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Student stories

Charley (biochemistry and microbiology) worked for the BC Cancer Agency.

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!

Have your own story to share? We'd love to hear from you!

Video stories

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Learning through community serviceSocial 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 volunteeringSocial Sciences
Psychology student volunteers to teach computer literacySocial Sciences
Biomedical engineering student volunteers with UVic's CanAssistEngineering and Computer science
RHEd co-op student runs food security workshop for at-risk youthExercise Science, Physical and Health Education
Co-op helps kinesiology student affirm physiotherapy career goalsExercise Science, Physical and Health Education
Political science and public admin student learns the ropes at CFB EsquimaltPublic Administration
BC Families in Transition finds support through UVic Co-opLaw
Neverblue supports co-op students and sees big rewardsEngineering and Computer science
Parks Canada hires UVic co-op student to study Haida Gwaii siteSocial Sciences
A work term in Australia helps student find true passionBiology
Political Science student helps Q'ente growSocial Sciences
Work terms in China lead to full-time career for mechanical engineering graduateEngineering and Computer science
Mechanical engineering student finds hands-on experience with VIHAEngineering and Computer science
Biology student supports NGO in UgandaBiology
Fine Arts student explore the universe during work termHumanities, Fine Arts and Professional writing
Mechanical engineering student learns the ropes at BM&MEngineering and Computer science
Biology students spends summer with dolphinsBiology
Business student produces Victoria Dragon Boat FestivalBusiness
Health information science student hopes to improve health in rural communitiesHealth Information Science
Recreation and health education co-op student leaps into world of travel Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education
Health information science student learns hands-on with co-opHealth Information Science
Poli Sci grad student promotes democracy with the Carter Center Social Sciences
Biology student connects with nature and heritage through co-opBiology
Biology students study raccoons in unorthodox "office"Biology
Physics and astronomy alumnus scores position in HawaiiPhysics
Electrical engineering student on the road to sustainabilityEngineering and Computer science
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