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
Building AI beyond borders
Iba Abbasi | 6 min read
Stepping outside his comfort zone took Vivek Upadhyay from Canada's public service to Japan's technology industry, where co-op reshaped both his career goals and his perspective on growth.
Finding the people behind data
Iba Abbasi | 5 min read
Rasana Yogarajan’s co-op journey showed her that data has the greatest impact when paired with communication, storytelling and connection.
Composting new possibilities in Thailand
Iba Abbasi | 5.5 min read
In rural Thailand, Timea Siket is learning that meaningful research can start with community needs, hands-on problem-solving and the freedom to innovate.
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