Student Spotlight: What’s Harder to Learn Than Code? This Computer Science Co-op Student Has the Answer
When a critical software migration hit unexpected roadblocks, Spartan Controls turned to their co-op student. What happened next proved that technical knowledge is only half the battle.
Employer Spotlight: City of Kelowna Scales Sustainability Projects with UBCO Co-op Students
Learn how the City of Kelowna integrated a UBCO Co-op student into high-impact environmental projects that protect both the community and local ecosystems.
Alumni Spotlight: Leveraging Co-op to Launch a Career in Operations
BA, Psychology alum Nada shares how her UBCO Co-op experiences turned classroom learning into practical skills, shaping her career path and preparing her for leadership roles.
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Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Akshat Porwal
In this Q & A spotlight, Bachelor of Management grad Akshat Porwal reflects on his journey at UBC Okanagan—including leadership with the Management Student Association and a transformative co-op experience at RBC.
Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Insha Hooda
Insha Hooda reflects on her transformative journey at UBC Okanagan, from overcoming personal challenges to founding a student chapter of Engineers in Action. Through the Co-op Program and deep campus involvement, she gained hands-on experience, built meaningful connections, and discovered a passion for leadership rooted in impact.
Andela Acic: UBC Okanagan’s 2024 Co-op Student of the Year
Andela Acic, a Bachelor of Science student majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Psychology, has been named the 2024 UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Student of the Year.