Stories and Updates

Struggling with co-op rejection? Discover how Co-op student, Mia Mendoza transformed job application setbacks into a career-defining success. From generating 30+ new job opportunities to securing a marketing role, Mia outlines actionable networking strategies, the power of de-personalizing feedback, and how to maximize your own co-op search.

When a critical software migration hit unexpected roadblocks, Spartan Controls turned to their co-op student. What happened next proved that technical knowledge is only half the battle. 

Insha Hooda reflects on her transformative journey at UBC Okanagan, from overcoming personal challenges to founding a student chapter of Engineers in Action. Through the Co-op Program and deep campus involvement, she gained hands-on experience, built …

International student Tanya Shah found confidence, career skills and community at UBC Okanagan—outside the classroom.