Give back to the community and make the UBC experience great for new and current students.Applications for these roles typically open throughout term two (e.g. January through April). Keep an eye on the websites below and your Distillation emails.Science Orientations LeaderHelp new-to… read more
Don't give up – this is a perfect opportunity to learn from your mistakes, see why you didn’t do as well as you had hoped, and find strategies to improve your scores in the future.Tips for the Next MidtermCreate a study schedule ahead of time and study early.Organize all the material into… read more
Should I withdraw from a course and get a W standing on my transcript? What happens when I withdraw from a course?What is a W standing?When students withdraw from a course after the add/drop deadline, they will receive a "W" standing on their academic record. Such standings are not included in… read more
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
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
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
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
We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.
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