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 […]
Noah Wright
BA Economics When Noah began his co-op journey, he was unaware of the demands of the co-op program, making it a challenging search term. However, for his second term, Noah devised a strategic approach: he made better use of Arts Co-op’s resources and learned to manage his time more efficiently. With hard work and resilience, […]
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 […]
Fiona Sjaus
Major in Cognitive Systems, Minor in French Language Where did Fiona work? Work Term 1: Evaluation Assistant, Fraser Health Authority What did Fiona accomplish? Fraser Health Authority As an Evaluation Assistant at Fraser Health Authority, Fiona played a key role in conducting and leading literature reviews on mental healthcare issues. She collaborated on significant reports, […]
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 […]
Michael Lenko
MA Political Science Where did Michael work? Work Term: Junior Policy Analyst, Treasury Board Secretariat – Regulatory Affairs Sector What did Michael accomplish? Treasury Board Secretariat – Regulatory Affairs Sector As a Junior Policy Analyst at the Treasury Board Secretariat’s Regulatory Affairs Sector, Michael played a pivotal role in supporting senior policy analysts, crafting materials […]
Michael Law
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs, 2021 Where did Michael work? Work Term: Junior Policy Analyst, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada What did Michael accomplish? Main Tasks The Labour Program at Employment and Social Development Canada is composed of a small team attending to federal regulations that pertain to occupational health and […]
Greg Eidsness
BA 2007: Political Science In terms of helping him to find satisfying work experiences, Greg Eidsness calls UBC Arts Co-op a “game-changer.” A 2007 Political Science alumnus, Greg currently works in international trade. And yet, not content with just a day job, he and a fellow Co-op graduate, Jason Carroll, have also created their own […]
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 […]
Simon Cheng
BA 2010: Sociology Where did Simon work? Work Term 1 (8 months) Research Assistant, Aboriginal Relations and Negotiations Department, BC Hydro Work Term 2 (4 months) Treaty Analyst, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Work Term 3 (8 months) Negotiations Analyst, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada What did Simon accomplish? BC Hydro As Research Assistant […]