By: Megan Dash | 4 min read
From designing cutting-edge biomedical devices to navigating life in a new country, Jordyn Maywood’s co-op adventures in Ireland pushed her engineering skills and personal growth to new heights.
By: Anajanaa Vimalathas | 3.5 min read
From student engagement to health research and quality assurance, Anajanaa shares how her experiences helped to shape her career path and why it’s important not to limit yourself during the job search.
By: Megan Dash | 5.5 min read
All the achievements, challenges and lessons Mihir Gupta learned from his nonlinear co-op journey that ended with him landing his dream role at Blue Origin.
By: Megan Dash | 4 min read
Niky Mathioudakis uncovers the challenges, rewards and complexities that come with working in the public health field.
By: Emily Fitzgerald | 4 min read
From overcoming self-doubt to being part of an interview panel, Emily Fitzgerald shares how co-op shaped her confidence, adaptability and career aspirations.
By: Alison Chase | 5 min read
Through a series of challenging and eye-opening co-op experiences, Jessica Canlas discovered the importance of resilience, self-advocacy and staying true to her passion for medicine.
By: Alison Chase | 5 min read
Changing lanes to arrive in her dream program, Octavia Andrushko shares her experiences changing majors and working outside the Faculty of Environment.
By: Alison Chase | 5 min read
Saskia Hambali, a GBDA student, shares how seemingly unrelated past experiences led to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Rawan Miznazi (she/her) is a fourth-year Health Sciences student in the Faculty of Health. Rawan shares her experiences at BioPed and Trexo Robotics, where she worked hands-on with patients. Her time at Trexo Robotics sparked a passion for research into the social and cognitive impacts of assistive robotic devices on children, leading her to pursue an undergraduate thesis in the field.
By: Lauren Ballard | 7 min read
Ellie Wise (she/her) is a third-year Biotechnology and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) student. She gives advice on writing cover letters and résumés, approaching interviews and how to search for a job you’re passionate about.