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Student stories

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

Sharing learning experiences

UVic Co-op and Career students work for employers here 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 might do with your degree? Check out student stories below!

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Video stories

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Title	Area
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
Work terms in China lead to full-time career for mechanical engineering graduate	Engineering and Computer science
Mechanical engineering student finds hands-on experience with VIHA	Engineering and Computer science
Biology student supports NGO in Uganda	Biology
Fine Arts student explore the universe during work term	Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional writing
Mechanical engineering student learns the ropes at BM&M	Engineering and Computer science
Biology students spends summer with dolphins	Biology
Business student produces Victoria Dragon Boat Festival	Business
Health information science student hopes to improve health in rural communities	Health 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-op	Health Information Science
Poli Sci grad student promotes democracy with the Carter Center	Social Sciences
Biology student connects with nature and heritage through co-op	Biology
Biology students study raccoons in unorthodox "office"	Biology
Physics and astronomy alumnus scores position in Hawaii	Physics
Electrical engineering student on the road to sustainability	Engineering and Computer science
Co-op helps biology student dream big	Biology
Dispute Resolution student draws on heritage to resolve conflict	Dispute Resolution
Busy Biology alumna finds time volunteer as Career Ambassador	Biology
Career Ambassador offers fresh perspective	Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional writing
Biochem student learns to be big kid at Science Venture	Biochemistry and Microbiology
Local NGO finds support through UVic Co-op	Social Sciences
Engineering student finds success at Reliable Controls	Engineering and Computer science
HIS student finds career balance at Procura	Health Information Science