Co-op Gave Skylar Nikkel a Solid Foundation for the Future Skylar Nikkel (Sky) is a fifth-year applied statistics student with a minor in computer science and a geography concentration. Combining her enthusiasm for research and keenness for a challenge, Sky has completed three agriculture and research-related co-op work terms.
Derek Melchin Lands Dream Job Through Diverse Co-op Experiences, from Working at the CKXU to Managing a Public In-House Trading Fund Derek Melchin is a third-year combined degree student studying computer science and finance. As an opportunity seeker and innovator, Derek has completed three diverse co-op work-terms.
Co-op Experience Helps Cheyenne Clow Bring History to Life Cheyenne Clow is a third-year history major with a minor in liberal education. For Cheyenne, one of her most impactful experiences at the University of Lethbridge has been her two co-op work terms.
Alex Knox combines her passion for the outdoors and marketing to a co-op placement with Parks Canada Alex combined her love of the outdoors and interest in marketing with a 12-month co-op placement marketing the Hot Springs. "I got to live and work in Banff for the Hot Springs."
A second degree opened up a new career pathway for Colin Brown What drew Colin to the Calgary Campus was the flexibility of night classes and the ability to work full time while completing his studies. “The second-degree program was really attractive as I was able to skip over all the electives I had already completed in my first degree."
Night classes let Affan Shahid continue to earn while he finished a Bachelor of Management degree "It's been really helpful that courses are in the evenings or weekends, as it's allowed me to keep working full time," Affan said when asked why he chose the Calgary Campus.
Five questions with alumna Jamie Lewis (BA (Co-op) '20) Jamie Lewis, a BA graduate with a double major in anthropology and religious studies, is this year's recipient of the Faculty of Arts & Science Gold Medal (Arts).
Five questions with Shining Graduate Kyle Cole BA (Co-op) '20 Kyle Cole, BA (Co-op) '20 has some pretty straightforward advice for incoming students. Be the best you can be and make the most of your degree!
Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Ellis-Toddington (BSc (Co-op) '99, MEd '05) | Manager, Counselling & Career Services Where are you from? What is your background? I am born and raised in Lethbridge! I attended the U of L for both my undergraduate and master’s degrees. I received a BSc
Commitment to students and employer partners remains the top priority for the co-op team “Everyone on our team remains committed to keeping students and employers our top priority, and luckily, we have some innovative technology available that allows us to make that happen,” says Jasminn Berteotti.
Employee Spotlight: Lukas Neamtu (BSc '08), Programs Coordinator, Applied Studies & Co-op Meet Lukas Neamtu, a ball of energy who works with students involved in co-op work terms and applied studies. This former band geek also serves on the SOS committee.