Q: What drew you to the Bachelor of Management program at UBCO?
A: Throughout high school, I knew getting a business degree was the direction I wanted to follow. I chose UBCO specifically for its reputation and location. Having come to Kelowna almost every summer growing up, I got to experience everything the Okanagan has to offer, which influenced my decision to choose UBCO.
Q: What have been your biggest takeaways from the program so far?
A: My biggest takeaway is how essential teamwork is in the management program as it diversifies thought and enables individuals with different skill sets to tackle real-world challenges. Post-grad, the importance of teamwork is more pronounced as people will face many challenges in the workplace.
Q: What has been the most rewarding part of the program so far?
A: The most rewarding part of the Management program is the incorporation of real-world case studies into our group work. This gives management students different perspectives on various markets and cultural diversity, which is extremely valuable. The projects were led by knowledgeable professors which ultimately served as a learning opportunity.
Q: What advice or insight would you give to a prospective student considering this program?
A: The advice I would give a future Management student is to stay active in building a professional network by attending events across campus, joining a club or connecting with professors.
Q: Where is your current co-op placement and what is your role with that company?
A: I am completing my final co-op term with ESD Simulation here in Kelowna. I am working alongside the sales and marketing teams where I perform updates on social media platforms, changes to the website, write blog posts, and act as a first point of contact for current and potential customers.
Q: What have been the greatest benefits of the co-op program?
A: The greatest benefit of the co-op program is career exploration. The exposure to different fields helps guide a job choice post-graduation. Having this co-op work experience allows co-op students to have enhanced resumes, future employment opportunities post-grad and larger networks in their relevant fields.
Q: Do you have any advice you’d like to share with someone considering doing a co-op?
A: A piece of advice for future co-op students is to take advantage of the diversified opportunities that are offered on the job board. I ended up in a position that was not of initial interest to me, but now I am hoping I will get to return to that position after graduation.
Q: What are your future career goals?
A: My future career goal is to be an entrepreneur in a business that is a leader in innovation, is socially and environmentally responsible and fosters meaningful changes in communities around me.