Jon Newell
In 2017, Dr. Jon Newell became the first PhD student to graduate with a co-op designation at UBC, blazing a trail for future students looking to explore their professional potential during a PhD. Having now completed three co-op terms, Jon considers co-op a critical and invaluable component of his program. Through co-op, Jon diversified his […]
Kelly Chen
Through Arts Co-op, Kelly Chen has discovered and developed her professional passion in video marketing. As a Bachelor of Media Studies student, Kelly Chen has cultivated her interest in a diverse field of study. However, the many opportunities available left her feeling overwhelmed – in her own words, “I didn’t know how to narrow down […]
Stephen McCausland
Through his work terms at the Vancouver International Airport and the City of Abbotsford, co-op helped Stephen McCausland identify and explore the professional applications of his degree in Human Geography. Following his co-op term at YVR, Stephen stepped into a new experience as a Community Planning Student for the City of Abbotsford, his hometown. Stephen […]
Avril Espinosa-Malpica
Avril Espinosa-Malpica: 2017 Undergraduate Student of the Year Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes an Arts Co-op undergraduate student for outstanding achievement in academics, workplace performance, contribution to co-operative education, and extra-curricular activities. This year’s winner, Avril Espinosa-Malpica, was honoured for her impressive work at the Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), and […]
Tina Yu
Through Arts Co-op, English Language and Literature major Tina Yu is making a positive impact while exploring her dream career in social work during her co-op term at the Squamish Nation. As an aspiring social worker hoping to help vulnerable individuals, Tina calls this co-op a “perfect fit” for her future goals. Collaborating with other Squamish […]
Cindy Choo
BA 2012: Major English Literature, Minor Psychology Where did Cindy work? Work Term 1 (8 months): Student Development Assistant, Student Development, UBC Faculty of Engineering Work Term 2 (4 months): Research and Communications Assistant, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, Immigrant Integration Branch What did Cindy accomplish? Student Development, UBC Faculty of Engineering As a […]
Christina Mate
BA 2007: Major English Literature “Grab as much experience as possible! Current co-op students are in a very advantageous position to gain firsthand knowledge of the different work industries available to them.” For Christina Mate, her co-op experiences helped her realize her passion for technical writing. “I began to pursue job leads that would turn […]
Jasmine Khungorey
BA 2011: Double Major Political Science and Sociology Where did Jasmine work? Work term 1 (4 months): Media Relations Officer, Service Canada Centre for Youth Work term 2 (8 months): Arts Career Initiatives Research Assistant, UBC Arts Co-op Program What did Jasmine accomplish? Service Canada Centre for Youth As a Media Relations Officer at Service […]
Lacey Hayes
BA 2010: Major Political Science, Minor History Where did Lacey work? Work Term 1 (4 months): Media and Public Relations Assistant, Terry Fox Foundation (TFF) Work Term 2 (4 months): Communication Officer, Health Canada Work Term 3 (4 months): Marketing Assistant, UBC Office of Learning Technology (OLT) What did Lacey accomplish? Terry Fox Foundation As […]
Julia Harrison
BA 2005: Major International Relations, Minor History Currently: Fundraising Board Secretary, Victory Services Club Were you one of the proud Vancouverites who rose to their feet at GM place waving your Vancouver 2010 towels with joy when you found out our city won the Olympic bid? That victory was not only exciting for the whole country […]