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Educational Resources Developer at the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology

What You Need to Know in April: Tech Guides and Exam Tips

By Tiffany on April 1, 2021 |Tagged with:Exams, new students, Resources, showcase, studying, Time Management

Get exam-ready with our tried and tested resources!

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Grades vs Educational Knowledge

By Madeleine on March 26, 2021 |Tagged with:learning, motivation, skills for class, Student Reflections

Madeleine reflects on the difference between grades and knowledge, and why each is as important as the other.

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Strategic Test Taking and Preparation

By Zohrah on March 19, 2021 |Tagged with:Exams, skills for class, studying, tutoring and advice

Zohrah shares how she prepares for essay-based and short-answer questions on humanities exams.

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My Journey to Getting Better With Money

By Keli on March 12, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, learning, Resources, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Learn about how Keli’s discovered how to create a budget that works for her.

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Tips & Tricks for First Time Job Hunters

By Kira on March 5, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, Skills for life, Student Reflections, work

Check out Kira’s tips on how to successfully start searching for your first job.

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All You Need for March: Finishing the Term Strong!

By Chris on March 1, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, health, new students, online, Resources, showcase, work

Check out our recommended resources and events for finishing up the semester!

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Connect with the Online UBC (Uni)verse

By Richard on February 26, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, fun, learn outside classroom, Resources, Skills for life

There’s lots to explore at UBC, even if you’re only visiting online – here’s a handy guide to get acquainted!

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Keeping the Spark Alive: Part 2

By Tiffany on February 19, 2021 |Tagged with:motivation, online, Resources, skills for class, studying

In the second installment of her series, Tiffany shares her tips for keeping the spark alive in online learning situations.

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How to Achieve Balance during Reading Week

By Ivy on February 15, 2021 |Tagged with:fun, motivation, Student Reflections, Time Management

We all approach reading week differently. Ivy shares why it is important to make time for both relaxing and studying!

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Must-Reads for Reading Week

By Johnson on February 12, 2021 |Tagged with:fun, health, motivation

Itching for something to read or just plain bored? We’ve curated a list of all of our favorite books for you to enjoy over reading week!

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Keeping the Spark Alive: Part 1

By Tiffany on February 5, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, fun, learning, online, Resources, Skills for life, Student Reflections

In the first installment of her series, Tiffany shares how to keep up excitement and relationships as we live and learn online.

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All You Need for February: Tips, Reading Week and More

By Stanley on February 1, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, new students, online, Resources, skills for class

Check out our resources, events, and tips for succeeding during midterm season and celebrating reading week!

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Why Keeping a To-Do List is a Good Idea

By Alina on January 29, 2021 |Tagged with:focus, fun, learning, online, skills for class, Skills for life, work

All work and no play makes for a sad to-do list – here’s how to make it better!

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All You Need for January: Online Learning Tips & Guides

By Lina on January 25, 2021 |Tagged with:learning, new students, Resources, showcase, skills for class, tutoring and advice

We’ve collected our best resources for getting set up for back-to-school season!

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Foundational Skills Videos

By Minori on January 25, 2021 |Tagged with:learn outside classroom, learning, Resources, Skills for life, tutoring and advice

Check out our new video tutorials and learn how to convert files, utilize online learning platforms, and more!

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How to Have a Great Time during Zoom Classes

By Ivy on January 22, 2021 |Tagged with:focus, learn outside classroom, learning, skills for class, Skills for life, studying, tech tips

Ivy shares her tips for how to thrive while learning remotely via Zoom.

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Prepare Your Devices for Online Learning

By Lina on January 15, 2021 |Tagged with:learn outside classroom, learning, online, Resources, skills for class, studying

Avoid tech issues down the road by setting up your devices and identifying issues with this handy guide!

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A Student Guide to Picking Classes

By Richard on January 8, 2021 |Tagged with:learn outside classroom, learning, Resources, skills for class, tutoring and advice

Learn more about how to pick the class that’s best for you!

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The Importance of Seeking Out Mentorship

By Chris on December 18, 2020 |Tagged with:extracurricular, learn outside classroom, learning, Resources, showcase, Skills for life, tutoring and advice

This week, Chris shares how he’s benefitted from seeking out mentorship, and how you can reach out to someone, as well!

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What Was It Like to Move for University?

By Richard on December 11, 2020 |Tagged with:international, online

Hear from Richard about how he navigated the joys and struggles of becoming acclimated to university life!

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Navigating Time Differences for Online Exams

By Tam on December 4, 2020 |Tagged with:Exams, focus, international, learn outside classroom, learning, online, Time Management, tutoring and advice

Time differences can make online learning complicated, and that’s even more the case for scheduled events like exams. Read on for our tips for being prepared for your big day!

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Special Winter Edition – The Perfect Winter Themed Study Breaks!

By Madeleine on November 27, 2020 |Tagged with:focus, fun, health, motivation, online, studying, Time Management, work

This time of year can seem dark and dreary, but these fun activities will spice-up your study breaks! Take a look at some ways that you can eat, craft, and exercise your way out of the winter blues!

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Tips for Your First Online University Exam

By Tam on November 20, 2020 |Tagged with:Exams, learn outside classroom, learning, Resources, skills for class, studying, Time Management, tutoring and advice

Are you worried that your online exam won’t go smoothly? This week, Tam shares her tips for being well prepared and organized in preparation for finals season!

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Why Working on Campus is a Great Idea  

By Madeleine on November 13, 2020 |Tagged with:extracurricular, learning, Resources, work

You might be wondering – why would anyone work on campus? This week, Madeleine shares why she finds it so worthwhile, and how you can find a good job to fit your preferences.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your University Experience (Part 2)

By Tiffany on November 6, 2020 |Tagged with:learn outside classroom, learning, Resources, Skills for life, tutoring and advice, work

Have you been wondering about what resources are available to further your academic and/or career goals?

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Cultivating the Ability to Focus

By Chris on October 30, 2020 |Tagged with:focus, learning, skills for class, studying, Time Management

Keeping focus in the digital learning environment can be challenging, but Chris has some tips for identifying and navigating your common distractions!

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The Pros, the Cons, and the How-To’s of Work School Balance

By Madeleine on October 23, 2020 |Tagged with:fun, learn outside classroom, Skills for life, Time Management, work

Should you work part-time during your studies at UBC? Read all about the pros and cons of doing so, and how to manage your priorities if you do!

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Learning at Home: Setting up a Study Space and Study-Pace

By Lina on October 16, 2020 |Tagged with:health, learn outside classroom, learning, online, Resources, studying, Time Management

How have you adapted to online learning? This week, Lina walks us through setting up ergonomic study spaces and scheduling for success!

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How to Get the Most Out of Your University Experience (Part 1)

By Tiffany on October 9, 2020 |Tagged with:extracurricular, learn outside classroom, Skills for life, work

Are you curious about getting involved at UBC, but lost as to where to start? You’re in luck! Read all about clubs, jobs, and volunteering opportunities in this week’s blog post by Tiffany!

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Protected: Fake News! Who Cares!

By Johnson on October 2, 2020 |Tagged with:academic integrity, learn outside classroom, online, Resources

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Balancing Activities with Studying Guide: UBC Version 101

By Tiffany on September 14, 2020 |Tagged with:learning, showcase, tutoring and advice

Going to university means managing your time all by yourself. In this blog, Tiffany shares her personal tips for balancing activities with studying.

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Beware, Not All Advice Is Good Advice

By Celia on September 11, 2020 |Tagged with:health, learning, Skills for life

As we’re entering the beginning of our winter semester, you may find yourself on the receiving end of a lot of people’s well intended advice. Click here to find out why I’m telling you not to listen to them.

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3 Tips for Eating Cheaper without Cooking Every Meal

By Minori on August 14, 2020 |Tagged with:fun, health, new students, Resources, Skills for life

If you have been having a hard time budgeting your food allowance, Minori shares a few tips and recipes that will give you the best bang for your buck!

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Protected: They’re Going to Find Out!

By Celia on August 7, 2020 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life, Student Reflections

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Focusing Flexibly: Tips for Staying Zoned-In

By Minori on July 31, 2020 |Tagged with:focus, learning, Resources, Skills for life, studying

If you are finding it difficult to stay focused these days, click here for some personal advice from Minori on how she stays in the zone.

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How to Be More Productive With the Use of Technology

By Rahul on July 17, 2020 |Tagged with:online, Resources, skills for class

Are you looking for some new resources to boost your productivity? Click here for a list of applications that will help you on your learning journey!

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Phone Phobia: Tips for Calling for When You Just Can’t Text Instead

By Minori on July 3, 2020 |Tagged with:health, Resources, Skills for life

Do you ever get nervous about making an unavoidable call on the phone? Here are some tips to help ease your phone phobia!

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Self Confidence for When You Are in a Slump

By Celia on June 17, 2020 |Tagged with:health, motivation, Student Reflections

As a student, you have a number of different skill sets that make you particularly appealing to employers. Read further to find out what they are!

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Online Writing Support

By Liam Monaghan on May 19, 2020 |Tagged with:online

Check out the online writing-focused services and resources at the CWSC.

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So You’re Thinking of Graduate School?

By Max on May 1, 2020 |Tagged with:learning, showcase, tutoring and advice

So you’re thinking of graduate school, huh? CLCA Max explores his experiences of the differences between undergraduate and graduate school.

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Mental Health and Balancing Student Work Life

By Kartik on April 27, 2020 |Tagged with:health, online, work

In this post we will focus on mental health and students’ work life, focusing in particular on part time jobs students have while studying. 

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Developing Great Habits to Study/Work Remotely

By Matheus on April 21, 2020 |Tagged with:learning, motivation, online

Working or studying at home is awesome! But most of us are not used to it. Below are some tips that help me overcome the struggle of having too much freedom.

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How to Succeed At Transitioning to Online Schooling!

By Miski, Kartik, Celia, and Sam on April 7, 2020 |Tagged with:learning, online

Given the rapid switch to remote learning this term, this new environment of online learning has had its ups and downs. Here are some resources to help with this challenge.

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Pick Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Motivation

By Sanjana on April 1, 2020 |Tagged with:learning, motivation, showcase

As a fellow student, I know what it’s like to wake up and have absolutely no motivation to get any work done. Have you ever wondered what the neuroscience behind motivation is?

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Things to Do for Free from Home

By Minori on March 24, 2020 |Tagged with:extracurricular, fun, learning, online, Resources

Stuck at home with nothing to do? Here are some free things you can access from home!

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Does listening to music make you a better learner?

By Harvey on March 19, 2020 |Tagged with:focus, learning, skills for class, studying

Does it help studying at all? And, if so, what would be some great music to listen to? In this blog, I will explore the answers and share you my learning experience with music.

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Why are Office Hours Important?

By Rahul on February 26, 2020 |Tagged with:learning, Resources, Student Reflections

In my earlier years at UBC I rarely went to office hours, but more recently learned how helpful they are. I believe that going to office hours often have a considerable benefit.

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How I Navigated an Academic Dilemma

By Sammy on February 20, 2020 |Tagged with:motivation, Student Reflections

I have always been indecisive, but going to university and spending all this money on a degree made me nervous. I wanted to know what to do and I wanted to just get through it as fast as I could. 

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Mindfulness Meditation as a tool for Mental Health and Academic Success.

By Matheus on February 11, 2020 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life

Do you wonder why we have negative or positive thoughts? Meditators believe it stems from the formation of attachments to our thoughts and behaviors.

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A Step-by-Step Guide for Student Research

By Minori on February 7, 2020 |Tagged with:academic integrity, Resources, showcase, skills for class, studying

I’ve put together some common issues and solutions for research that you might run into. I hope this can help guide you to the tools and resources that are available to you!  

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