success stories: in their own words
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[My supervisor’s] ability to create team cohesion, communicate with patients and colleagues, manage situations of conflict, and provide clarity with project tasks has provided me with an example of professionalism that I want to strive to achieve in my own career journey.
Clare D. ,Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc.
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[My supervisor] exemplifies exceptional mentorship by helping everyone in the lab with their projects, gives patient and understanding supervision, as well as appreciates and highlights student input.
Dexter K. ,BC Cancer Research Centre
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[My supervisor] has organized a uniquely supportive interview process, a rich and instructive work term experience, and a warm and collaborative team environment for co-op students at Altus. Everything she does for co-ops is WIN-WIN-WIN: for the student, for the company and for UBC co-op programs.
Ellen L. and James R. ,Altus Assessments, Inc.
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[My supervisor] look[s] out for members of her team and will always advocate for them[;] she has created such a fun and welcoming work environment especially for students who are intimidated by starting a full-time job in what can be a very intimidating workplace at a hospital.
Vyshu M. ,Oak Tree Clinic
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[My supervisor] is a truly exceptional mentor that places a great deal of attention on ensuring his students gain critical educational and practical learning outcomes during their time under his tutelage. … It is abundantly clear that he strives to provide an invaluable co-op experience that will materialize into positive educational and employment outcomes for his students.
Sebastian K. ,BC Children's Hospital
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Being a student who transferred into tech from a life science background relatively late in my degree, I was extremely nervous to start my first co-op as a web developer as I seemed unqualified. However, [my supervisor] along with the rest of the team I was placed into made me feel welcome[.]
Byron W. ,PDFTron
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[My first supervisor] in the co-op program did the best job to create an inclusive, engaging and positive work environment. What [made] him AWESOME is how Approachable, Welcoming, Educating, Smiley, On top of things, Motivational, and Enthusiastic he is.
Megan E. ,Environment and Climate Change Canada
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So far, this Co-op has been an invaluable experience and has taught me a lot about the research process and environment that I never would have learned in a classroom. [My employer] fosters a collaborative and positive atmosphere that makes this job more than just a co-op placement; it makes it an excellent opportunity for personal as well as professional growth.
Christine V. , BC Children's Hospital
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[My employer] didn't just give me a job to do and leave me be; everything she did made it clear that she cared about my well being and made sure I was maximizing my learning potential.
Benjamin F. , Nexen Energy Ltd.
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[Hootsuite] has helped me reach new heights in my career. [My supervisor] always made sure I find enjoyment and meaningful learning in the work that I do. My skills as a full-stack developer have greatly advanced while working at Hootsuite and I owe much of that to [my supervisor].
Leyla Y. , Hootsuite