Shreya Saxena: UBC Okanagan’s 2025 Co-op Student of the Year
Shreya Saxena reflects on turning technical curiosity into professional experience at Ericsson and Amazon.
Student Spotlight: How to Leverage Co-op Rejection to Maximize Your Job Search
Struggling with co-op rejection? Discover how Co-op student, Mia Mendoza transformed job application setbacks into a career-defining success. From generating 30+ new job opportunities to securing a marketing role, Mia outlines actionable networking strategies, the power of de-personalizing feedback, and how to maximize your own co-op search.
How to make university about more than just classes
International student Tanya Shah found confidence, career skills and community at UBC Okanagan—outside the classroom.
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.
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.
10 Seconds of Courage: How Egan Wong Found His Passion for Marketing at UBCO
It only took 10 seconds of courage for Egan Wong to discover his passion for marketing and content creation. A vibrant 4th-year Bachelor of Management student at UBCO, Egan is currently diving deep into the world of marketing through his co-op placement.
From Transfer to Triumph: Bravim Paul Saini’s Management Journey
Transferring schools in the third year can be a challenging transition, but Bravim Paul Saini embraced it wholeheartedly, driven by his passion for business, economics, and entrepreneurship. His journey to UBCO was a calculated leap and Bravim quickly made his mark at UBCO. Bravim actively participated in campus life and served as the Student Representative for the Innovation Council at the Management Student Association. In addition to his academic achievements, Bravim completed co-op placements at Hackworks and the UBC Integrated Renewal Program Student, gaining invaluable insights and practical skills and preparing him for a successful career.
From the classroom to the vineyard
Undergraduate student Brooklyn Becker gains hands-on skills through her wine science co-op experience.