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Skills for life

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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Transform Chores and Commutes with Audiobooks!

By Joe on October 1, 2021 |Tagged with:focus, fun, Skills for life

Let yourself be convinced about the joys and advantages of audiobooks for time-strapped wannabe readers or learners, with recommendations and links to free resources!

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Find Housing – Our Brand New Resource Guide!

By Sara on September 3, 2021 |Tagged with:international, new students, Resources, Skills for life

Know all of the deadlines, tips, and tricks on looking for and securing a spot on campus or off-campus, whichever is your preference!

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Communicating Your Needs Toolkit

By Rie Namba on August 23, 2021 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life

Learn a 3-step approach to expressing your personal needs in this interactive learning tool!

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4 Podcasts for Succeeding in University

By Lina on August 20, 2021 |Tagged with:fun, new students, Resources, Skills for life

Here are four podcasts you need to listen to if you want to learn more about university life and productivity.

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Getting Better With Money: Methods and Techniques

By Keli on August 13, 2021 |Tagged with:new students, Skills for life, Student Reflections

In the second part of Keli’s attempt to get better at handling money, she explores some budgeting methods and techniques.

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Spaces as Time Machines: How to Unlock the Benefits of Nostalgia

By Annika on July 9, 2021 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life, summer

Does nostalgia always have to make you feel sad? Check out Annika’s post to learn how to unlock the benefits of nostalgia.

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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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How to build confidence as an introverted minority

By Tam on May 28, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, health, learning, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Learn how an introverted minority student builds her confidence during her time at UBC.

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New Quiz Announcement!

By Alina on May 27, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, fun, learning, Skills for life

What are some transferable skills that you’ve gained during your time at university? Take this quiz and find out…

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A Guide to Spring Cleaning and Why You Should Do It (Hint: It’s Good For You)

By Geneviève on May 14, 2021 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life

Refresh and reset for the new season with some spring cleaning tips!

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How Digital Tattoo can help you learn more about your online life

By Sam S on May 7, 2021 |Tagged with:health, online, showcase, Skills for life

Learn more about the Digital Tattoo project and how it can support a more informed use of social media.

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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 questions about social media haven’t we asked ourselves?

By Annika on April 30, 2021 |Tagged with:health, online, Skills for life

There are a lot of questions to ask ourselves when it comes to social media use – check out Annika’s post to start reflecting!

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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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Tips & Tricks for First Time Job Hunters

By Kira on March 5, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, Skills for life, Student Reflections, work

Check out Kira’s tips on how to successfully start searching for your first job.

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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 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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Why Keeping a To-Do List is a Good Idea

By Alina on January 29, 2021 |Tagged with:focus, fun, learning, online, skills for class, Skills for life, work

All work and no play makes for a sad to-do list – here’s how to make it better!

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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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How to Have a Great Time during Zoom Classes

By Ivy on January 22, 2021 |Tagged with:focus, learn outside classroom, learning, skills for class, Skills for life, studying, tech tips

Ivy shares her tips for how to thrive while learning remotely via Zoom.

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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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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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The Pros, the Cons, and the How-To’s of Work School Balance

By Madeleine on October 23, 2020 |Tagged with:fun, learn outside classroom, Skills for life, Time Management, work

Should you work part-time during your studies at UBC? Read all about the pros and cons of doing so, and how to manage your priorities if you do!

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How to Get the Most Out of Your University Experience (Part 1)

By Tiffany on October 9, 2020 |Tagged with:extracurricular, learn outside classroom, Skills for life, work

Are you curious about getting involved at UBC, but lost as to where to start? You’re in luck! Read all about clubs, jobs, and volunteering opportunities in this week’s blog post by Tiffany!

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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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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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They’re Going to Find Out!

By Celia on August 7, 2020 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Impostor Syndrome is a common phrase that’s flung around these days. What exactly is it and what can we do to manage it?

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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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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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Mindfulness Meditation as a tool for Mental Health and Academic Success.

By Matheus on February 11, 2020 |Tagged with:health, Skills for life

Do you wonder why we have negative or positive thoughts? Meditators believe it stems from the formation of attachments to our thoughts and behaviors.

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How to Recover from an Interview Failure

By Ivy on January 29, 2020 |Tagged with:extracurricular, Skills for life, work

Your first job interview can be intimidating. For me, my first interview was a nightmare.

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