Lisa Honeyman is a BSc student in microbiology (co-op/honours). She chose the University of Victoria for many reasons including proximity to her family in Nanaimo, the green space we are fortunate to have, and the positive comments she’d heard about UVic’s co-operative education (co-op) program. Co-op integrates classroom and work place learning. Students alternate academic terms on campus with relevant, paid, full-time work experience.

Lisa enjoyed living in residence for her first year. At UVic, we take great pride in offering guaranteed accommodation to first year students coming directly from high school. Learn more about housing options.

Co-op stands out

Lisa has completed four co-op terms; three in Victoria and one in Montreal. When asked what stands out about her experience at UVic to date, she replied, “Co-op definitely stands out the most from all my experiences at UVic. It’s given me so many opportunities I wouldn’t otherwise have had. Participating in co-op allowed me to work in several different research labs, and gain work experience while I completed my degree. I also had the opportunity to spend this summer living and working in Montreal.”

Lisa urges all students to take advantage of the numerous opportunities UVic has to offer–living in residence, co-op, honours and clubs. She plans to pursue further education, perhaps a master’s degree.