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   7 Tips To Starting University and Managing Stress

   Transition can be one of the most exhilarating periods of your life—or one of the most terrifying. Experiencing anxiety is normal during these times, but combined with projects and assignments, it can be hard to cope. There are numerous UBC resources and ways to help you manage stress.1. Understand… read more

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   Where to Find Work on Campus

   Other than Co-op, there are numerous on-campus job positions for UBC students to build work experience.UBC Work Learn ProgramApply for winter positions in August. Apply for summer positions in March.Work 10 hours/week during school year; 20 hours/week in the summerStudent jobs on campus, including… read more

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   Getting into Research This Summer

   Getting a research position is no easy task; for most departments, if not all, timing is essential.1. Know Your Area of Research InterestIf you're interested in a course you took last term or are taking this term, connect with the professor or the TA’s for that lecture or lab. Professors love to… read more

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   80/20 - How to Increase Your Productivity by Doing Less

   The 80-20 rule states that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.Sleep, eat, school, homework, volunteer; rinse and repeat. In my early years at university, I was under the impression that any time not spent on work was me being lazy and not trying hard enough. In reality, this was counter… read more

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   Transfer Student Story: Carlie

   From Transfer to Transition: Carlie's 3 Tips to Make the Transition into UBCAt the time of sharing her story and tips, Carlie Tigley was a 3rd year Biology major who transferred from UBC-O to UBC-V after her first year. She is originally from Calgary, Alberta. She has a mad love for food,… read more

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   Transfer Student Story: Simran

   Simran transferred to UBC from a small community college in BC.At the time of sharing her story and tips, Simran was a second-year transfer student, specializing in Chemical Biology. She transferred to UBC Vancouver from a small community college in BC. Here are her experiences in choosing a… read more

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   Transfer Student Story: Lauren

   Lauren transferred to UBC from a mid-sized university in Ontario.At the time of sharing her story and tips, Lauren Quong was in her 5th year of a Biology co-op degree at UBC Vancouver. She grew up in Whitehorse, Yukon. She loves studying animal behaviour/ecology and human… read more