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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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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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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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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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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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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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When Things Don’t Quite Go Like You Planned

By Neema on August 27, 2019 |Tagged with:learning, Skills for life

Lists. Agendas. 5-year plans. 10-year plans. In university, we are consistently planning and encouraged to do so.

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Why Do We Write at Universities?

By Liam Monaghan on April 21, 2019 |Tagged with:learning, Resources, tutoring and advice

Instructors ask you to write because in the world of academia, writing is the primary form of communication used to share knowledge.

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How to Excel at Teamwork

By Phuong on February 7, 2019 |Tagged with:learning, skills for class, Skills for life

4 tips and tricks that will help you to work confidently and contribute ideas effectively while working in a team setting!

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Setting Intentions and Getting to Work

By selina boan on January 1, 2019 |Tagged with:learning, motivation, Student Reflections

It’s here! A new year. A new semester. How do we form more positive habits? We share some of our favourite apps to get the new year started off!

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in[Tuition]: On Decision Making & What Matters to Us

By Kenny on October 22, 2018 |Tagged with:intuition, in[Tuition], learning, Skills for life

What decisions do students go through here at UBC? What matters to them? And, how exactly do students go through the decision making process?

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4 Legit Back to School Tips

By flint patterson on August 21, 2018 |Tagged with:learning, new students, skills for class, studying

Aren’t you sick of the back-to-school clichés? We know we are! So check out some REAL back-to-school tools here.

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in[Tuition]: Are We All Just Robots?

By nurlaila jamil on June 25, 2018 |Tagged with:intuition, in[Tuition], learning, Skills for life, Student Reflections

University students are often faced with endless streams of assignments, midterms and tests. We are frequently worried about whether we are: taking the right classes to maximize our GPA, getting into that major that will look “competitive” on our CV, and making sure that we are checking off the requirements for graduation. All of this worry […]

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How to Stay Hungry and Foolish Over the Summer

By nurlaila jamil on May 10, 2018 |Tagged with:health, learn outside classroom, learning, Skills for life, summer

With classes out, the overall decrease in academic stress can often leave students without any clear sense of purpose. However, it also opens up many new avenues for personal achievement. Whether you’re taking classes, working a job, or immersing yourself in foreign cultures, in the words of the late Steve Jobs, now is the time […]

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in[Tuition]: Considering Participating in a Student Directed Seminar?

By Pauline on March 16, 2018 |Tagged with:intuition, in[Tuition], learning, podcast, Resources, studying

Throughout my university career, I have heard myself saying several times “I wish I knew about that” so it was no surprise to me when I heard myself say this statement again in reference to Student Directed Seminars. Like I did, you may be thinking what is that? The Student Directed Seminar program provides upper-year […]

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Why Don’t We Like Group Work?

By Tristan on February 27, 2018 |Tagged with:intuition, learning, podcast, Student Reflections, studying

As students we don’t always like working in groups. Yadu Baznath, an associate at the Chapman Learning Commons and former co-host of the podcast in{tuition}, had the opportunity to ask a majority of students around campus about their opinions on group work. Many of the opinions ranged from a few positive responses to an overwhelmingly […]

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February is Black History Month!

By Pauline on February 16, 2018 |Tagged with:intuition, learning, Student Reflections

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 […]

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in[Tuition]: Curious about Grad School?

By Tristan on January 28, 2018 |Tagged with:intuition, in[Tuition], learning, podcast, Resources, studying

As you progress through this semester, you might be a student in the final years of your academic career who is at a crossroads between going down a professional career path or furthering your academic career in graduate school. You may also be a student who is in the early stages of university want to […]

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Switching Modes and Diluting Cognitive Overload

By Tristan on November 16, 2017 |Tagged with:learning, podcast, Resources, skills for class

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 […]

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New Museum Of Anthropology Exhibits

By Melissa Hollobon on June 26, 2017 |Tagged with:learning

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 …

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On Keeping Yourself Occupied

By Wayne on June 21, 2017 |Tagged with:learn outside classroom, learning

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 […]

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Breaking News: in[Tuition] is here!

By Yadaw Baznath on June 5, 2017 |Tagged with:in[Tuition], learning

As a commuter student, the journey to campus every morning, cramped on an overcrowded 99 b-line, isn’t the most fun activity……

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Protected: Strength in Uncertainty

By Miya Zhang on October 3, 2016 |Tagged with:learning, Student Reflections

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The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

By Mallory Tater on September 2, 2016 |Tagged with:learning, Student Reflections

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…

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Confessions of an Uninvolved Student

By Sindhu Jawed on March 24, 2016 |Tagged with:learning, Student Reflections

CLCA Sindhu shares her transition to becoming an “involved” student.

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Research as an Undergrad

By Julia Yang on March 21, 2016 |Tagged with:learning, Resources

CLCA Julia shares some tips to research as an Undergrad. Get started by attending MURC

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