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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: Alison Chase | 7 min read

Stefan Venceljovski (he/him) is a double major Political Science and History student with a minor in international studies and a specialization in international relations. He is currently in his 3B term. Stefan speaks about how he has explored potential career paths through his co-op experiences.

By: Aadya Dixit | 5 min read

Kaitlyn Neustaedter (she/her) is a fourth year Faculty of Health student, minoring in psychology with an option in aging studies. She discusses her growth as a new professional through co-op and the importance of self-advocacy and intentionality during the application process.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

A career check-in with Cameron

by Cameron Stirrup | 3 min read 

Hello blog fans! Cameron here! If you don’t know me, I’d recommend you check out all the amazing student blogs we’ve featured so far this term. Fall term is in full swing and while all our exceptional students are being featured this term, I wanted to check in with all you as we pass the halfway point, to discuss the key significance of holding a conversation about career connections.

Monday, July 10, 2023

Five steps for co-op success

By: Cameron Stirrup | 3 min read

The process of embarking on your co-op career at the University of Waterloo is one that can be stressful. That feeling, however, relieves itself with practice and accessible support! Throughout your co-op journey at Waterloo, within Professional Development (PD) courses, contact with the Centre for Career Action (CCA), all the way to accepting your last offer before graduation, co-op at Waterloo is a rewarding experience to help jumpstart your career.

by Kaitlin Trendel | 3 min read

I think we can agree that co-op is a wonderful opportunity that will provide you with life-changing experiences that can accelerate your growth and development.

However, I think most co-op students can also agree, finding a job is hard and doing so while juggling university is even harder.