Testimonials from Business and Economics Co-op Students |
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"I have been able to develop the skill set needed in order to grow and become successful in a professional setting with Deloitte. The BBA program has allowed me to take what I have learned and apply it to the client work I’ve completed, specifically within the Private Company Services audit practice."
Adam Paul, SBE Co-op, Class 2009
"The opportunity to work for Ernst & Young has helped to complement the skills I have acquired through the BBA Program. My co-op experience has allowed me to discover the roles and responsibilities of a chartered accountant first-hand, and has helped to solidify my future career decisions."
Dorian Lane, SBE Co-op, Class 2009
"Spending two work terms as a tax associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers exposed me to corporate, investment and personal tax, and I also had the opportunity to try auditing. I improved my interpersonal skills while interacting with clients and managers. My co-op experience has brought me closer to accomplishing my dream of becoming a chartered accountant."
Vidushi Hora, SBE Co-op, Class of 2009
“The analytical skills I gained in the Honours Economics and Financial Management program were essential for my co-op role as a financial analyst at McNeil Consumer Healthcare.”
Brandon Thompson, SBE Co-op, Class of 2007
"Laurier Co-op gives students access to a large pool of potential job opportunities which would be very difficult to access if we were job-hunting individually. I definitely never found a shortage of positions that interested me! I am now employed by the company who hired me for my first co-op work term and I’m well on my way to starting my career."
Justin Clarke, SBE Co-op, Class of 2005
"I applied what I’d learned about business cases in class while working as a cost analyst with Cadbury Trebor Allan during my first work term. I collaborated with engineers and operations managers on a business case to determine whether it would be worthwhile for the company to make certain large capital expenditures."
Michael Case, SBE Co-op, Class of 2005
"As an e-business associate at S.C. Johnson, I gained invaluable experience in marketing, customer development and strategic planning. Not only did I get great experience, but I also made some good friends along the way. Co-op has given me the guidance and resources I need to focus on my career goals."
Shane Walker, SBE Co-op, Class of 2004
“I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better university experience than Laurier’s given me. It’s provided so many opportunities: from phenomenal co-op experiences, to job offers post-graduation. To finish in this kind of situation is incredible."
Mark Mahoney, SBE Co-op, Class of 2003
"I had extremely high expectations before beginning my work term at Shell Canada Products but the company still managed to completely surpass them. The position gave me the opportunity to work on some very interesting marketing initiatives and put my theoretical knowledge to the test. The business program at Laurier has given me the tools to be successful, and co-op has given me help, guidance and the opportunity for this exceptional experience."
Nicole Gibson, SBE Co-op, Class of 2003
"Co-op has been a truly worthwhile experience that has taught me a great deal about myself and what I want to do. Before, I was relatively uncertain about my career path, but my first work term gave me insight into the types of work that are right for me."
David Tee, SBE Co-op, Class of 2003