Oliver Zihlmann
BA 2005: International Relations Where did Oliver work? Work term 1 (8 months) Community Development Assistant, Muscular Dystrophy Canada Work term 2 (4 months) Customer Service Representative, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Work term 3 (4 months) Research Assistant, UBC Enrolment Services What did Oliver accomplish? Muscular Dystrophy Canada In his position as a Community Development […]
Naomi Schemm
2011 SLAIS Student of the Year (Master of Library and Information Studies) Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes two SLAIS co-op students for outstanding achievement in all aspects of student performance, including academics, the workplace, and professional and/or community involvement. Naomi Schemm is this year’s Master of Library and Information Studies winner. As a […]
Peter Lee
BA 2010: Major Political Science, Minor International Relations Peter Lee’s co-op work terms with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) could not have been more in sync with his academic background. A recent graduate of Political Science and International Relations, Peter has made a strong […]
Meghan Radomske
2010 SLAIS Student of the Year (Master of Library and Information Studies) Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes two SLAIS co-op students for outstanding achievement in all aspects of student performance, including academics, the workplace, and professional and/or community involvement. Meghan Radomske, this year’s Master of Library and Information Studies winner, excelled in all […]
Mike McGreer
BA 2008: Major Political Science, Minor English Literature “The UBC Co-op Program was challenging, yet without a doubt the most rewarding experience of my undergraduate degree.” Mike McGreer’s ringing endorsement of the UBC Arts Co-op Program comes from the wide range of positions and organizations he worked with while in the program. Having completed five […]
Myomi Chu
BA 2004: Major English Literature and Art History After applying to what felt like a hundred jobs, Myomi Chu says she has definitely become a more proactive and persistent person. Her Co-op experiences, along with her completion of a double major in Art History and English Literature shaped her career goals and helped her determine […]
Morgan Truax
SLAIS 2009 “It’s rewarding to see my academic training applied in a real library environment. It has given me the chance to discover my natural skills, and explore what I’m good at and what I like doing.” As an alumni of the SLAIS Co-op program, Morgan Truax’s Co-op experiences have helped lead her to her […]
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 […]
Sarah Rathjen
2010 SLAIS Student of the Year (Master of Archival Studies) Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes two SLAIS co-op students for outstanding achievement in all aspects of student performance, including academics, the workplace, and professional and/or community involvement. Sarah Rathjen is this year’s Master of Archival Studies winner for her work term at the […]
Rosalyn Cua
BA 2006: Major Interdisciplinary Studies, Ethnic and Intercultural Studies After changing her major five times and completing four co-op work terms, Rosalyn Cua found her niche in interdisciplinary studies with a focus on ethnic and intercultural studies. “What was really valuable was…having the opportunity to work in a number of positions before graduation [which] gave […]