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“Working with an organization that prioritizes federalism to establish equality and democracy has opened my eyes in ways that I could not have anticipated.”

We’re proud of our M.A. Graduate from the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, who is named amongst the Women’s Executive Network’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada in 2015, 2017, and 2021. Meet Dr. Sarah Saska (Sher, Her, Hers)

“My internship with Campaña Colombiana Contra Minas (CCCM - or the Colombian Campaign to Ban Landmines) has been the first position I have held directly in the field of development.”

“My experience as an intern has allowed me to reflect on the notion that big dreams are realized when we take manageable, small steps that eventually contribute to our end goal.”

Some people are lucky, some people aren't so lucky.

The remote internship experience has its benefits, but also its challenges.

This internship in the context of a pandemic allowed us to immerse ourselves a little more in this hyperconnected world that has now become ours.

This experience has been as enriching for me as a full university semester and will be extremely relevant as a young professional.

The University of Ottawa, Being More Innovative, Answered the Question Many Students Had About Entering an International Internship—A Stepping Stone Toward Professional Experience After Studies.

With very little experience in women's entrepreneurship or surveys, I designed a nationwide survey to gather quantitative data on the barriers women face in accessing financial products and services equally.