Hear From Students
Are you thinking about studying in the Faculty of Applied Sciences at SFU, but are not sure what to expect?
Hear the experiences and advice of five current students within its programs to learn about life in SFU’s Faculty of Applied Sciences, and what you can look forward to.
Meet Our Students
Negar Bagheri Hariri
Education
Computer Engineering Alumni '22, Burnaby campus
Route of Admission
Internal transfer from SFU’s Faculty of Science
Best SFU FAS Experience
Learning how to trust and believe in herself through the encouragement of faculty, staff and fellow students.
Larren Canapi
Education
Software Systems, Surrey campus
Route of Admission
Direct admission from North Delta Secondary School
Best SFU FAS Experience
Being the Director of Events for the Software Systems Student Society. In this position, Larren has been able to impact students at the Surrey campus with the social, career and technical events that the society hosts.
Jen Gu
Education
Systems Engineering, Burnaby campus
Route of Admission
Direct admission from Thorsby Jr Sr High School (Alberta)
Best SFU FAS Experience
Her co-op position with a pretty awesome video game company called Blackbird Interactive.
Kira Nishi-Beckingham
Education
Computer Engineering Alumni '21, Burnaby campus
Route of Admission
Direct admission from Riverside Secondary School (Port Coquitlam)
Best SFU FAS Experience
Joining the TechConnect program in her first semester and making two amazing friends that she is still close with today.
Felipe Patarroyo Singh
Education
Sustainable Energy Engineering, Surrey campus
Route of Admission
Engineering at Douglas College
Best SFU FAS Experience
Meeting passionate people on campus and being introduced to a community that supports his development as a person and future engineer.
Why did you choose to study at SFU?
Why did you choose to study in your particular field?
If you are from abroad, how did you find the process of immigrating to Canada to start life at SFU? What are some resources that can help you?
If you meet the program requirements, are you directly admitted into the engineering program of your choice?
How was your experience transferring into SFU FAS from another post-secondary institution?
How was your experience transferring into SFU FAS from another SFU faculty?
How was your first semester at SFU?
What is life like at the Burnaby Campus?
What is life like at the Surrey Campus?
How are you involved on campus? How has this benefitted you both personally and professionally?
What are some unique aspects of the engineering science program?
What are some unique aspects of the software systems program?
How is it like being a part of the new sustainable energy engineering program?
What has been your favorite course and why?
What has been your favorite class project?
As an engineering student, how do you manage your course load?
What are some study tips that have helped you with your courses?
How is the co-op process like for students in programs where it is mandatory, such as in engineering, mechatronics systems engineering and sustainable energy engineering?
How is the co-op process like for students where it is optional, such as in the computing science or software systems programs?
What does the average day look like for a co-op student?
What has been the best part of your experience in SFU’s Faculty of Applied Sciences?
What advice would you give to your grade 12 self?