What people are saying...

The UBC co-op program was single handedly, the most important course I took during my undergrad for the development of my professional career. My five co-op terms with UBC, have helped determine who I am, what type of work and geographic location I want to begin my training as an engineer.

Raymond Morris-Nault, Engineering Co-op
Mechanical Engineering

Co-op gave me the experience that propelled me into grad school and my future career. From Singapore to Kazakhstan, I developed diverse skills and experience all around the world. I encourage every student to join co-op and maximize the value of their time at UBC.

Gavin Luymes, Arts Co-op
Human Geography Major

There are so many different positions and roles that you might not even think exist but could be perfect for you. Co-op really helped expose me to that exploration and discovery. It prepared me for the professional world and has set me up for success.

Joanne Li, Arts Co-op
English Literature Major / International Relations Minor
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  • Through Co-op I was able to directly apply my academic background in a variety of practical settings, and my experiences in Co-op [have] definitely affected my academic and career choices moving forward … and continue my passion for learning. By participating in this program – through the research that I conducted and the people I have met – I have grown immensely as a person, and I happily look back on my experiences, accomplishments, successes, and my failures knowing that I am a better person as a result of them…

    Brandon Huntington, Science Co-op
    Biology Major

  • The Co-op Program opened my eyes to a path that I originally did not consider as a postgraduate option. I recommend this to anyone that wants to know more about the options available or the working environment of their desired dream jobs. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about yourself and what you have to offer.

    Jennifer Wong, Kinesiology Co-op
    Kinesiology and Health Science Stream

  • Co-op shaped the way I engaged with my classes and after each work term, brought me back with a different perspective on what I was learning. Through Co-op I was able to gain insight into three very different work environments, learning not only about the things that I enjoyed and discovering new passions, but also giving a taste of the things I did not. It was this aspect of my Co-op experience that I found most valuable. My engineering Co-op defined my degree.

    David Rose, Engineering Co-op
    Materials Engineering