Our Top 5 Must-Read Blog Posts to Gear Up for this Year

1. Tips to Prepare for Courses Effectively 

If you want to start your year off right, this blog is for you! Whether you’re a first-year or fourth-year there is truly something for everyone here. I find myself returning to school in September each year desperately trying to avoid the mistakes I made the year before; this 2-part blog post wraps them all up and breaks down how you can avoid them!

2. Sleep, Exercise and Balance

From summer sleep-ins to cluttered class timetables, maintaining a schedule throughout the term seems impossible… especially if you start the term without one set. Like many, I find the quick shift in September to be draining, with my sleep and outside life pushed aside for classes. While all hope might seem lost there is a solution, this 3-part blog series breaks down the importance of maintaining balance and how you can achieve it!

3. How to Maximize Your UBC Experience

While the eat, study, sleep, repeat cycle can be enticing UBC has a lot more to offer than just stress and rain. Ever wondered what’s beyond the lecture halls or libraries? We’ve got you covered! From discovering ways to gain valuable job experience to having some good old fun this 2-part series has it all.

4. Why Keeping a To-Do List is a Good Idea

If you’ve ever submitted an assignment at 11:59 PM or missed it all together this blog is for you. While I usually live by the flawless “new year, new me” technique where I vow never to make another mistake ever again, I have come to realize this might not be an ideal plan. Even if you find yourselves always on time, there is room for improvement especially before classes start.

5. The Ultimate Guide to Time Management

Each September I find myself scrabbling to grab a journal, write a Google calendar of my term and plan out my other activities. Despite feeling a wave of stress hit me each September because of this, I still repeat the same cycle wondering why nothing has changed. Turns out I have poor time management skills (the more you know ⭐). Join me in breaking the cycle with a blog solely dedicated to improving your scheduling abilities.