Kira Vandermeulen
Master of Library and Information Studies and Master of Archival Studies 2022/23 UBC iSchool MAS Co-op Student of the Year During her co-op term as an Appraisal and Processing Archivist with Simon Fraser University’s Archives and Records Management Department (ARMD), Kira not only exceeded expectations but also underwent a transformative experience that reshaped her desired […]
Rachel Helwig-Henseleit
Major in English Language and Literature, Minor in Creative Writing Where did Rachel work? Work Term 1: Junior Copywriter, Fig Leaf Group Work Term 2: Marketing and Communication Co-op, Mitacs What did Rachel accomplish? Junior Copywriter, Fig Leaf Group As a Junior Copywriter, Rachel had a diverse range of responsibilities. She wrote SEO-friendly blogs, crafted […]
Geoffrey Tam
Sociology Major, Family Studies Minor Where did Geoffrey work? Work Term 1: Marketing & Communications Assistant, NatureKids BC Work Term 2: Wellness Centre Assistant, UBC Wellness Centre What did Geoffrey accomplish? NatureKids BC During his time at NatureKids BC, Geoffrey took on numerous responsibilities. He conducted research and provided insights into regional diversity and inclusion […]
Sanjana Bedi
Honours in Psychology Where did Sanjana work? Work Term 1: Disability Case Associate, Sun Life Work Term 2: Emergency Management Assistant, UBC Safety & Risks Services What did Sanjana accomplish? Sun Life Sanjana held a multitude of responsibilities during her time at Sun Life. She supported disability case managers in managing disability claims and bringing […]
Kaitlin Wu
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice (GRSJ) Where did Kaitlin work? Work Term 1: Community Manager, Techtone Work Term 1 & 2: Student Director, UBC Food Hub Market Excellence in the Workplace Despite having limited experience in food service operations and management, Kaitlin swiftly assumed a leadership role and took on managerial responsibilities at UBC […]
Dayna Fleming
Master of Archival Studies (MAS) 2021/22 UBC iSchool MAS Co-op Student of the Year Excellence in the Workplace Dayna spent her summer as a project archivist with Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Archives and Records Management Department (ARMD), which acquires and preserves official both University records and private records that support research and learning at SFU […]
Olenna Hardie
Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) 2020/21 UBC iSchool MLIS Co-op Student of the Year Filling the Shoes of a Professional Librarian In her co-op terms with the Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) unit of the Koerner Library, Olenna performed nearly the full duties of a professional librarian at UBC. Initially, she served as […]
Simran Singh
BA: Major Psychology, Minor Family Studies Work Term 1: HR Co-op Student, Western Forest Products Work Term 2: CSI&C Assistant, UBC Centre for Student Involvement and Careers (CSI&C) What did Simran Accomplish? Western Forest Products Simran assisted the Talent Acquisition Team by managing over 70 vacancies, conducting 50+ reference checks, and drafting a recruitment policy […]
Shuren Batkhuu
We asked UBC alumna Shuren Batkhuu to share her unique perspectives as an international student in the Arts Co-op Program. Q: How would you describe your overall experience with the program, and how did the UBC Arts Co-op Program support you as an International Student in your job search and work term? A: As an […]
Simran Mahita
From Impostor Syndrome to Landing a Co-op Work Term: How Co-op Supported Me as an International Student During My Job Search Embarking on my first job search was an emotional rollercoaster that left me feeling anxious, uncertain, and overwhelmed. Being an international student in Canada, I felt even more worried about starting my job […]