Blog

By: Alison Chase | 3.5 min read

Franklin Ramirez (he/him) is in his 3A term of Computer Science with a specialization in artificial intelligence and minor in psychology. Franklin discusses finding a co-op job that suits him and how he hones his skills to match his career goals. He also shares his tips and strategies for effectively utilizing his résumé in co-op.

By: Alison Chase | 5 min read

Janine Fletcher (she/her) is in her 3B term of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the University of Waterloo. Throughout her time as a co-op student, Janine has explored multiple sides of health care from hospital emergency rooms to independent pharmacies.

By: Alison Chase | 5 min read

Ciara Fletcher (she/her) is a fourth-year Honours Arts student in Legal Studies with a minor in Philosophy. She talks about learning to pivot and try new things in co-op. Ciara also offers advice to other Faculty of Arts and Legal Studies students exploring co-op opportunities, highlighting the rewards of stepping outside traditional Legal Studies roles to explore new fields and sectors, such as human resources and technology companies.

By: Celeena George | 3 min read

Celeena George (she/her) is a fifth-year Health Sciences co-op student who is graduating in the class of 2025. In her blog, Celeena discusses the variety of co-op positions she has held and her future aspirations.

By: Sara Gatti | 3 min read

Sara Gatti (she/her) is a third-year Health Sciences student. She talks about learning to adapt and finding confidence during her co-op experience. Sara also shares her advice for students balancing work, school and extracurriculars while gaining hands-on industry experience.

By: Alison Chase | 6 min read

Misha Niculeanu (he/him) is an Honours Mathematics double major in Actuarial Science and Statistics, with a minor in Management Studies in his 4A term. He discusses how he stands out in interviews and shares tips on how he has dealt with struggles in his co-op terms.

By: Lauren Ballard | 6.5 min read

Komal Vachhani (she/her) is a third-year Computer Engineering student. She speaks about her experience working in the robotics field and how to make the most of living in new places.

By: Alison Chase | 5 min read

Maliha Karim (she/her) is an Honours Arts student majoring in Communications and minoring in Digital Arts Communication (DAC) in her 4A term. Maliha talks about working outside her faculty and bringing her knowledge to the Faculty of Environment to boost their social media presence.

By: Lauren Ballard | 5 min read

Jason Tsang (he/him) is a fourth-year Pharmacy student. He speaks about his experience working in the outpatient oncology department at North York General Hospital and how students must leave their comfort zone to grow.

By: Feyza Tunc | 3 min read

Feyza Tunc (she/her) is a third-year Health Sciences student who shares her insights from working in occupational health and safety at Markham Stouffville Hospital. She highlights her experience organizing mask fittings, creating physical demands analysis (PDA) reports and shadowing doctors during orthopedic and laparoscopic surgeries.