Being A Summer Student

Some of the benefits of taking a class in the summer include: more access to your professors and TAs, getting to focus on and immerse yourself in your class and the chance to explore a new subject area. Explore the resources on this page and learn how to make the most of your warm weather courses.
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Making Your Degree Matter #1

Some undergrads leave university feeling like they’ve read a lot of books, written a lot of papers, taken many exams but don’t feel like they know what to do next or feel that their university years just flew by. There’s some simple (but not necessarily easy) ways to reconnect with your degree and squeeze every [...]
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The Chapman Learning Commons

Meet our team, find out our hours and learn about our services.
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Tutoring

For information on tutoring happening this week, in addition to information about a wealth of other services like the Writing Centre, Peer Academic coaching and drop-in resume building.
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Computers, Printers and Scanners

Information on where you can find and how you can use computers, scanners and printers on campus.
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How To Cite Sources

Citing sources is never easy, but it is a reality of University. Take a look at our page to feel confident when it comes time to properly reference your work!
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Good Health, Good Grades

explore the resources and services available to support your well being and academic success.
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Peer Academic Coaching

Take advantage of what others have learned before you, meet with a peer academic coach to help improve your student skills!
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Wondering What a Learning Commons Is? Check out our new video created by students!
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What exactly is a Learning Commons?

What exactly IS a learning commons? Watch our short little video and join the discussion!

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How to use Twitter to tune in to what’s going on at UBC

Not only do you get to keep up on news, events and contests, you get to join a community of academics who care about the same things you do. Once you get started, it’s relatively easy to find people who are initiating clubs, events and dialogue around the issues YOU care about.

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Making Your Degree Matter #1

Some undergrads leave university feeling like they’ve read a lot of books, written a lot of papers, taken many exams but don’t feel like they know what to do next or feel that their university years just flew by. There’s some simple (but not necessarily easy) ways to reconnect with your degree and squeeze every [...]

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