Blog

By: Alison Chase | 5 min read

Lucas DeMello (he/him) is a Biomedical Engineering student in his 3B term. He has participated in a variety of unique opportunities through co-op, from designing scoreboards to helping alleviate world hunger with machine learning. Lucas also shares how he copes with living away from home.

By: Lauren Ballard | 7 min read

Jason Amri (he/him) is a fifth-year Computer Science and Business student. He discusses how he started a social venture called 3cycle and his experience having a co-op term in Dubai.

By: Lauren Ballard | 8 min read

Raymond Li is a fourth-year Computer Science student. He speaks about his experience working for PlayStation, Amazon and Tesla and how he landed a full-time job at Meta before graduating.

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.

By: Lauren Ballard | 6.5 min read

Shawn Benedict (he/him) is a fourth-year Nanotechnology Engineering student who worked in a wide range of industries. He speaks about how co-op helped him solidify his career goals.

By: Aadya Dixit | 3.5 min read

Stanley Miao (he/him) is a fourth-year Computer Science student. Sharing his experience, he talks about co-op broadening his perspective and the excitement associated with research.

By: Jacqueline Cardoso | 6 min read

Aryaman Chaturani (he/him), a third-year mechanical engineering student, discusses his international co-op in Uttarakhand, India, what he learned from his time abroad and the importance of making positive contributions to society through engineering.

By: Jacqueline Cardoso | 5 min read

Benjamin Ng (he/him), a second-year Software Engineering student, discusses his first work term in England, his passion for innovation and why he created Prep Trek, a nonprofit organization for incoming high school students.

By: Jacqueline Cardoso | 8 min read

Ryan Tang (he/him) is a third-year Geological Engineering student with an unwavering spirit for adventure. He narrates the thrilling story behind the photo that won him first place in the “Where in the World?!” photo contest, recaps valuable lessons from all three of his work terms and provides insight for students considering an international experience of their own.

By: Jacqueline Cardoso | 7 min

Jessica Bona (she/her) is a fourth-year Environment, Resources and Sustainability (ERS) student pursuing a minor in Peace and Conflict studies. As a recurring residence don at United College and Captain of the University of Waterloo dance team she is a pillar of the school community.