Before graduating with her bachelor’s in computer science, Paola Flores Aguirre had already secured a full-time permanent position at BCLC as a systems administrator. [caption…
Following his second work term, Ribhu Agarwal, a third-year Bachelor of Computer Science student, reflects on how co-op allowed him to apply classroom knowledge to…
Note: On March 31, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrates its 20th anniversary. This is the final newsroom article in a series, with previous articles published on…
As he nears the end of his second co-op work term at RBC Dominion Securities, Gagandeep Singh Multani has been reflecting on all he learned…
After three years as an international student at TRU, Waris Patel, a second-year BSc biology student, reflects on the impact of homesickness and loneliness on…
Garrett Grubisa, a fifth-year Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry, first learned about co-operative education through on-campus promotions. "I decided to join as I wanted…
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is launching Canada’s first Honours College in fall, beginning with a University Honours Certificate that offers students a way…
Counsellor Kristin Robinson says there is no one-size-fits-all approach to love, loss, healing and recovery when coping with break-ups, loss or change. "No relationship is…
Sahil Dahiya, a third-year Bachelor of Science student from Gurgaon, India, first discovered co-op during his first year when he came across the Career and…
After an eight-month work term at British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Bachelor of Computing Science student Bhavika Jain nominated herself for the 2024 Co-op Student…
The Consent Tea, an annual health promotion and wellness education event, was developed by TRU Senior Wellness Co-ordinator Chelsea Corsi in response to hundreds of…
As a fourth-year student, Kayla Oerlemans knows that chasing As, obsessing over details, and waiting for the “perfect” words to come to mind can stall…
Whether celebrating Christmas or enjoying other holiday traditions, this time of year can be hard on relationships, families, finances, self-esteem and emotional well-being. As there…
When thinking about grief, there might be a perception that it's a state of being resulting from a significant tragedy. In the Grief and Healing…
Mackenzie Warner, a third-year student in the Bachelor of Arts program, was working as a part-time tutor at the Writing Centre when a co-op job…
After spending over 280 practicum hours with the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Bachelor of Social Work students Jayden Scherbarth and Karlie Clarke engaged in…
Palmer Vaughn is a senior tutor with the Writing Centre and majoring in English. His specialties include creative writing, literary analysis, structure and flow, thesis…
When Mercedes Settle joined the Writing Centre in 2022, she had no idea just how transformative her experience as a tutor would be. “Not only…
Tourism student Puneet Malik supported planning for orientation and transition events and programming as a learning strategist (co-op) with the Office of Student Life. Starting…
Tourism co-op student Reesha Aspinall Brown spent a four-month term as the TRU WolfPack ticketing, promotions, and in-game experience co-ordinator. From January to April 2024,…
