Alice Chu (BA ’18) let go of her corporate dreams to explore a passion for food and interest in law
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After completing her co-op terms at the University of Waterloo, Alice Chu (BA ’18) felt a corporate career was no longer the right fit for her. On this episode of Uncharted, she shares her journey from the Honours Arts and Business program to a thriving career in the food industry, then pursuing a second career in law. Alice opens up about her transformative co-op terms, how an exchange to Singapore ignited her passion for food and how she’s committed to lifelong learning and pursuing new interests.
(1:36) Lessons from co-op terms
(3:46) An adventure abroad
(7:51) Living in the moment
(9:24) Launching a career in the food industry
(13:12) Pursuing an interest in law
(15:00) What is next for Alice?
(16:55) Remembering the Bombshelter Pub
You can find Alice Chu on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
