Nick Chung
Bachelor of Media Studies (BMS) Where did Nick work? Work Term 1: Digital Project Coordinator, Arts Club Theatre Company Memorable Experiences During his work term with Arts Club Theatre Company as a Digital Project Coordinator, Nick lists his most memorable experience as collaborating with one of Arts Club’s production sponsors on a promotion giveaway. Nick […]
Sofia Cuyegkeng
2021 Undergraduate Student of the Year – Honourable Mention Excellence in the Workplace Sofia worked at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) as a Junior Research Scholar on two main projects, one for the APEC Business Advisory Council, and the other for the Public Health Agency of Canada. For these projects, Sofia conducted […]
Sameer Esmail
2021 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year Excellence in the Workplace During his co-op term as an intern with the U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver, Sameer Esmail was responsible for researching and drafting diplomatic cables on major political and economic developments, preparing briefing notes and speeches for the U.S. Consul General and other senior […]
Heidi Rennert
Background: Heidi joined the PhD Co-op program as a PhD candidate in English Literature and Science and Technology Studies (STS). In 2021, Heidi completed a work term with the UBC Knowledge Exchange Unit. Connecting Passion with Meaningful Work: What drew Heidi to this position? For her first four-month work term, Heidi worked at the UBC […]
Sarah Tang
BA: Double Major in Music and International Relations Where Did Sarah Work? Work Term 1 (4 months): Public Diplomacy Intern, U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver Work Term 2 (8 months): Junior International Development Officer, Global Affairs Canada Work Term 3 (8 months): Co-op Student, B.C. Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation What Did Sarah […]
Cheska Yang
Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), 2016 Where did Cheska work? Work Term: Information Architect, Ericsson What did Cheska accomplish? Major Accomplishments As Information Architect at Ericsson, Cheska played a major role in a project to help the company migrate onto a new platform for writing, organizing and publishing their technical documentation. On top […]
Lara-Sophie Boleslawsky
Lara, an English Honours major, tells us about her summer work term at the Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society. 1) Can you tell us about your current position? I currently work for a local non-profit organization called the Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society (VACS). The organization brings local artists and community members together to engage in open-minded […]
Rebecca Peng
2016 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, Rebecca Peng, was honoured for her work term at PHEMI Systems and for her numerous contributions to the UBC community, […]
Jennette Chalcraft
2016 iSchool (SLAIS) MLIS Co-op Student of the Year – Honourable Mention Jennette Chalcraft received an honourable mention for the 2016 iSchool (SLAIS) Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) Co-op Student of the Year Award. Jennette was recognized for her co-op term as the Summer Intern Librarian at BGC Engineering Inc. Her manager, Jana […]
Emily Wlodyka
BA 2004: Major, French Language “Do whatever it takes to participate in the program as it will be one of the best decisions you ever make. It will not be easy, but you will have no regrets.” Emily Wlodyka’s Co-op experiences allowed her to network and gain a variety of work experience. Her interest in […]