Developing Great Habits to Study/Work Remotely
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.
How to Succeed At Transitioning to Online Schooling!
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.
Pick Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Motivation
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?
Things to Do for Free from Home
Stuck at home with nothing to do? Here are some free things you can access from home!
Why are Office Hours Important?
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.
When things don’t quite go like you PLAN-ned
Lists. Agendas. 5-year plans. 10-year plans. In university, we are consistently planning and encouraged to do so.
Why do we write at universities?
Instructors ask you to write because in the world of academia, writing is the primary form of communication used to share knowledge.
How to Excel at Teamwork
4 tips and tricks that will help you to work confidently and contribute ideas effectively while working in a team setting!
Setting Intentions and Getting to Work
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!
On Decision Making: What matters to us?
What decisions do students go through here at UBC? What matters to them? And, how exactly do students go through the decision making process?
Are We All Just Robots?
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 […]
How to Stay Hungry and Foolish Over the 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 […]
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 […]
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 …
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……
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
Confessions of a Yogi, Part II
CLCA Yadu talks about “the key to more success” and the art of seeking
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
