Student · EXCERPT

“My technical and transferable skills are growing”

Brianna Pham

Bachelor of Computer Science student · Raptor Integration

Brianna reflected on a year-long co-op placement at Raptor Integration.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“I’ve gotten better at chatting with colleagues and connecting with other departments.”

Narshvin Doorganah

Computing Science · Co-op Student of the Year

Narshvin discussed his growth through co-op experiences at IX Solutions and Alberta Health Services.

Student · EXCERPT

“I’ve experienced total growth and total change.”

Katelyn Zubak

Supply Chain Management student · Co-op Student of the Year

Katelyn reflected on co-op experience that included Hydro One and adapting to remote work.

Student · EXCERPT

“Being able to ask for help is reassuring”

Gurjit Kaur

BSc Data Science student · BC Wildfire Service work term

Gurjit described a supportive environment during a technical services work term.

Student · EXCERPT

“co-op gave me the direction I needed”

Taryn Walter

BBA Marketing student · Castanet Kamloops

Taryn wrote about finding direction, building confidence and learning through a marketing work term.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“I’ve gained countless finance skills working at GE.”

Christian Karl

TRU co-op alum · GE Capital

Christian described the skills developed through his co-op-to-employment experience.

Student · EXCERPT

“It felt good to be trusted; what I did mattered.”

Ahana Ahluwalia

Bachelor of Software Engineering student · Telus

Ahana reflected on responsibility and meaningful contributions during her co-op work terms.

Student · EXCERPT

“I love the company and thoroughly enjoy the work”

Lorelei Guidos

Bachelor of Engineering student · Raptor Integration

In this earlier story, Lorelei spoke as a student completing a co-op work term, before the supervisor role featured above.

Student / apprentice · EXCERPT

“The school coming in, that really helped”

Mike Brown

Carpentry apprentice · Lytton First Nation

Mike described technical training delivered in his community alongside work on the Lytton rebuild.

Student · EXCERPT

“I’ve come out of my shell by meeting new customers”

Cody Kostiuk

ESTR student · Tim Hortons placement

Cody described growing confidence through a customer-facing placement.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“It’s really nice, I like helping others who are starting out”

Akemy Earl

ESTR alum and Professional Cook student · Black Salt Catering

Akemy progressed from an ESTR practicum into culinary training and a role mentoring new practicum students.

Student · EXCERPT

“I gained a lot of knowledge and wisdom from those conversations.”

Karlie Clarke

BSW practicum student · TRU Office of Student Affairs

Karlie reflected on conversations during her practicum and Consent Café work.

Student · EXCERPT

“I integrate some of the theory I learn in my classes and practice it with them”

Jenna Leblanc

Second-year Human Service student · ESTR kiosk practicum

Jenna supported ESTR students through the campus retail kiosk and connected classroom theory with practice.

Student · EXCERPT

“It’s amazing that my dream to become an ECE is able to happen so close to home”

Patti Alexander

ECE student · Lillooet Regional Centre

Patti described access to ECE education near her home in Shalath. This is a program-access reflection, not a practicum testimonial.

Student · EXCERPT

“I make an effort to bring more women in the classroom who have made scientific discoveries.”

Ayame Byrne

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) STEM practicum student

Ayame described an intentional approach to representation while teaching during her practicum.

Student · EXCERPT

“This was a really eye-opening experience for me”

Claire Armstrong

TRU Law student clinician

Claire reflected on learning through real client work at the Community Legal Clinic.

Student · EXCERPT

“prepared me for actually dealing with real clients”

Dawn McConnell

Third-year law student · Community Legal Clinic

Dawn reflected on how clinic work prepared her for legal practice.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“Taking the HCA course changed the direction in my life, opening lots of doors.”

Nicole Crosman

Health Care Assistant program alum

Nicole described the impact of completing the HCA program.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“I felt confident in what I had learned”

Laura Hirtz

Health Care Assistant program alum

Laura connected her TRU learning and community experiences with confidence entering the workforce.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“all while being able to work and stay within your own community”

Holly

2023 Veterinary Technology Open Learning alum

Holly reflected on combining study with work in her community. The source publishes her first name only.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“Everyone at the university is so kind and supportive”

Kayla

2023 Veterinary Technology Open Learning alum

Kayla described support and connecting with classmates during the program’s wet lab. The source publishes her first name only.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“The international aspect of the nursing program is hugely beneficial to students”

Sara Goddard

BSc Nursing alum · International practicum in Samoa

Sara reflected on how an international practicum broadened her understanding of nursing.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“I’d recommend an international practicum to any student with an opportunity to do so”

Rosemary Ritcey

BSc Nursing alum, 2010 · International practicum in Lesotho

Rosemary reflected on learning across health-care settings in a Bridges Magazine story republished by Inside TRU.

Student · EXCERPT

“It’s an awesome opportunity to work with people in a meaningful way”

Sarah Mahaffey

Respiratory Therapy student · TRU Sleep Clinic summer work

Sarah described applying her learning while working with patients in a clinical setting.

Student · EXCERPT

“this gives us the opportunity to really fine-tune our patient interaction skills”

Lexi Reichel

Bachelor of Health Science / Respiratory Therapy student

Lexi reflected on developing patient communication skills at TRU’s sleep clinic.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“It made me feel pretty good, that I had done the right things”

Jasjeet Singh

2017 Practical Nursing graduate · Final practicum at Cariboo Memorial Hospital

Jasjeet described applying his training while assisting at a roadside emergency. This reflection concerns using his learning outside the placement.

Student · EXCERPT

“This experience has taught me that I like getting the chance to step out of my comfort zone.”

Alex Horsman

Bachelor of Arts student · Service learning project

Alex worked on the Walk for Peace and Rock the Walk community events through a third-year service learning course.

Student / alum · EXCERPT

“I love the creativity involved in planning experiments and attempting to unbiasedly observe natural phenomenon.”

Nathan Michaels

BSc Biology graduate, 2014 · UREAP researcher

Nathan reflected on research into spinal cord injury and working with a research team.

Student · EXCERPT

“My advice to any students thinking about doing research is to not be afraid to ask.”

Ashley Morrison

Animal Biology student · UREAP researcher

Ashley described starting a bird-behaviour research project with a faculty mentor.

Student · EXCERPT

“Knowledge Makers allowed me to connect to and understand my culture and other peoples’ as well”

Ellis Rondquist

Bachelor of Social Work student · Knowledge Makers participant

Ellis reflected on an Indigenous research experience. This is a Knowledge Makers story, not a social work practicum.

Student · EXCERPT

“The initial fear of being in the unknown was replaced with empowerment”

Martin McFarlane

Bachelor of Journalism student · Exchange and Study Abroad Ambassador

Martin reflected on studying in Manchester and later helping other students prepare for international experiences.

Student · EXCERPT

“have an open mind with your field course selection”

Sawyer

Adventure Studies student · First name as published

Sawyer encouraged students to explore field courses beyond their initial interests. This is a program-level reflection.

Student · EXCERPT

“The team was behind me the whole way.”

Kaitlin Lomas

WolfPack student-athlete and team captain

Kaitlin reflected on team support and learning to lead while recovering from an injury.

Student · EXCERPT

“I learned calmness within the excitement”

Jenny Hulford

Professional Cook student · Gold Medal Plates competition

Jenny reflected on applying culinary skills and working under pressure with a professional team.

Student voice · EXCERPT

“it’s about tenacity, resilience and persistence”

Keisha Anderson, with Narangi Moore and Ethan Oman

Student-authored reflection · Actors Workshop Theatre

The student story connected the lessons of adapting theatre productions with skills that carry into life beyond the stage.