Finding a career you’ll love, pursuing further education, and thriving in Waterloo’s co-op program.
What to expect in co-op
To co-op or not to co-op? This is an important decision you'll have to make when choosing a program at Waterloo. Here’s the inside scoop to help you decide if a co-op program is right for you!
How to choose a career
Deciding on a career can be daunting, but we have plenty of experience guiding students through the process. Learn how to chose the right career for you.
What's the difference between co-ops and internships?
Sometimes the words are used interchangeably, but there's actually quite a few differences!
How co-op can help you explore potential careers
Maybe you've known for years what you want to do for a career but just aren't sure where to start. Cue co-op, a unique opportunity that helps you gain experience in your area of interest.
What can you do with a communications degree?
A Communication Studies degree is a great steppingstone to pursue any passion you’ve got.
Business careers of the future
While the future can’t be predicted with 100 per cent certainty, some trends indicate the kinds of skills that will be needed to thrive in an ever-evolving, high-tech-driven world.
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Careers and further education
- How to become a recreation therapist
- How to become a pharmacist
- How to become a geologist or geoscientist
- How to become a teacher in Ontario
- How to become a lawyer in Canada
- How to get into medical school
- What can you do with an economics degree?
- Is a master's degree right for you?
- Grad school? Med school? Law school?
- The future of engineering jobs
- Health care jobs in demand for the future
- Careers for arts students in the age of automation
- Careers in the environment, sustainability, and climate change
- Bachelor of Sustainability and Financial Management: Exploring career pathways
- Future careers in mathematics
- Bachelor of Science career paths: careers to shape the future
- How to gain experience if you're not in co-op
Co-op and experiential learning
- The Waterloo experience: Exploring careers and building skills for your future
- How to gain experience if you're not in co-op
- 5 tips for a successful co-op work term
- What’s the difference between co-ops and internships?
- How co-op can help you explore potential careers
- The truth about co-op for Math students
- Co-op or regular in the Faculty of Health? Take our quiz!
- Powerful work terms in Therapeutic Recreation
- Networking helps Recreation and Sport Business student land impactful co-op roles
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