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By: Jacqueline Cardoso | 7 min read

Sophia Gabriel (she/her) is a fourth-year Honours Science and Business student specializing in biotechnology. Sophia discusses how her interdisciplinary degree prepared her for the world of work, shares the importance of having a presence on LinkedIn and encourages women in STEM to step out of their comfort zones.

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.

By: Aadya Dixit | 5 min read

Stephanie Davis (she/her) is a Master of Public Service student in her second year. Co-operative and Experiential Education is recognizing her as the Faculty of Arts Co-op Student of the Year for her remarkable work at the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs. Stephanie discusses her determination to make a difference and how it led to her making great strides in her co-op role.

By: Aadya Dixit | 5 min read

Frances Hallen (she/her) is the Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Engineering this year. In her fourth year of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Frances excelled during her work term at EDF Renewables. By combining her strong analytical skills and desire to solve social issues, Frances was able to make an impact while continuing her learning.

By: Aadya Dixit | 6 min read

This year’s Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Health is fourth-year Health Studies student Danielle Lebowitz (she/her). Danielle’s incredible work with patient genetic testing at Sunnybrook Hospital coupled with her consistency and dedication has earned her this prestigious award.

By: Aadya Dixit | 5 min read

Avery Sudsbury’s (she/her) passion and curiosity for the waste industry, demonstrated during her work term at the Engineering and Environmental Services, Region of Waterloo, has earned her the title of Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Environment. Avery shares the importance of making people aware of the effect they have on the environment and the value of mentorship.

By: Aadya Dixit | 4 min read

The Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Mathematics is Jessica Bohm (she/her). Jessica combined her passion for computer science and curiosity for physics at TRIUMF. During her work term she enhanced her already sharp critical thinking and problem-solving skills. She discusses pursuing a career in research and getting to work with complex machinery.

By: Aadya Dixit | 5 min read

Milena Gojsevic (she/her) is the Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Science. During her work term at Sunnybrook Hospital, she displayed commitment and curiosity towards scientific research. Milena delves into the details of her impressive journey as a clinical research assistant.

By: Jacqueline Cardoso | 5 min read

Kaija Donaldson (she/her) and Megan Davitsky (she/her) are both entering their third year of Kinesiology. Having completed their first two co-op terms at the School of Anatomy, Kaija and Megan discuss their work as anatomy program assistants, the positive impacts they have made on Waterloo youth and what they hope to accomplish in the future.

By: Jacqueline Cardoso | 8 min read

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.