Student Stories

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Insha Hooda

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Insha Hooda

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 …

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Akshat Porwal

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Akshat Porwal

In this Q & A spotlight, Bachelor of Management grad Akshat Porwal reflects on his journey at UBC Okanagan—including leadership with the Management Student Association and a transformative co-op experience at RBC.

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Akshat Porwal

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Akshat Porwal

In this Q & A spotlight, Bachelor of Management grad Akshat Porwal reflects on his journey at UBC Okanagan—including leadership with the Management Student Association and a transformative co-op experience at RBC.

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Insha Hooda

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Q & A with Insha Hooda

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 meaningful connections, and discovered a passion for leadership rooted in impact.

Andela Acic: UBC Okanagan’s 2024 Co-op Student of the Year

Andela Acic: UBC Okanagan’s 2024 Co-op Student of the Year

Andela Acic, a Bachelor of Science student majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Psychology, has been named the 2024 UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Co-op Student of the Year.

10 Seconds of Courage: How Egan Wong Found His Passion for Marketing at UBCO

10 Seconds of Courage: How Egan Wong Found His Passion for Marketing at UBCO

It only took 10 seconds of courage for Egan Wong to discover his passion for marketing and content creation. A vibrant 4th-year Bachelor of Management student at UBCO, Egan is currently diving deep into the world of marketing through his co-op placeme…

From Transfer to Triumph: Bravim Paul Saini’s Management Journey

From Transfer to Triumph: Bravim Paul Saini’s Management Journey

Transferring schools in the third year can be a challenging transition, but Bravim Paul Saini embraced it wholeheartedly, driven by his passion for business, economics, and entrepreneurship. His journey to UBCO was a calculated leap and Bravim quickly…

From the classroom to the vineyard

From the classroom to the vineyard

Undergraduate student Brooklyn Becker gains hands-on skills through her wine science co-op experience.

Multitasking Management with Bao Thai

Multitasking Management with Bao Thai

Someone give Bao Thai an award for the most diversely involved Bachelor of Management student! As a third-year student, Bao’s commitment to personal and professional growth is evident through his participation in the MSA as the VP of Finance, UBCO Roc…

Meet Akshat Porwal: The New Face of MSA

Meet Akshat Porwal: The New Face of MSA

Meet the MSA President of the 2024/25 academic year, Akshat Porwal! Akshat’s journey with the Management Students Association (MSA) has been nothing short of transformative, enriching his time at UBCO and shaping his approach to business and life. Thr…