Student stories
Charley (biochemistry and microbiology) worked for the BC Cancer Agency.
UVic Co-op and Career students work and volunteer for employers in Victoria, across Canada and around the world. Curious about what kinds of jobs co-op students do? Wondering what it's like to work for a particular organization, or what you could do with your degree? Check out our student stories !
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Title Area Work term at GoodLife Fitness keeps student on the move Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education VI Fitness Centre provides great work term experience for RHED student Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education A work term at GO Rowing and Paddling Centre Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Working as a volunteer coordinator for Surrey's Natural Areas Partnership Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Working as an English teacher in Hubei, China Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education A work term with Lower Island Soccer Association Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Work term at small company gives business students a well-rounded experience Business UVic Writing Alumna Shortlisted for National Writing Contest Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional writing Trying on different hats at the Bank of Montreal Business One work term, a wide range of projects Engineering and Computer science Lab skills in action at ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. Biochemistry and Microbiology Graduate student explores career path with career services Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional writing Dispute resolution co-op student helps to support migrant workers in Nepal Dispute Resolution Biology grad interns with great white sharks Biology Mechanical engineering student graduates on a high note Engineering and Computer science Learning through community service Social Sciences Co-op students make a splash organizing 2012 Dragon Boat Festival Business RHEd student volunteers in Ghana thanks to Graham Branton Endowment Fund Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Psychology student finds balance with volunteering Social Sciences Psychology student volunteers to teach computer literacy Social Sciences Biomedical engineering student volunteers with UVic's CanAssist Engineering and Computer science RHEd co-op student runs food security workshop for at-risk youth Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Co-op helps kinesiology student affirm physiotherapy career goals Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Political science and public admin student learns the ropes at CFB Esquimalt Public Administration BC Families in Transition finds support through UVic Co-op Law Neverblue supports co-op students and sees big rewards Engineering and Computer science Parks Canada hires UVic co-op student to study Haida Gwaii site Social Sciences A work term in Australia helps student find true passion Biology Political Science student helps Q'ente grow Social Sciences