by Fatima Muni | 7 min read
Abdurrahman Muni, a Waterloo alumnus who graduated in 2016 from the Arts and Business program, gives us a glimpse into his unique co-op journey and tells us about the entrepreneurial business he is running six years later in career coaching.
by Fatima Muni | 4 min read
Is your boss always busy? Don’t feel that you are getting enough face time with your supervisor? Now, this isn’t always the case when working a new job, but it does happen to some of us and it can be tough! Luckily, there are ways that can help you gain more confidence and get needed support.
By: Fatima Muni | 4 min read
It’s nearing the end of your co-op work term. You have probably come across different challenges, successes, and, hopefully, have learned a few valuable lessons along the way. Now it’s time for you to reflect on these experiences. As I’m sure a lot of you already know, you need to write a few work term reports in order to receive your co-op degree. So, without further ado, let’s get to writing!
By: Fatima Muni | 5 min read
Sana Allana (she/her), a 4B Biomedical Engineering student, gives us a look into the various co-op jobs she has had and the important lessons she has learned from these experiences.
By: Fatima Muni | 4 min read
2021 Arts Co-op Student of the Year Award recipient, Ingrid Kaffka, a fourth-year Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication (RMPC) student at Waterloo, discusses the great contributions she has made while completing her third co-op term at Red Canari!
By: Fatima Muni | 4 min read
The job search is stressful, challenging and can sometimes make you lose your patience. Not to mention, you’re on a study term so that just adds even more to your plate. Searching for a job can be difficult, but just like most things, it’s a learning process. You might apply for a hundred jobs and end up getting one or two interviews, or sometimes even zero. But don’t lose hope just yet! There are many ways for you to find a job and I’m here to sprinkle a little bit of guidance into your job search tactics.
By: Fatima Muni | 5 min read
Balancing your work life and personal life can get challenging. If this is something you are struggling with, check out these 5 tips to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle while doing co-op at Waterloo!
By: Fatima Muni | 6 min read
Jeffrey Ren, a fourth-year Urban Planning student at Waterloo, shares his co-op experiences working for the City of Windsor and the City of Ottawa, and how the connections he built through co-op got him an offer for a full-time job!
By: Jonny Hsu | 6 min read
For the past four years, I've been a student at the University of Waterloo studying in the Science and Business co-op program, specializing in Biochemistry. Being from B.C. - one of the reasons why I chose to fly across the country to attend Waterloo was because of the co-op program.
Fatima Muni | 6 min read