To go or not to go? Hear from others!
Each year, Waterloo students work abroad in places all over the world. They return with valuable work and life experiences — from learning a new language or skill to exploring their intercultural effectiveness. Read these great blogs, by students and for students, about their experiences abroad.
Learning, leading and leveraging AI
Dev Shah took his interest in artificial intelligence (AI) to the workplace, where he created innovative solutions to solve company’s pain points.
Bridging health care and technology in Singapore
Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, Disha Patel’s co-op journey has taken her across the globe to Singapore where she is exploring technology and health care while gaining new insights within her industry.
Gaining independence and work experience in Ireland
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.
Navigating new cities and careers in tech
How co-op helped Zain Salman explore various fields of software engineering and overcome the challenges of moving to a new city.
Learning about actuarial science around the world
Misha Niculeanu (he/him), an Honours Mathematics double major in Actuarial Science and Statistics, with a minor in Management Studies, discusses how he stands out in interviews and shares tips on how he has dealt with struggles in his co-op terms.
Diversifying my skill set: exploring different engineering industries
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.