Meet Amina, a second-year international student from Nigeria studying Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. After arriving with high hopes for the co-op program, she’s grown frustrated by the challenges international students face in securing positions. With a passion for technology and a keen interest in innovation, Amina feels that the co-op system could be more accessible and supportive for students like her, who often encounter additional barriers in the job market. Striving to advocate for her peers, she writes candidly about her experiences on Reddit.