Rawan Ahmed
Major in International Relations As a first-generation university student at UBC, Rawan Ahmed entered university navigating expectations without a clear roadmap. Through the Arts Co-op Program, she discovered the breadth of possibilities with an International Relations degree and developed a strong interest in applying academic knowledge to real-world policy challenges. During her time as a Junior Policy Analyst […]
Gabrielle Michael
Major in Economics and Political Science Gabrielle Michael is an Economics and Political Science student whose Arts Co-op experience has been defined by analytical rigor, strong communication, and a clear commitment to public policy. As a Junior Policy Analyst at Employment and Social Development Canada, she contributed to high-stakes policy work, supporting budget proposals, drafting […]
Jiya Binning
Major in Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice, Minor in Law & Society 2025 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year, Honourable Mention Jiya Binning embraced the challenges and responsibilities of her co-op term with exceptional maturity and purpose. As a Junior Policy Analyst with Global Affairs Canada, she strategically applied her academic training in policy analysis […]
Fabiana Peschiera
Major in Political Science 2025 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year As the winner of the 2025 Undergraduate Student of the Year Award, Fabiana Peschiera’s co-op experience with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) highlights her exceptional initiative, professionalism, and leadership while driving meaningful organizational impact. Making an Impact As a part of […]
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 […]