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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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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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Zoom in Style: Best Places to Call on Campus

By Alex on December 17, 2021 |Tagged with:online, skills for class, work

A guide to the best locations across campus to host Zoom meetings.

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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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Why You Should Take the Transferrable Skills Quiz

By Nana on October 29, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, motivation, Resources, work

Feel lost in your career prospects? Learn why our quiz can help you find your bearings.

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Getting Involved on Campus

By Sam O on August 27, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, new students, Resources, work

Check out this blog to learn about the different ways you can get involved on campus.

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Co-Op Tips from an Arts Undergrad

By Sarah on July 23, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, work

Hear about tips, personal experiences, and answers to some of the most asked questions about the Co-Op program.

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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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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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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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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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Special Winter Edition – The Perfect Winter Themed Study Breaks!

By Madeleine on November 27, 2020 |Tagged with:focus, fun, health, motivation, online, studying, Time Management, work

This time of year can seem dark and dreary, but these fun activities will spice-up your study breaks! Take a look at some ways that you can eat, craft, and exercise your way out of the winter blues!

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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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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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Mental Health and Balancing Student Work Life

By Kartik on April 27, 2020 |Tagged with:health, online, work

In this post we will focus on mental health and students’ work life, focusing in particular on part time jobs students have while studying. 

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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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