News archive - 2023

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Waterloo’s Powering Change program impacts youth in the Dominican Republic

Children playing chess and other board games

by: Krista Henry (she/her)

Co-op student on an international work term supports community-focused education

Sofiya (Sonya) Romantsov never dreamed she would have the opportunity to work abroad.

Friday, October 20, 2023

Fall 2023 co-op convocation spotlight

Waterloo convocation ceremony

by: Lily Francis (she/her)

Graduating Warriors reflect on their co-op journeys while embracing the future.

We interviewed students who are preparing to graduate this week and asked them to reflect on their co-op journey, professional achievements and plans for the future.


Camille Huo (PharmD '23), she/her

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Spring 2023 co-op convocation spotlight

A student in convocation activity

by: Isabella Deak

Waterloo's graduating Warriors reflect on their co-op journeys while embracing the future.

We interviewed students who are preparing to graduate this week and asked them to reflect on their co-op journey, professional achievements and plans for the future.


Breanna DeFreitas (she/her)

Discovered that the Faculty of Environment is where her future lies and plans to return to Waterloo this fall to pursue her master's degree.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Waterloo co-op students create long-lasting memories at Camp Brebeuf

Wooden sign inscribed with the words 'Camp Brebeuf - Experience.Fun.Outside"

By: Asia Dale (she/her)

University of Waterloo co-op students are embracing unique and adventurous employment opportunities during their work terms at Camp Brebeuf.

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Co-op students become role models for K-8 students at LAUNCH Waterloo 

Waterloo co-op student working as a program co-ordinator and coach at LAUNCH Waterloo

By: Maddie Savage (she/her)

University of Waterloo co-op students who want to make a positive impact on young people may find the opportunity to do so at LAUNCH Waterloo.