Comments on: For an enjoyable co-op work term experience…

By: Donald T

Donald T — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:54:51 +0000

i would say that nothing beats hands-on experiences. to tell the truth, i learnt the most during my 3-month internship as compared to 4 years of my course. during the internship, interns are always challenged to perform, and when we did, a commend was enough to keep us happy for the day.

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:03:41 +0000

Bashar – that is certain a good reasons to hire co-ops, they are full of fresh ideas and a new perspective. What surprises me though is when companies hire students, assign some mediocre personal project, and leave them on their own for 4 months. Seems like a waste for everybody.

Onecore – student’s health is an excellent point, I should have brought it up. And to a larger extend – balance. A healthy lifestyle during and outside of work will help prevent a burnout, even from engaging projects.

By: Onecore

Onecore — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:54:09 +0000

There are many things to consider apart from these like peer competition & opportunities,family life that impacts on education.
Co-op work just need to be nutrient for mind.Cause if you work alone or stay alone it eats lot of your energy.It deteriorates the health.

You’ve written good article but i was thinking a lot apart from these.Anyway its worth to read.

By: Bashar

Bashar — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:14:44 +0000

I can say one thing about students here. They are always terrifying with their ideas. The age 18-23 the person is simply building his character and skills for the years to come. He has motive, ideas, learning quickly new skills, with no fear yet.

I love to hang out with those people, so if I had a company, good student candidates I think would help a lot.