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(Live) Underground Music in Vancouver

By Jack on July 4, 2025 |Tagged with:art and culture, extracurricular, music, Resources, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Witnessing underground live music has been a transformative experience for me. Listening to music on the radio or your phone is easy to take for granted. But if you aren’t experiencing it live, it’s hard to connect to the people behind the music. Going to a show supports the artists and connects you to other […]

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Declutter With Me!

By Manya on June 6, 2025 |Tagged with:Declutter, Skills for life, spring cleaning, Student Reflections

Moving out at the end of the school year always hits me with a mix of excitement and dread. Back in the beginning of the year, I packed in a rush, tossing all my belongings into a suitcase. Somehow, I brought back things I hadn’t touched in months (7 pairs of trousers?!). This time while […]

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I Tried It! Meditating Everyday For a Week

By Manya on March 21, 2025 |Tagged with:fun, health, learning, mindfulness, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Follow Manya’s journey in learning the importance of taking care of ourselves to manage stress and staying happy!

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How To Make Your Job Application Stand Out From The Rest

By Nour on March 7, 2025 |Tagged with:career, learning, Resources, Skills for life

If you’re job hunting, this blog provides practical advice and tools to optimize your applications for AI screening, visual appeal, and tailored content, empowering you to stand out to recruiters.

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Workday Student Tips: Working with Workday (Part 2)

By Joshua on February 28, 2025 |Tagged with:learning, new students, Resources, Skills for life

Gain some more practical tips and tricks to help you navigate UBC’s Workday system.

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Winterizing Your Skincare Routine

By Roshni on February 14, 2025 |Tagged with:fun, health, Skills for life, skincare

Disclaimer: None of this is a paid advertisement – these are just products I like to use and that work for me! As the chill of winter settles in, I always notice a significant shift in my skin’s condition. The combination of cold weather and dry indoor heat leaves my skin feeling parched and uncomfortable. […]

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Workday Student Tips: Working With Workday (Part 1)

By Joshua on January 17, 2025 |Tagged with:new students, Resources, Skills for life, workday

Gain some practical tips and tricks to help you navigate UBC’s Workday system!

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How to Deal With 0.5 hrs of Daylight in the Winter

By Roshni on January 3, 2025 |Tagged with:health, Resources, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Surviving with half an hour of daylight during the winter months can be a challenge. But fear not! There are ways to cope with the limited sunlight hours. Vancouver winters can feel a bit gloomy. The short daylight hours catch you by surprise as the sun sets. One moment, it’s midday. Next, it’s dark outside. […]

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Not Heading Home for the Holidays? Tips for Feeling Less Homesick Over Winter Break

By Thao on December 20, 2024 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life, Student Reflections

As an international student from Vietnam living in Vancouver for the past three years, I often feel homesick during the winter break, especially around Christmas and New Year—times when I usually spend with my family. Over the years, I’ve gathered some tips to help ease homesickness during this season. 1. Cook Up Some Cozy Feelings […]

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Hungry For Good Food? Try These 3 Hearty Recipes!

By David on November 8, 2024 |Tagged with:fun, new students, Skills for life

Discover 3 delicious recipes that range from vegan to gluten-free!

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Plan Like a Pro: Optimize Your Calendar!

By Laura on September 27, 2024 |Tagged with:Resources, Skills for life, studying

As a UBC student, from deadlines to club activities, social life to doctors appointments, I always have more on my to-do list than my brain can ever remember. Since turning to Google Calendar (GCal), my organizational life has been optimized and my time management skills have saved my life so many times! I want to […]

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Overcoming Appointment Anxiety

By aroh on September 4, 2024 |Tagged with:mental health, Resources, Skills for life

Appointments can be scary! Learn how to navigate and validate those fears.

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All Things Imagine Day 

By Yanya on August 30, 2024 |Tagged with:extracurricular, learning, new students, Resources, Skills for life

Imagine Day at UBC is one of those events that I’ll never forget. When I first arrived on campus, it was all about getting to know the place, meeting new people (including some of my future professors!), and figuring out what university life was all about. But here’s a little secret I’ve learned over the […]

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

By Maxwell on August 23, 2024 |Tagged with:extracurricular, new students, Resources, skills for class, Skills for life, Student Reflections, studying

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; […]

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New to BC? Start here!

By Prannav on August 16, 2024 |Tagged with:new students, Resources, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Prepare for a smooth transition to UBC in British Columbia with tips on transportation, job opportunities, and building a new community.

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Demystifying Skincare

By Angela on August 2, 2024 |Tagged with:fun, health, Skills for life

Disclaimer: This is not professional medical advice! If you have any concerns, please check with a dermatologist or other certified professionals before making any health-related decisions. From the earlier 10-step routines to the more recent trend of “glass skin”, skincare can almost feel like a fantasy sci-fi world with all its different terms. While part […]

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Writing Cover Letters

By Thao and Yanya on May 30, 2024 |Tagged with:learning, Skills for life, Student Resources

Unsure on how to successfully convey your skills to employers? Find out how to create your own Cover Letter!

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My Skincare Journey

By Nuriya on May 24, 2024 |Tagged with:health, lifestyle, Skills for life, student life, Student Reflections

Disclaimer: All content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions. Finding my Routine Being a teen with dry skin seemed easy to me. I didn’t have any acne, and I was grateful for that. Without […]

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Clear Space, Clear Mind: Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks!

By Angela on April 26, 2024 |Tagged with:cleaning, fun, Skills for life

It’s that time of year – spring is here! Welcome the season with open arms and a clean space with these quick tips.

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Bored of Campus Living? Check Out These Neighbourhoods.

By Jaya on April 5, 2024 |Tagged with:extracurricular, Housing, new students, Resources, Skills for life

Looking for neighbourhoods to live off campus? Check out these rankings of four popular Vancouver neighbourhoods near UBC!

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Stuck in a Rut? Get Re-energized by Trying New Things!

By Payal on March 22, 2024 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life, Student Reflections, studying

Find easy ways to incorporate new experiences into your daily life to keep life interesting, even on the busiest of days!

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I Tried It! 7 Days of Veggies

By Nuriya on March 8, 2024 |Tagged with:cooking, food, health, lifestyle, Skills for life

Read about a student’s journey on eating more vegetables.

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Clubs on Campus: Finding Your Home Away From Home

By Yasmeen on January 19, 2024 |Tagged with:campus engagement, clubs, extracurricular, fun, new students, Resources, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Learn about building your community through exploring the various clubs on Campus

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Surviving Vancouver’s Snow Days: A Checklist for Success

By Areej on January 12, 2024 |Tagged with:extracurricular, fun, new students, Resources, Skills for life, snow

Surviving Vancouver’s Snow Days: A checklist for Success on dealing with snow in the city.

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Student’s Perspective on Budgeting

By Thao on January 5, 2024 |Tagged with:learning, new students, Skills for life

Learn about helpful budgeting resources and tips for students who want to get started, but feel overwhelmed.

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Reframing Learning Challenges

By aroh on December 5, 2023 |Tagged with:learning, skills for class, Skills for life, studying

Learn how to reframe learning challenges by addressing negative thoughts.

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How to Focus

By Madeleine on November 30, 2023 |Tagged with:focus, how to focus, learning, Resources, skills for class, Skills for life, studying

Learn focus strategies for dealing with distractions, brain fog, and stress

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Disconnect to Reconnect: A Guide to “Digital Detoxing”

By Yanya on November 3, 2023 |Tagged with:detox, digital detox, health, learning, Skills for life, Student Reflections, technology

Discover how to find balance in the digital age through my digital detox journey and practical tips for a healthier, happier student life.

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I tried it! Journaling for a week

By Mika on October 13, 2023 |Tagged with:health, learning, mental health, mindfulness, Skills for life, Student Reflections, writing

This blog post will help students to feel empowered with the knowledge they need to start journaling and understand how journaling can benefit their overall health!

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3 General Tips for Solving All Roommate Disputes

By Florent on October 6, 2023 |Tagged with:Skills for life, Student Reflections

Learn about realistic expectations and good communication to solve roommate disputes.

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Motivation

By sara compaore on October 3, 2023 |Tagged with:learning, motivation, Resources, Skills for life, studying

Learn how to find motivation and build discipline.

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A Guide for Hard-Working Students

By Kalli and Jacob on March 24, 2023 |Tagged with:extracurricular, learning, Skills for life

If you are wondering how to balance part-time work or volunteering alongside your studies — check out this student-led guide which discusses the benefits and drawbacks of working as a student!

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Preparing for Interviews

By The CLC Web Team on March 24, 2023 |Tagged with:learning, Resources, Skills for life

Are you getting ready for an interview but not sure where to start? Look no further!

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Looking for growth and self-care? Try a (free) seed library!

By Emma on March 20, 2023 |Tagged with:learning, Skills for life

Learn about the basics of home gardening for self-care in this blog post by Emma!

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The Ultimate Guide to Time Management – Part 2

By Sam on October 21, 2022 |Tagged with:skills for class, Skills for life, Student Reflections, Time Management

Learn about project management tools you can use to improve your productivity and time management in part 2 of Sam’s blog post!

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The Ultimate Guide to Time Management – Part 1

By Sam on October 14, 2022 |Tagged with:Resources, skills for class, Skills for life, Student Reflections, Time Management

Curious about how to become more efficient with your time? Read Sam’s post to learn strategies on how to use online tools to maximize your time!

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Culture Shock, And How to Address It

By Maxine on September 30, 2022 |Tagged with:international, motivation, new students, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Culture shock can be a very troubling experience – read Maxine’s blog post for advice on how to deal with it!

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Deeper Insight into the Learning Exchange

By Sarah on July 22, 2022 |Tagged with:extracurricular, fun, Skills for life

Learn more about the UBC Learning Exchange, what services are offered, and how you can get started as a volunteer.

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Ways to Make Your Own Food in First Year Residences

By Madeleine on June 10, 2022 |Tagged with:health, new students, Skills for life

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

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Using Mind Maps: Visualizing Your Mind

By Rachel on May 27, 2022 |Tagged with:learning, skills for class, Skills for life

Learn about mind maps and how they can be used as a creative, academic, and personal tool.

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GitHub: Free Access to Software and Subscriptions

By Sarah on April 22, 2022 |Tagged with:focus, fun, learning, Skills for life

Learn more about GitHub, its student developer package, and the free benefits that you can apply for as a student.

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Back on the Road: How to Practice Self-Care on Your Commute

By Cindy on April 1, 2022 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life

Discover ways to relax and rest on your commutes in the second part of our Back on the Road series.

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Utilizing LinkedIn Learning

By Rosemary on March 18, 2022 |Tagged with:learning, Skills for life

Learn about what LinkedIn Learning is and how it can be used as a professional development tool.

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Engineering Your Life: Designing Better Routines

By Bryan and Sam on March 4, 2022 |Tagged with:Skills for life, Time Management

Learn how to improve your time management using advice from engineering staff and students in the second part of the Engineering Your Life series.

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Engineering Your Life: Designing Better Health

By Bryan and Sam on February 18, 2022 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life

Insights from engineering professors and students on applying engineering concepts and ideas to improve your overall health, diet, and sleep.

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Building Your Digital Avatar Using LinkedIn

By Maitreyi on February 4, 2022 |Tagged with:Skills for life, work

Develop your digital identity using these LinkedIn tips and resources.

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How to Have Self-Compassion in Academics

By Alex on January 14, 2022 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Read about how Alex learned to have self-compassion and how it can improve your academic experience.

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Let’s Talk Personal Finance

By Maitreyi on January 7, 2022 |Tagged with:extracurricular, Skills for life, work

Maitreyi shares a few things about money she wishes she knew in her first year at UBC.

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How to Find Bliss with Your New Roommates

By Ozioma on December 3, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, health, new students, Skills for life

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

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Volunteering: What I Have Learned

By Rosemary on November 19, 2021 |Tagged with:Skills for life, Student Reflections, work

A personal reflection from Rosemary on volunteering and resources to help get you connected to volunteer opportunities!

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