Student Stories

From the classroom to the vineyard

From the classroom to the vineyard

Undergraduate student Brooklyn Becker gains hands-on skills through her wine science co-op experience.

Student on a Mission

Student on a Mission

Abby Newman shares her journey about attending UBC Okanagan, studying Management, participating in Co-op and stretching to constantly challenge herself and get involved.

Original story posted by UBC Faculty of Management.

2023 Head of Class does it all

2023 Head of Class does it all

Bachelor of Management and Co-op alumna Aurora Gardiner seized every university opportunity.

The post 2023 Head of Class does it all appeared first on the UBC Okanagan News.

Bachelor of Management Student Embraces all of UBC Okanagan’s Opportunities

Bachelor of Management Student Embraces all of UBC Okanagan’s Opportunities

Bachelor of Management student Gabriel Tan dives headfirst into work and extra-curricular opportunities on campus.

Original story posted by UBC Okanagan News.

Exploring Work-Integrated Learning in BC’s Interior & Northern Regions

Exploring Work-Integrated Learning in BC’s Interior & Northern Regions

The Interior & Northern Work Integrated Learning (INWIL) Coalition, a partnership between the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO), Thompson Rivers University (TRU), and University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), aims to direct connection between industry and institution, opening the door for employers to innovate, increase capacity, and contribute to a future skilled workforce. The initiative aims to align student talent in supporting the changing needs of small and medium sized organizations, while encouraging students to explore the many regionally based opportunities available.

Building foundations for community connection and impact through Co-op

Building foundations for community connection and impact through Co-op

This past August, as he settled into a new position in Victoria as a Policy Analyst for the Indigenous Education division of the Ministry of Education and Child Care with the Government of British Columbia, UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Education alumnus Damyn Libby reflected on how far he’d come since his early days as a Bachelor of Arts student.  

Co-op Alumni Profile: Akeem Johnston

Co-op Alumni Profile: Akeem Johnston

Akeem Johnston completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2021 with a major in English, and is currently working as Brand Coordinator at Bylands Nurseries in West Kelowna. Recently, Akeem Akeem shared more about his time here at UBCO, including his time in the Co-op Program, and what he is doing now that he has graduated.