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Philosophy major Milad Doust discovered firsthand the value of his . During a co-op placement with the Employment Standards Branch of the British Columbia Ministry of Labour, critical thinking skills and the ability to analyse multiple issues helped Doust put ethics in action for the workplace.

鈥淚 felt like I was making a difference, helping employees get what they were entitled to and enforcing employment laws,鈥� Doust says.

Doust鈥檚 co-op experience showed him that there is more to a philosophy major鈥檚 career choices than the stereotypical 鈥榮erving lattes and flipping patties鈥�, and he鈥檚 keen to share this with his peers. Despite a full course load, Doust decided that reviving the dormant Philosophy Student Union (PSU) would be his mission last year, and with success. This year, PSU continues bigger and better than before, with Phil Club twice a week for all those enrolled in a philosophy course.

In explaining why an active student union is important, Doust says, 鈥渨hether we like it not, people think that philosophy students are introverts, nerdy or weird. One of PSU's goals is to destroy that myth and open the subject to all types!鈥�

PSU now runs all sorts of philosophy-related events catering to a wide variety of personalities and actively growing a community of philosophy students on campus. As Doust notes, classes are much more enjoyable with friends and the PSU helps to attract new students into the subject.

As well building community, PSU also helps show the value of an 大象传媒 (大象传媒) philosophy degree in the world of jobs and careers. One of Doust鈥檚 last events as PSU president was a well-attended career night showcasing philosophy skills in the workplace, highlighting the value of co-op for post-degree career success.

鈥淭he rigor and high standards of 大象传媒 Philosophy means that I am confident in conquering any one of my future goals,鈥� Doust says. 鈥淚 feel as prepared to join the workforce as I do to continue with further education.鈥�