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Tanya's Kinesiology Co-op: Take Two

Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology

Tanya's two co-op terms lead to two very different co-op experiences. In this two-part post, she shares the differences between them, and what she learned from them.

By: Tanya Jung 277 reads | 0 comments

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Tanya's Kinesiology Co-op: A Challenging Experience

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Tanya's two co-op terms lead to two very different co-op experiences. In this two-part post, she shares the differences between them, and what she learned from them.

By: Tanya Jung 510 reads | 0 comments

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Convocation Reflections: The Winding Road to Find Where You Were Meant to Be

Student Spotlight

Janine Roller looks back at her SFU co-op experience while speaking at her convocation. She shares how the path you take may not lead to where you expected to go, but it could end up somewhere better.

By: Janine Roller 1498 reads | 0 comments

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Danielle's International Co-op Journey: Hope Found in Haiti

One Mission Society

Danielle Jeong's trip to Haiti was a self-exploring and life-changing journey. Read about her work at a local clinic and how this experience challenged herself in ways she did not think was possible, while discovering she is and finding a purpose for her studies at SFU.

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A Once-in-a-lifetime Experience in Ghana: Interning with Projects Abroad

Kinesiology

In Summer 2010, Cici Chenliu, a Kinesiology student, went to Ghana with Projects Abroad for a month to work as an intern at a local hospital. Check out her life changing experience working in the ward and exploring the beautiful cities of Ghana.

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Alumni Profile: Shawna Lum on being a Peer Health Educator

Career Exploration

Time and time again, we’ve told you how volunteer work can help you develop work-related skills. One thing that’s not always highlighted, however, is how volunteering can be an empowering experience, especially when you’re working on something that you’re passionate about.

By: Kelvin Claveria 1618 reads | 0 comments

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Co-op students land ‘space’ jobs

Quebec

Karen Tulloch, a biomedical physiology and kinesiology (BPK) major, has been working for the past three months as a BPK co-op student at the Canadian Space Agency in St. Hubert, Quebec. Read on to find out more about her exciting work and amazing acheivements.

By: Karen Tulloch 1003 reads | 0 comments

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Samantha Garcia: A Co-op Student's Success Story

Alumni Spotlight

Samantha Garcia graduated this past June with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, with a Co-op designation for her four Co-op work terms. Read all about her experiences here!

By: Anu Chouhan 2654 reads | 0 comments

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Vancouver Police Athletic League – Engaging Youth, One Game at a Time

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The PAL is opened to all youth; however, there is a focus on kids who come from lower socioeconomic statuses or more vulnerable backgrounds. As mentioned earlier, one of the great things about PAL is that it is free of cost.

By: Elizabeth Thai 704 reads | 0 comments

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Taking it One Day at a Time with Roger Takahashi

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Roger Takahashi, strength and conditioning coach for the Vancouver Canucks, talked to BPK students about the steps he took to get where he is and how to follow a career path you love

By: Elizabeth Moffat 1589 reads | 0 comments

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BPKSA Presents Roger Takahashi: Storified

Event Summaries

Couldn't make it to BPKSA's Novemeber 15th talk by Roger Takahashi of the Vancouver Canucks? The OLC did, and we tweeted the highlights.

By: Elizabeth Moffat 2618 reads | 1 comments

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Postcards From Botswana 5 - Kayla, I swam the Delta

International

SFU Kinesiology student Kayla Donnawell is in Botswana, Africa volunteering with the Students Without Borders program (SWB). In this article, the fifth in the series, Kayla swims the Delta, meets elephants and chased by a hippo.

By: Kayla Donnawell 1704 reads | 0 comments

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Postcards From Botswana 1 - Working in a Hospice with HIV/AIDS patients

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SFU Kinesiology student Kayla Donnawell is in Botswana, Africa volunteering with the Students Without Borders program (SWB) In this article, the first of a series, Kayla shares her insights, experiences and reflections of working in a Hospice with HIV/AIDS patients in Gaborone, Botswana.

By: Kayla Donnawell 1475 reads | 0 comments

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Postcards From Botswana 2 - The Kalahari Desert in the Summertime

Co-op Reflections

SFU Kinesiology student Kayla Donnawell is in Botswana, Africa volunteering with the Students Without Borders program (SWB) In this article, the second in the series, Kayla shares her experience of heat stroke in the Kalahari Desert.

By: Kayla Donnawell 1304 reads | 0 comments

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Postcards From Botswana 4 - Challenges of the Pace of Life

Students Without Borders

SFU Kinesiology student Kayla Donnawell is in Botswana, Africa volunteering with the Students Without Borders program (SWB). In this article, the fourth in the series, Kayla shares some of the challenges of the pace of life in Botswana.

By: Kayla Donnawell 1240 reads | 0 comments

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Postcards From Botswana 3 - Helping Children Attend School

Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology

SFU Kinesiology student Kayla Donnawell is in Botswana, Africa volunteering with the Students Without Borders program (SWB). In this article, the third in the series, Kayla explains her role in helping vulnerable children attend school.

By: Kayla Donnawell 1228 reads | 0 comments

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Postcards From Botswana 6 - Reality of HIV/AIDS in Botswana

Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology

SFU Kinesiology student Kayla Donnawell is in Botswana, Africa volunteering with the Students Without Borders program (SWB). In this article, the sixth in the series, Kayla discusses the reality of HIV/AIDS in Botswana.

By: Kayla Donnawell 1507 reads | 0 comments

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Postcards From Botswana 7 - The Gods Must be Crazy

Co-op Reflections

SFU Kinesiology student Kayla Donnawell is in Botswana, Africa volunteering with the Students Without Borders program (SWB). In this article, the seventh in the series, Kayla shares her weekend travels around Botswana.

By: Kayla Donnawell 1325 reads | 0 comments

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Postcards From Botswana 8 - Exploring Namibia

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SFU Kinesiology student Kayla Donnawell is in Botswana, Africa volunteering with the Students Without Borders program (SWB). In this article, the eighth in the series, Kayla explores Namibia and gets stuck several times in the sand dunes.

By: Kayla Donnawell 1217 reads | 0 comments

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Postcards From Botswana 9 - Exploring South Africa

Postcards from Botswana

SFU Kinesiology student Kayla Donnawell is in Botswana, Africa volunteering with the Students Without Borders program (SWB). In this final article, the winds guide Kayla to South Africa where she explores Capetown and Durban before heading home.

By: Kayla Donnawell 36 reads | 0 comments

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