student profile
Clara Wong
Clara’s co-op terms have given her the confidence to say, “When I graduate, I think I will not only have the necessary knowledge to begin my career, but I will also have the experience required to carry myself properly in the workplace.”
Victor Ngo
Through co-op, Victor learned about his passions and gained valuable work experience in his field of geography.
Dan Gillean
Co-op has helped Dan gain career-related work experience, a deeper understanding of his SLAIS classes, and even a substantial scholarship based on an essay written about his work term experience.
Naomi Schemm
Following an introductory SLAIS course to the field of records management, Naomi was keen to gain work experience in the area; her eight-month co-op term with the Community Infrastructure Directorate of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada gave her the hands-on experience she was looking for.
Sophia Kim
2011 Student of the Year winner Sophia Kim says her co-op experiences at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada helped to land her “dream job” at the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco/Silicon Valley.
Susanne Sulzberger
Susanne says, “[co-op] really does prepare you for what lies ahead in the real world after school.”
Oliver Zihlmann
Oliver began his career as an Arts Co-op student and is now involved in the hiring of current co-op students at Global Medical Services, where he is a Senior Project Manager.
Sheena Bell
Sheena says “it was my co-op experiences, and the skills I gained in them, combined with my academic background which helped me achieve my dream of working for the United Nations.”
Belle Cheung
At the Mortal Coil Performance Society, Belle obtained a position that is directly relevant to her education and her intended career path.
Cindy Choo
Through work terms at the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation and UBC’s Faculty of Engineering, Cindy has realized that her career path is not limited to her English Literature degree.
