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Choosing Courses at UBC Part 1: What Do I Want?

By Lina on June 11, 2021 |Tagged with:Resources, skills for class, summer

Lina lists out the factors she considers when choosing a course, starting with the course’s topic and instructor and her academic objectives.

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Congrats, Grads!

By Minori on June 1, 2021 |Tagged with:Resources, Skills for life, summer, work

This graduation season, we’re sharing some essential resources for new beginnings!

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What You Need to Know in June: Events, Exams, and Course Registration Tips!

By Minori on June 1, 2021 |Tagged with:Exams, extracurricular, fun, new students, Resources

Happy Pride month! We’ve gathered our best resources for exams, research, and course registration – as well as some awesome events! Take a look!

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What’s an “External Email Security Warning Tag”?

By UBC on May 3, 2021 |Tagged with:Resources, Skills for life

On May 5th, UBC will implement an External Email Security Warning Tag on Student and Alumni email accounts to help identify phishing by flagging possibly suspicious emails.

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What You Need to Know in May: Summer Events and Resources

By Tiffany on May 1, 2021 |Tagged with:fun, new students, online, Resources, skills for class

Whether you’re kicking off a new semester, or kicking back to lounge in the sun, we’ve got resources to share with you!

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Residence: Planning Ahead for Year-Round Housing

By Sara on April 2, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, international, new students, Resources, Student Reflections

Are you worried about not being able to find a housing spot for next year? Whether you’re looking on campus or off-campus, this blog will show you where you start!

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What You Need to Know in April: Tech Guides and Exam Tips

By Tiffany on April 1, 2021 |Tagged with:Exams, new students, Resources, showcase, studying, Time Management

Get exam-ready with our tried and tested resources!

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My Journey to Getting Better With Money

By Keli on March 12, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, learning, Resources, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Learn about how Keli’s discovered how to create a budget that works for her.

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All You Need for March: Finishing the Term Strong!

By Chris on March 1, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, health, new students, online, Resources, showcase, work

Check out our recommended resources and events for finishing up the semester!

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Connect with the Online UBC (Uni)verse

By Richard on February 26, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, fun, learn outside classroom, Resources, Skills for life

There’s lots to explore at UBC, even if you’re only visiting online – here’s a handy guide to get acquainted!

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Keeping the Spark Alive: Part 2

By Tiffany on February 19, 2021 |Tagged with:motivation, online, Resources, skills for class, studying

In the second installment of her series, Tiffany shares her tips for keeping the spark alive in online learning situations.

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Keeping the Spark Alive: Part 1

By Tiffany on February 5, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, fun, learning, online, Resources, Skills for life, Student Reflections

In the first installment of her series, Tiffany shares how to keep up excitement and relationships as we live and learn online.

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All You Need for February: Tips, Reading Week and More

By Stanley on February 1, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, new students, online, Resources, skills for class

Check out our resources, events, and tips for succeeding during midterm season and celebrating reading week!

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All You Need for January: Online Learning Tips & Guides

By Lina on January 25, 2021 |Tagged with:learning, new students, Resources, showcase, skills for class, tutoring and advice

We’ve collected our best resources for getting set up for back-to-school season!

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Foundational Skills Videos

By Minori on January 25, 2021 |Tagged with:learn outside classroom, learning, Resources, Skills for life, tutoring and advice

Check out our new video tutorials and learn how to convert files, utilize online learning platforms, and more!

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Prepare Your Devices for Online Learning

By Lina on January 15, 2021 |Tagged with:learn outside classroom, learning, online, Resources, skills for class, studying

Avoid tech issues down the road by setting up your devices and identifying issues with this handy guide!

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A Student Guide to Picking Classes

By Richard on January 8, 2021 |Tagged with:learn outside classroom, learning, Resources, skills for class, tutoring and advice

Learn more about how to pick the class that’s best for you!

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The Importance of Seeking Out Mentorship

By Chris on December 18, 2020 |Tagged with:extracurricular, learn outside classroom, learning, Resources, showcase, Skills for life, tutoring and advice

This week, Chris shares how he’s benefitted from seeking out mentorship, and how you can reach out to someone, as well!

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Tips for Your First Online University Exam

By Tam on November 20, 2020 |Tagged with:Exams, learn outside classroom, learning, Resources, skills for class, studying, Time Management, tutoring and advice

Are you worried that your online exam won’t go smoothly? This week, Tam shares her tips for being well prepared and organized in preparation for finals season!

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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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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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Protected: Fake News! Who Cares!

By Johnson on October 2, 2020 |Tagged with:academic integrity, learn outside classroom, online, Resources

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3 Tips for Eating Cheaper without Cooking Every Meal

By Minori on August 14, 2020 |Tagged with:fun, health, new students, Resources, Skills for life

If you have been having a hard time budgeting your food allowance, Minori shares a few tips and recipes that will give you the best bang for your buck!

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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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How to Be More Productive With the Use of Technology

By Rahul on July 17, 2020 |Tagged with:online, Resources, skills for class

Are you looking for some new resources to boost your productivity? Click here for a list of applications that will help you on your learning journey!

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Phone Phobia: Tips for Calling for When You Just Can’t Text Instead

By Minori on July 3, 2020 |Tagged with:health, Resources, Skills for life

Do you ever get nervous about making an unavoidable call on the phone? Here are some tips to help ease your phone phobia!

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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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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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A Step-by-Step Guide for Student Research

By Minori on February 7, 2020 |Tagged with:academic integrity, Resources, showcase, skills for class, studying

I’ve put together some common issues and solutions for research that you might run into. I hope this can help guide you to the tools and resources that are available to you!  

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New Year, New Reads: Book Recommendations for the New Decade

By Celia on January 23, 2020 |Tagged with:Resources

If your goal is read more this new year, you are in luck! These books explore the different lived experiences of a variety of individuals; reading is a great way to open our eyes to different perspectives.

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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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Strategies to Stake Out the Best Study Spots at UBC

By selina boan on December 12, 2018 |Tagged with:Resources, studying

Achieve your study exam dreams. Find out what strategies will help you stake out the best study spots on campus.

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in[Tuition]: Can Procrastination Be a Good Thing?

By selina boan on November 19, 2018 |Tagged with:intuition, in[Tuition], Resources, Skills for life, Time Management

What is the brain science behind procrastination? Can procrastination as a student sometimes be a good thing?

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in[Tuition]: What Does It Mean to Network?

By flint patterson on July 20, 2018 |Tagged with:intuition, in[Tuition], networking, Resources

“The exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions.” Or at least, that’s how Merriam-Webster defines the word ‘networking’. While that may seem a reasonable definition, I myself still have a few questions, namely: What kind of information? What kind of services? To what end are these individuals, groups, or institutions exchanging said […]

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in[Tuition]: What Does It Mean to Be a Professional?

By flint patterson on July 6, 2018 |Tagged with:intuition, in[Tuition], Resources, Skills for life, Time Management

‘Professionalism’ is one of those buzzwords which often gets tossed around by people who want to give you career advice. But what does it mean to be a professional? Rarely does anyone give a precise definition of what it means to act professionally, and when someone does, they generally produce a rigid list of rules […]

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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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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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Living on a Student Budget

By Tristan on October 26, 2017 |Tagged with:health, intuition, learn outside classroom, personal development, Resources, Skills for life

Beginning this term, I found myself in a difficult financial situation. I came to Vancouver low on money without working this summer and numerous expenses waiting to be paid. It was a horrible way to start the beginning of a new term. I felt so insecure, that it started to impact me academically. Instead of […]

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Summer Fever

By Grace Kamara on June 22, 2017 |Tagged with:health, Resources, summer

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 […]

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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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