By: Megan Dash | 4 min read
How Danial Ghamari is building his career towards becoming a researcher and professor in mathematical physics.
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
What Mariam Elsoukkary learned about flexibility, cultural sensitivity and resilience as a pharmacy assistant in Nunavut.
By: Lauren Ballard | 3.5 min read
Sam Fairburn (they/them) is a fourth-year Honours Biochemistry student in the Faculty of Science. Sam shares their diverse co-op experiences across government, industry and academia fields. They also discuss their most recent work term where they had the opportunity to contribute to the discovery of novel phage defense genes.
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.
Michelle Kao (she/her), a third-year Physics and Astronomy student, has been recognized as the Faculty of Science Co-op Student of the Year for her outstanding contributions at the National Research Council, Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre. Michelle is also the 2024 winner of the Experiential & Work Integrated Learning Ontario (EWO) Co-op Student of the Year.
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: 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: Lauren Ballard | 4 min read
Yashasvi Modi (she/them) is a third-year Biology student in the Life Sciences program. She speaks about her experience working with unsupportive co-workers and how reaching out to her supervisor allowed her to still make the most of her co-op.
By: Lauren Ballard | 5 min read
Thenuja Vittanachchi (she/her) is a third-year Environmental Science student specializing in Ecology. She details her experience having a co-op term in South Africa and how she dealt with the challenges of living on the other side of the world.