By putting policy theory into practice, Ali gained hands-on experience and leveraged his degree to the best of his abilities. In his co-op position as a Research Intern at the Conference Board of Canada, he analyzed the Canadian entrepreneur immigration policy, engaged with experts in the settlement sector in an effort to understand settlement patterns of newcomers to Canada, and informed relevant stakeholders and the public of this research through policy briefs and blogs. According to Ali, some of the biggest takeaways from being an Arts Co-op student included the ability to establish a network in the policy field in Ottawa, the chance to learn the nuances of the practical application of his academic studies, and the opportunity to explore more avenues of “gainful employment.” Not only does Ali now have greater confidence and a better understanding of his career objectives, he has also been able to lay the ground work for potential employment opportunities post-graduation.