Yasmin Zeidan
Double Major in Economics and International Relations Where did Yasmin Work? Work Term 1: Junior Policy Analyst, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – Automative Transportation, Digital and Industry Skills Branch Work Term 2: Public Policy and Business Development Intern, Tesla What did Yasmin Accomplish? Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) In her role […]
Lee Barrett-Lennard
BA International Relations and MA Political Science We asked UBC alumnus Lee Barrett-Lennard to share his unique perspectives of his time as a student in the Arts Co-op Program. As an undergraduate Arts Co-op student, Lee worked at the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre as a Project Assistant and later as a Jr. Analyst with […]
Alicia Barker-Åström
Dual Degree with Sciences Po, Honours in Political Science and International Relations Where did Alicia work? Work Term 1: Junior Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada Work Term 2: Junior Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada What did Alicia accomplish? Junior Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada In Alicia’s role as a Junior Trade Commissioner at Global Affairs […]
Bruce Yao
Major in International Relations, Minor in Geography Where did Bruce work? Work Term 1: Administrative Assistant, Transport Canada Work Term 2: Policy Analyst, Environment and Climate Change Canada Work Term 3: Political & Trade Intern, Embassy of Canada to the Netherlands We asked Bruce to share a few thoughts with us as he begins his […]
Aliza-Marie Smith
2022 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year, Honourable Mention Through her co-op term with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Aliza’s outstanding achievements supported the government’s ongoing process of reconciliation and recognition of rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Contributions to Advancing Reconciliation in Canada As a Junior Analyst, Aliza supported fiscal policy […]
Michelle Wei
Honours Political Science with International Relations 2022 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year In a time of significant international conflict and crises, Arts Co-op student Michelle Wei has made her mark on the world stage, through her efforts to support the critical work of Canada’s humanitarian response in Iraq, Ukraine, Yemen, and Syria. Impact […]
Sofia Cuyegkeng
2021 Undergraduate Student of the Year – Honourable Mention Excellence in the Workplace Sofia worked at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) as a Junior Research Scholar on two main projects, one for the APEC Business Advisory Council, and the other for the Public Health Agency of Canada. For these projects, Sofia conducted […]
Sameer Esmail
2021 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year Excellence in the Workplace During his co-op term as an intern with the U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver, Sameer Esmail was responsible for researching and drafting diplomatic cables on major political and economic developments, preparing briefing notes and speeches for the U.S. Consul General and other senior […]
Sarah Tang
BA: Double Major in Music and International Relations Where Did Sarah Work? Work Term 1 (4 months): Public Diplomacy Intern, U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver Work Term 2 (8 months): Junior International Development Officer, Global Affairs Canada Work Term 3 (8 months): Co-op Student, B.C. Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation What Did Sarah […]
Morrell Andrews
2016 Undergraduate Student of the Year – Honourable Mention Morrell Andrews received an honourable mention for the 2016 Arts Co-op Undergraduate Student of the Year Award. Morrell was recognized for her co-op term as the Desk Officer for Global Affairs Canada, where her manager, Zulfi Sadeque, explained that she completed all of her responsibilities, “above […]