Laura Beckwith
BA 2006: Major, Political Science and French “I think I would have felt completely unprepared to look for a job if I hadn’t gone through the Co-op program. I feel a lot less anxiety about starting a new job knowing that I have at least the basic skills of how to succeed in a workplace […]
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 […]
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 […]
Avril Hwang
In her own words, Avril Hwang believes that “the Arts Co-op Program has allowed me expand my technical repertoire without fear of failure.” A Bachelor of Media Studies student, Avril spent her first co-op term working as Social Media Coordinator for UBC Athletics and Recreation, where she managed over 20 social media accounts for UBC’s […]
Christiane McInnes
BA 2008: Art History & Nineteenth Century Studies Where did Christiane work? Work term 1 (4 months): Promotional Actor, Storyeum Work term 2 (8 months): Research Assistant, Arts Academic Advising & Services Work term 3 (4 months): Fund Development Associate, Atira Women’s Resource Society What did Christiane accomplish? Storyeum During her time as a Promotional […]
Cecilia Rose
2015 iSchool (SLAIS) MLIS Co-op Student of the Year Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes an iSchool (SLAIS) Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) co-op student for outstanding achievement in all aspects of student performance, including academics, the workplace, contributions to co-operative education, and extra-curricular activities. This year’s winner, Cecilia Rose, was honoured […]
Ebony Magnus
2013 MLIS SLAIS Student of the Year Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes a Master of Library and Information Studies co-op student for outstanding achievement in all aspects of student performance including academics, workplace, contribution to co-operative education and extra-curricular activities. This year’s winner, Ebony Magnus, was honoured for her work term at the […]
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 […]