February is Black History Month!
There are many reasons to look forward to the month of February. For many people, it is the chance to tell their loved one how they feel on Valentines Day and even celebrate the community of family on Family Day. But, for many black people around the world including myself, there’s a more significant celebration […]
Confronting the Challenges of a Term
Welcome back to a new and exciting term at UBC! Remember with the start of each new term it’s best to go in with a positive and healthy mindset- don’t let the baggage from the previous semester bring you down. Many students encounter discouragement and the lack of motivation in their university experience. For first […]
Enjoy the Holidays!
photo by Peter M Graham Happy Holidays from everyone at the Chapman Learning Commons team! For Help Desk hours, please see: http://hours.library.ubc.ca/#view-ikblc
Unwinding Over the Winter
“Pencils down.” The invigilator’s voice resonated in the room, only to be replaced by an eerie hush of silence. That voice in the SRC gymnasium marked my final exam of 2017W Term 1. Yet somehow, I left the exam room with an uneasy feeling in my gut. Sometimes, it can be difficult to feel resolved […]
Switching modes and diluting cognitive overload
As students, we are in the midst of finals season and this can be a very stressful moment. Not to mention, we have other priorities that occupy our lives outside of academia. Individually, our priorities will differ but we all must maintain a level of focus and composure in other areas of our lives in […]
New Museum Of Anthropology Exhibits
he Museum of Anthropology is hosting various new exhibits this summer that all UBC students are encouraged to take advantage of! The most recent, Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy across Asia …
Summer Fever
When the fall semester ended in May, we were so excited about the prospects of sleeping in till noon, strolling along the sea wall under the daytime sunshine and hanging with friends till late because, hey, summah’s heeeeeeere! But as the summer has progressed, we’ve realized that we need to fill my time with more […]
On Keeping Yourself Occupied
Last semester, I made a big mistake. Through meticulous course scheduling and major risk taking, I decided to go to school three times a week. As a trade-off, I was skipping a majority of my math classes to avoid the extra commute to school. Yes, I was able to get a lot more sleep, but […]
Breaking News: in[Tuition] is here!
As a commuter student, the journey to campus every morning, cramped on an overcrowded 99 b-line, isn’t the most fun activity……
An Escape from the Summer Term
UBC really has it all – there’s a beach to the left of us, a forest flanking our right side, and we even have our own botanical garden. What you may not know, is that UBC’s botanical garden also offers a walk above the air – among the trees!
Have a Great Summer!
As the term wraps up and the summer approaches, our student team wanted to let you know what they’ve learned and what they’ll be moving on to this summer, and beyond!
Office Hours from the Other Side
As the exam season comes creeping in, one thing I can not recommend enough is to go to office hours…
On Burning Out
On Burning Out The 2016-2017 Winter Session marks the first academic year over the course of my undergrad during which I have not felt like a student. I feel more like a sad, perpetually tired 22 year old slowly sucking the passion, energy, and will to learn from the younger, real students in my classes. […]
Grad Student Diaries: “So, what’s your plan for after graduation?”
Sometime over the course of your time as a student, you’ve probably encountered this: A well-meaning friend/acquaintance/teacher/auntie/barista asks so, what’s your plan for after graduation? Perhaps you answer with pride and certainty, or perhaps you feel a sinking sense of anxiety and impending doom which you express through a meek I’m not sure or Maybe […]
Ways to Learn Beyond the Classroom
While our academics is important, learning beyond the classroom and getting hands-on experience can help you learn more about your strengths and inspire you to become a proactive learner in daily life. There are an abundance of ways for you to gain new skills and try new things outside of the classroom. Here are […]
Confessions of a Yogi: Part III
Last summer, I decided to attend Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, India. The Kumbh is a massive pilgrimage, hosting individuals from all over the world who gather to bathe in the sacred Ganges River—a symbol of purification and celebration of seeking and experiencing liberation. This open gathering, which occurs once every 12 years, is popularly known […]
#ProfWalks Feb 6-9 in IKB
#ProfWalks in partnership with Move UBC We have all heard the one about how life is more about the journey than the destination. This is often a lot easier said than done in life and at UBC once we are in the routine of running to classes, seminars, office hours and meetings – not to […]
How Using a Day Planner Made Me a Better Student
I spent the majority of my undergrad in a way that I imagine is probably fairly common amongst the student body population…
Strength in Uncertainty
“Hi, nice to meet you! My name is X. I’m studying X.” After introducing myself, people often ask me: “What kind of jobs are available for your major?” “What can you do with your major?” “Do you have a set plan with what sort of job you will be pursuing after graduation?” When asked these […]
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
For those summer library-goers or students back on campus this week, you may have noticed lots of construction behind the Irving K Barber Library…
Aboriginal (Un)History Month & New Exhibit at MOA
Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Yuxweluptun’s art boldly and effectively explores themes of colonialism and unpacks what the term ‘unceded territory’ really means.
Welcoming Dr. Santa Ono to UBC
Dr. Santa Ono is the new president and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, making him our 15th president. We’ve probably heard the announcements and received emails when he was appointed, but let’s put a face to the name of our new president
#summergoals
When I began to ponder (yes, ponder) on the things to throw into my summer bucket of lists, I immediately thought gratis, gratuit or FREE . I mean, show me one person who doesn’t like to get free things or at least a good deal. As I began to do my research on events and […]
Confessions of a Yogi, Part II
CLCA Yadu talks about “the key to more success” and the art of seeking
Eating Cheap
How to Survive the time after reading break and before the tax return
Confessions of an Uninvolved Student
CLCA Sindhu shares her transition to becoming an “involved” student.
Research as an Undergrad
CLCA Julia shares some tips to research as an Undergrad. Get started by attending MURC
Landing a Summer Internship
CLCA Sindhu shares the steps she is using to get a summer internship
Mental Stealth: Student Life and Self-Care
Our CLCA Nicole brings us the first in a series of blog posts about mental health and well being, including some helpful tips and resources
Year End Evaluations
Fellow UBC students share their tips and thoughts on specific courses they’ve taken in 2015.