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Ways to Make Your Own Food in First Year Residences

Ways to Make Your Own Food in First Year Residences

By Madeleine on June 10, 2022

Learn easy tips and tricks for making your own food in a first year residence.

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What You Need to Know in January: Online and Hybrid Learning Essentials!

What You Need to Know in January: Online and Hybrid Learning Essentials!

By Sara on January 21, 2022

Set yourself up for success during the new term! Get involved by checking out upcoming January events and online learning resources.

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How to Find Bliss with Your New Roommates

How to Find Bliss with Your New Roommates

By Ozioma on December 3, 2021

A complete guide on how to get along with your new roommates.

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What You Need to Know in December: Winter Wrap Up!

What You Need to Know in December: Winter Wrap Up!

By Fariha on December 1, 2021

Weather the winter season! Check out these great resources and upcoming events to finish December strong!

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Humans of IKB: Student Staff Edition

Humans of IKB: Student Staff Edition

By Kira on November 3, 2021

Everyone encounters challenges at university – you’re not alone! Get to know our student staff team, and their advice for how to overcome common university concerns.

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What You Need to Know in November: Maintaining Your Academic and Personal Well-Being!

What You Need to Know in November: Maintaining Your Academic and Personal Well-Being!

By Katie on November 1, 2021

Don’t let the downpour get you down! Get inspired by upcoming events and our student resources this November.

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Adjusting to a New Place

Adjusting to a New Place

By Justin on October 22, 2021

Justin shares his tips on how to adjust to a new place, based on his personal experience.

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What You Need to Know in October: Tips to Continuing First Term Success!

What You Need to Know in October: Tips to Continuing First Term Success!

By Katie on October 2, 2021

Get ready to jump into Fall! Check out these great resources and upcoming events to thrive this October.

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Mapping Your University Community

By Simen on September 17, 2021

As a UBC community member, you have access to all the resources you need in order to make your own maps and learn how to use mapping to the benefit of your communities.

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A Brief Tour of UBC’s History

A Brief Tour of UBC’s History

By Stanley on September 10, 2021

In this post, we take a journey into UBC’s history to understand how UBC has transformed into a great citadel of learning, in just over a century.

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