Co-Op Chronicles: Designing Your Future at DAAP

In the first episode of Studio Sessions at DAAP, we dive into the emotional journey of co-ops and how they shape the personal and professional growth of students. Our guests, Yasmine Shaban and Aubrey Stanforth, reflect on how their co-op experiences made them feel—navigating new environments, adapting to different work cultures, and the personal challenges and triumphs they encountered along the way.
Rather than focusing solely on technical skills or networking, Yasmine and Aubrey open up about the emotional side of co-ops, sharing how these experiences impacted their confidence, creativity, and sense of direction within the design world. Whether you're gearing up for your own co-op or curious about the personal side of this journey, this debut episode offers a heartfelt look into what it’s really like to be out in the field as a DAAP student.