Student Stories: Opening Doors to Career Possibilities Through Co-op
Bachelor of Management student Aurora Gardiner reflects on how stepping outside her comfort zone helped her to develop both personally and professionally, and built up her confidence and explored new opportunities through Co-op.
UBC Okanagan Arts student receives Interdisciplinary Co-op Student of the Year Award
The UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Student of The Year Award recognizes one outstanding co-op student for their personal and professional development through work-integrated learning. This year’s winner, Bachelor of Arts student Lisvet Parra Montas shares how her co-op experience played a pivotal role in igniting passions and uncovering future career pathways.
Celebrating the Co-op Graduates of 2021
As we reflect on this past year and approach the 2021 convocation – UBC graduation – we are excited to highlight stories from some of UBC Okanagan’s newest co-op graduates.
International Appeal
From China to Canada, Yiming Han discovers Co-op is key to acclimating to a new culture.
Teaming Up for Success
Co-op students pair up to support a local company’s vision
If the Shoe Fits
Human kinetics student Shayla Mclean and a local orthotic company were a perfect match through Co-op Education.