4 Fiction Books by UBC Faculty for your Next Library Trip
This post introduces students to fiction books written by UBC faculty members, that will be a fun read for anyone.
Disconnect to Reconnect: A Guide to “Digital Detoxing”
Discover how to find balance in the digital age through my digital detox journey and practical tips for a healthier, happier student life.
I tried it! Journaling for a week.
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!
3 General Tips for Solving All Roommate Disputes
Learn about realistic expectations and good communication to solve roommate disputes.
The Ultimate Guide to Time Management – Part 2
Learn about project management tools you can use to improve your productivity and time management in part 2 of Sam’s blog post!
The Ultimate Guide to Time Management – Part 1
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!
Culture Shock, And How to Address It
Culture shock can be a very troubling experience – read Maxine’s blog post for advice on how to deal with it!
Things to Consider When Choosing a Major
Read about a student’s experience choosing a major and what questions helped guide their decision.
How to Have Self-Compassion in Academics
Read about how Alex learned to have self-compassion and how it can improve your academic experience.
Volunteering: What I Have Learned
A personal reflection from Rosemary on volunteering and resources to help get you connected to volunteer opportunities!
Ask Yourself: How do you Learn?
A blog post that begins to join the dots on how self-knowledge promotes learning, and how the Approach to Learning self-assessment helps that!
Mapping Your University Community
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.
Getting Better With Money: Methods and Techniques
In the second part of Keli’s attempt to get better at handling money, she explores some budgeting methods and techniques.
How to build confidence as an introverted minority
Learn how an introverted minority student builds her confidence during her time at UBC.
Discovering My Approach to Learning
Read about how Kira gained insight into her learning preferences and how you can explore your own.
A Positive Approach to Facing University
By revealing our imperfections, recognizing our fragileness, we are made human and complete.
The Danger of Reference Points
We compare ourselves to others constantly, often to our own detriment. Chris sheds some light on how reference points make silver medal winners and heavy social media users unhappy.
Residence: Planning Ahead for Year-Round Housing
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!
Grades vs Educational Knowledge
Madeleine reflects on the difference between grades and knowledge, and why each is as important as the other.
My Journey to Getting Better With Money
Learn about how Keli’s discovered how to create a budget that works for her.
Tips & Tricks for First Time Job Hunters
Check out Kira’s tips on how to successfully start searching for your first job.
How to Achieve Balance during Reading Week
We all approach reading week differently. Ivy shares why it is important to make time for both relaxing and studying!
Keeping the Spark Alive: Part 1
In the first installment of her series, Tiffany shares how to keep up excitement and relationships as we live and learn online.
They’re Going to Find Out!
Impostor Syndrome is a common phrase that’s flung around these days. What exactly is it and what can we do to manage it?
Self Confidence for When You Are in a Slump
As a student, you have a number of different skill sets that make you particularly appealing to employers. Read further to find out what they are!
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.
How I Navigated an Academic Dilemma
I have always been indecisive, but going to university and spending all this money on a degree made me nervous. I wanted to know what to do and I wanted to just get through it as fast as I could.
Homesickness and the Education System as a First Year Student
Did September to December go by in a flash? Are you feeling excited and nervous at the same still figuring out where you fit at university?
Mental Health and Students’ Academic Lives
Everyone has mental health. Many of us struggle with mental health problems and some of us will experience mental illness. As a student, your mental health matters.
Mental Health and Students’ Social Lives
We looked at mental health and its effects on academics in the first blog. This time we will look at mental health and its effects on one’s social life.
Combating Winter Blues
Anyone who was in Vancouver for this past summer knows how amazing the weather was. Now that we’re back at school, the weather is starting to match our moods – grey.
What I Would Do Differently If I Could Do University All Over Again
My growing excitement to write this post quickly diminished when I realized my days as a university student was drawing to a close. How do I even begin to pen my experience?
I Think I Can!
Many students may not realize how significant self-efficacy can be to their academic success, let alone know what it means.
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!
Fall Farewells and Reflections
Self-reflection can help you to further develop your skills, learn from your mistakes, and engage with your learning on a deeper level.
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 […]
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 […]
Have a Great Summer!
As the term wraps up and the summer approaches, our student team wanted to let you know what they’ve learned and what they’ll be moving on to this summer, and beyond!
Confessions of a Yogi: Part III
Last summer, I decided to attend Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, India. The Kumbh is a massive pilgrimage, hosting individuals from all over the world who gather to bathe in the sacred Ganges River—a symbol of purification and celebration of seeking and experiencing liberation. This open gathering, which occurs once every 12 years, is popularly known […]
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.
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.
