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Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning

A collection of 95 stories

Cody Scott does Dhillon School of Business proud with international recognition

Co-operative education has set Cody Scott on the path to a brighter future in the supply chain management industry. Find out how Cody's first co-op work term lead him to compete successfully in a world wide competition.

Co-op 3 min read

Archaeology students unlock secrets of the past at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

For archaeology students, getting their hands dirty is a highlight of their education. This past summer, archaeology undergraduate and graduate students had the chance to get grit under their fingernails during a field school at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Boosting your resume with bioinformatics

The Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics was the perfect way for Melissa Ota (BSc Co-op '21, GC '22) to improve her job prospects in a rapidly growing field.

Bioinformatics 2 min read

Roots of Growth project reaches maturation with official launch

Born out of a response to a call to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the Roots of Growth project is reaching maturation as it officially launches at the University of Lethbridge.

Indigenous 3 min read

Meet Gabriel Fisher, Accounting major

Gabriel came to ULethbridge after suffering a work injury that changed his plans of becoming an electrician. Since starting in the Dhillon School of Business, his desire to help people and support his community has inspired a new career goal: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Dhillon School of Business 2 min read

Music student Hana Hubley expands her education through experiential learning

Bachelor of Music student Hana Hubley was not quite sure she wanted to study music when she started at the University of Lethbridge. However, with the support of music professor Dr. Nick Sullivan (BMus ’04), Hana has found their calling.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez has made the most of his work-integrated learning to succeed in his degree. This summer, Juan worked as a Theatre Practitioner with the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity.

Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning 3 min read

Victoria Steffensen (BFA ’20) creates her own path forward as an entrepreneur

Victoria Steffensen (BFA ’20) always had a goal of starting her own business and working for herself. Through completing her degree in new media, graduating from the University of Lethbridge and settling down in rural Alberta, she has accomplished this dream and more.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Shining Graduate Rebecca Ha

Shining Graduate Rebecca Ha (BSc '22) chose uLethbridge because of its inclusivity and smaller class sizes, allowing greater opportunity to make connections with her professors and peers.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Shining Student Amy Henrickson

Shining Student Amy Henrickson (BSc Co-op '17) chose to pursue her grad studies at uLethbridge as she was interested in the work of one of our new professors and excited to learn in the Science Commons.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Meet Shining Student Walker English, Pii-taa Kyaa-tsis

Fourth-year kinesiology student Walker English didn't have far to go when he chose ULethbridge as he grew up thirty minutes down highway three in Fort Macleod. Walker appreciates the strong sense of community found on campus.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Jace Riehl (BSc (Co-op) ‘21) lands his dream job directly out of university

"I think the co-op program is essential for this and absolutely crucial to making the most out of your experience at university.” Jace Riehl (BSc (Co-op) ‘21) graduates this fall with his BSc in computer science and more than three years of work experience.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

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.

Faculty of Arts & Science 4 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Mahfooz Abdul Azeez

Mahfooz Azeez (BSc Co-op '22) tells us about his experience as an international student at the University of Lethbridge. Mahfooz came to Canada from Kerala, South India, and made the most of his studies in Canada.

Faculty of Arts & Science 5 min read

Q&A with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Andrew Belisle

Dhillon School of Business accounting major Andrew Belisle (BMgt '22) used co-op to hone his skills and make himself attractive to potential employers. Here he talks about what contributed to his success, including how he managed to get four offers from top recruiters by graduation.

Dhillon School of Business 6 min read

Co-operative Education experiences shape Jenna Sullivan’s confidence and career direction

As Jenna Sullivan (BSc Co-op ‘22) prepares to walk across the stage to receive her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry, she reflects on the ULethbridge experiences that helped shape her journey, particularly co-op.

Faculty of Arts & Science 3 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Zoie Hansen

Zoie Hansen (BSc Co-op '22) graduates with Distinction this spring with a Bachelor of Science in psychology, and the Co-operative Education designation. Her pursuit of experiential education took her to Denmark and Hungary and helped shape her understanding of the world and what lies ahead.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Shining Student Olivia Marasco

Shining Student Olivia Marasco (BSc Co-op '19) chose uLethbridge for her graduate degree because of the quality mentorship she received in her undergraduate degree.

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

What skills do employers value most?

A good education is no longer about memorizing facts or techniques. When it comes to career and personal success, transferable skills give you an edge.

3 min read

Skills you'll need in the future workplace

Future success isn't only dependent on your education and hard-skills. Find out what you need to be career ready and how to set yourself apart in the job market.

Dhillon School of Business 4 min read

Fine Arts student Jordan Hanas builds critical skills in collections care during Art Gallery internship

Jordan Hanas was not expecting to fall in love with art history when she started her education at ULethbridge, but she knows for certain she’s on the right path.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

On Becoming a Teacher: "I integrated aspects of pop culture into my lessons—engagement was much higher," Jenn Biglin

"It hit me that I could use pop culture in the ways of music, television, and movies to help with vocabulary and give students opportunity to steer learning in their way," Jenn Biglin (BA '20, BEd '22).

Faculty of Arts & Science 2 min read

Chataya Holy Singer's logo design inspired by the iniskim

Chataya Holy Singer, emerging Blackfoot artist and Indigenous Studio Art student, wove Blackfoot culture and tales of the buffalo and buffalo hunters into her commissioned logo design for the 2022 Moonlight Run.

Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning 6 min read

Student-curated exhibition focusing on the body in art opens in the uLethbridge Art Gallery

For art history student Kelsey Black, curating the uLethbridge Art Gallery’s latest exhibition has been the highlight of her undergraduate program.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

ULethbridge unveils t-shirt designed by Chataya Holy Singer, Blackfoot art studio major

“I knew that I was going to come up with a design that contributes to the perspective of what it means to be an Indigenous student in post-secondary. I personally know the impacts that residential schools have within my own family and even myself.”

Indigenous 2 min read
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