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 […]
Aliza-Marie Smith
2022 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year, Honourable Mention Through her co-op term with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Aliza’s outstanding achievements supported the government’s ongoing process of reconciliation and recognition of rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Contributions to Advancing Reconciliation in Canada As a Junior Analyst, Aliza supported fiscal policy […]
Maaike Bos
Master of Archival Studies and Library and Information Studies 2020/21 UBC iSchool MAS Co-op Student of the Year Excellence in the Workplace In her role with the Stewardship Unit of the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), Maaike led the development of an Indigenous Relations Database that captured a wide range of information, such as the distribution […]
Tiffany Tse
Master of Library and Information Studies 2020/21 UBC iSchool MLIS Co-op Student of the Year Excellence in the Workplace In her role with Halifax Public Libraries, Tiffany accomplished many things, including coordinating and leading children’s programs to build literacy and friendship, promoting the summer reading club to 30 classes, and assisting patrons with digital services. […]
Laura Moberg
Master of Archival Studies and Library and Information Studies 2020/21 UBC iSchool MLIS Co-op Student of the Year, Honourable Mention Excellence in the Workplace During her term as a Digital Projects Student Librarian with the UBC Library Digitization Centre, Laura supported the expansion of the BC Historical Newspapers collection, an open access resource of digitized […]
Colby Payne
Major in Honours English Literature, Minor in Russian Where did Colby work? Work Term 1: Summer Camp Instructor, Fraser River Discovery Centre Work Terms 2 & 3: Junior Analyst – Marketing and Communications, Global Affairs Canada What did Colby Accomplish? Fraser River Discovery Centre (FRDC) At the Fraser River Discovery Centre, Colby taught summer camps […]
Samantha Schumacher
BA 2021: Political Science Where did Samantha work? Work Term 1: Office Administrative Assistant, NUVO Magazine Work Term 2: Program and Communications Assistant, Mom2Mom Child Poverty Initiative Work Term 3: Community and Special Events Assistant, BC Women’s Hospital Foundation What did Samantha Accomplish? NUVO Magazine At NUVO, Samantha developed her tech skills such as using […]
Nicole Chacon
Major in Psychology, Minor in Adult Education Where did Nicole work? Work Term 1: Educational Instructor, PASS Adult Services Society What did Nicole Accomplish? At PASS, Nicole worked with young adults on the autism spectrum to complete daily activities on topics that include vocational and social skills. She contributed to the success of each member’s […]
Riyadh Hossain
BA: Major in Sociology Where did Riyadh work? Work Term 1: Coordinator, Partner Advisory & Alumni Intern, Deloitte Canada Work Term 2: People and Culture Coordinator Intern, Mitacs Inc. What Did Riyadh Accomplish? Deloitte Canada During his time at Deloitte, Riyadh was responsible for conducting performance management HR movement duties in the office and with […]