No matter where your work term takes you, you’re part of a community of Waterloo co-op students navigating the experience together. From meeting fellow co-op students in your region to reading real co-op stories and attending events, there are many ways to stay connected, build friendships and make the most of your work term.
Co-op Connection on Discord
Co‑op Connection is a student-led Discord community designed to help you stay connected while you’re on your work term no matter where you are in the world. It’s a space to meet other co-op students, share experiences, find helpful resources and make the most of your time away from campus. Whether you’re looking for housing, local tips or just people to hang out with, the server is here to support you.
What you can expect:
- Regional channels to connect with students in your area
- Housing listings and reviews to support your search
- Casual chat spaces and voice channels to hang out
- In-person meetups hosted by student ambassadors
- Announcements about events, opportunities and updates
Co-op Connection meetups
Read real co-op experiences
The #MyCoopExperience blog is written by students, for students and shares real stories from across a wide range of co-op experiences. From exciting wins to unexpected challenges, these blogs highlight the full picture of work terms, giving you an honest look at what co-op can be like and helping you feel more prepared for your own journey.
Blog topics include:
- Personal stories about successes, setbacks and everything in between
- Advice on navigating workplaces, job searches and new environments
- Reflections on growth, learning and career exploration
- Real insights into different industries, roles and co-op paths
Recent blogs
Blog
Connecting communities through science and consulting
By: Iba Abbasi | 4 min read
Stepping into his first professional workplace, Ethan Pruchnicki expected to learn technical skills. Instead, he discovered confidence, found his voice and realized that growth often begins outside your comfort zone.
The human side of pharmacy
By: Iba Abbasi | 4 min read
For Mera Yousef, co-op transformed classroom knowledge into meaningful patient care, showing her that communication is just as important as clinical expertise.
Shaping the future of health through technology
By: Iba Abbasi | 5 min read
Across six co-op terms spanning startups, research labs and health-care institutions, Harleen Khangura explored different corners of biomedical engineering while using technology to help solve real-world health-care challenges.
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