andrew siu.

Hello, I’m Andrew, a final-year co-op undergraduate at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a major in International Relations and a minor in Law & Society.

I’m currently seeking an administrative, client service, or immigration policy position beginning January 2026.

Welcome to my portfolio, with stylistic inspiration from Messages by Apple Inc.! This website serves as my extended Curriculum Vitae; please view my resume for a more concise overview. Feel free to connect with me on other platforms @andrewcsiu.

Education · 4:33 PM

B.A. in International Relations, minor in Law & Society | GPA: 3.8
University of British Columbia, Vancouver. September 2021 – December 2025.

Concentration in International Diplomacy, Security, and Peace Studies.

Notable courses include:

· International Law
· International Trade
· Sociology of Crime and Justice
· Globalization & Social Justice
· International Relations in the 20th Century
· Sociology of Development
· Canadian Constitutional History
· History of Warfare

Certificate, Legal Administrative Assistant |
Capilano University, North Vancouver. September 2025 – July 2027.

Fall 2025 Cohort, School of Legal Studies, Faculty of Business and Professional Studies.

High School Diploma, Advanced Placement and Honors | GPA: 3.9
King’s High School, Shoreline. September 2017 – June 2021.

I graduated in the spring of 2021 from King’s High School in the top percentile of my class, partaking in a variety of AP and Honors courses including but not limited to:
· AP World History
· AP Calculus
· AP Chemistry
· AP Biology
· AP Spanish

I was awarded the Spanish Award for my performance in upper-level Spanish courses, and Community Service Award for my volunteering efforts.
I was also the recipient of the College Board’s AP International Diploma and Scholar Award.

As a student, I was invited to join the National Society of High School Scholars and the National Honor Society chapter for academic excellence.

In terms of extracurriculars, I participated actively as a member of First Robotics Competition Team 4911 in the 2020 and 2021 competition seasons, and played JV soccer.

Experience · 6:27 PM

Research Services Student Assistant | Co-op
TRIUMF, Office of Research Services, Vancouver. September 2024 – August 2025.

As a Research Services Student Assistant at TRIUMF, I supported the administration of research and innovation activities while upholding the organization’s standards of accuracy, collaboration, and integrity.

Key duties included maintaining and updating legal agreements, grant, and patent portfolio databases to ensure compliance across jurisdictions. I facilitated communication between researchers and external partners, supporting grant preparation and coordinating engagement sessions with funding agencies such as NSERC, Horizon Europe, and various non-profit organizations. I also assisted in developing research security policies and data management plans aligned with Tri-Agency and EU regulatory frameworks.

Student Border Services Officer | Co-op and FSWEP
Canada Border Services Agency, Richmond. May 2023 – November 2024.

As as SBSO, I was responsible for serving and educating the public while upholding the agency’s values of professionalism, respect, and integrity.

Key duties include conducting interviews with travelers, verifying their declarations and goods, and referring individuals and items for further examination under the guidelines set by Canadian legislation, particularly the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Customs Act.

Legislative Research Intern | Part-time Internship
Vote Smart, Remote. May 2022 – August 2022.

As an intern in the Key Votes team, I was responsible for conducting legislative research on state bills, resolutions, and amendments and writing executive summaries for Vote Smart’s non-partisan database.

During this time, the 117th U.S. Congress was in session.

Fundraising and Compliance Intern | Part-time Internship
Blue Wave Political Partners, Seattle. May 2022 – August 2022.

As an intern, I was responsible for tracking nearly 10,000 individual donations from Political Action Committees (PACs) and Super PACs during the Washington state 2022 primaries.

I also assisted political candidates in their formal correspondance with donors.

Leadership and Volunteering · 7:05 PM

Service Team Lead, Small Group Leader | IVCF UBC
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship of Canada, Vancouver. January 2023 – Present.

As a Service Team Lead, I planned and hosted weekly large-group events for groups of 20-50, the annual winter gala and coffeehouse at UBC, Vancouver Campus.

As Small Group Leader, I help lead discussions and small-group events and played a role in assisting with Audio and Visual equipment.

Student Representative | VIA Student Network
Canada Border Services Agency, Richmond. October 2023 – November 2024.

As a student representative at Vancouver International Airport, I primarily acted as a liaison between the SBSO program and management, assisting with issues like conflict management to training and onboarding activities.

Student Representative | Next Generation Network, Student Committee
Canada Border Services Agency, Richmond. June 2024 – November 2024.

As a student representative on the NGN Student Committee, I was primarily responsible for the Student’s NGN Newsletter initiative, designed to keep student employees up-to-date on opportunities like webinars, networking events, and job portals.

I also assisted in the planning and hosting of the Student Speaker series – presentations designed to assist students with better understanding their role within the agency and the resources available to them for professional development.

External Director | UBC Model Parliament
Political Science Students’ Association, Vancouver. September 2022 – May 2023.

As external director, I helped organize the first Careers in Canadian Politics Panel with Senator Mobina Jaffer and representatives of MLA Niki Sharma and MP Joyce Murray, in which participants were given the opportunity to learn first-hand what it is like to work in politics.

I also led external communications, fundraising events, and social-networking nights.

Associations · 7:09 PM

Member | Student Work Placement Program
BioTalent Canada. September 2024 – August 2025.

As a student in BioTalent’s SWPP, I regularly gain access to additional professional training and a wage subsidy for my co-op with TRIUMF.

The SWPP is an initiative to increase the job-readiness of students registered in STEM, healthcare (with an overlap into the bio-economy), business, and all other programs at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Amount Awarded: $21,000

Member | King’s High School
National Society of High School Scholars. July 2019 – Present.

For outstanding academic achievement — 4.0 unweighted GPA.

Writing Samples · 10:43 PM

Ping Pong Diplomacy: A Reassessment of Sino-American Rapprochement | History

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American Occupation in Post–WWII Japan: A Critical Re–Evaluation of the SCAP | History

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Intersections of Colonial Law and the Dispute Process | Legal Anthropology

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