Co‑operative and Experiential Education (CEE) offers a range of services and supports to help you navigate your co‑op journey with confidence. Whether you’re exploring opportunities, adjusting your plans or managing challenges, you’ll find guidance and resources to support your well‑being, success and sense of connection every step of the way.
Connect with your co-op advisor
Your co-op advisor is here to support you before, during and after your work term. Whether you have questions, need guidance or want to explore your options, your advisor can help connect you with the right resources and next steps.
Connect with your co-op advisor by sending them a message on WaterlooWorks. If you’re heading into an international (non‑U.S.) work term, you may be matched with a specialized advisor to support your experience abroad.
Co-op tips and advice
Hear from fellow co-op students about the tips and advice they have from navigating their own co-op experiences.
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.
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.
Answering your questions about co-op
Learn from fellow co-op students! Discover other co-op student experiences, job search tips, tips for applying, interviews and more.
Students answers questions like:
- How many jobs do I apply to?
- What is the average pay I should expect?
- What happens if I don't find a job on time?