested in pursuing a major in Computational Mathematics, gives us a little insight into his very first co-op experience and how it has helped him boost his confidence! 

Mathematics
Skill-up

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