Life is much better when you fully embrace you for who you are.ProfileResearch FocusEnvironmental ScienceBeyond ScienceOlympic athlete, Canadian competitive swimmerPassionate AboutLGBTQ inclusion in sportsApply to UBC ScienceJoin our top ranked community of scholars and learners. You apply online… read more
One of the most exciting things about my research is that it’s taking us into a new frontier.ProfileResearch FocusHigh radio frequency emissions from stars and the potential habitability of surrounding planetsPassionate AboutScience outreachHobbiesSnowboarding in the winter or hiking in the… read more
How you get to university isn’t as black and white as you think. There are tons of passageways. I spent my first year at Langara College, and I got to UBC through the Indigenous admissions program.ProfileAdviceTake the time to try out everythingGoalTo have a positive affect on the health of… read more
Donating blood is one of the simplest things a healthy person can do. Unfortunately, we don’t. I don’t consider myself doing great things. I do simple things. The results I see are great though.ProfileFounderOne Blood For LifeGoalsIncreasing the ethnic diversity of the Canadian Stem Cell… read more
I believe that there is more to university than excelling in academics. It is important of course to maintain the grades, but it is equally – if not more – vital to push yourself, develop your potential, and seek opportunities to develop your character and soft skills.ProfileGlobal… read more
I took a course on exoplanets and astrobiology, which was taught by Dr. Jaymie Matthews. I loved the course so much that when I applied for an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award last summer, I listed Dr. Matthews as my top choice for a research supervisor and “exoplanets” as my main… read more
I'm constantly inspired by the incredible natural environment that surrounds me in Vancouver. Moreover, I'm super-inspired by the people in my life! I am very much a people person and I love getting involved with teams where I have the opportunity to work side by side with talented and fun… read more
In first year, I took one course that had microbiology topics and found out I love viruses and bacteria. So I switched to major in microbiology and immunology. Then in second year I took electives in English Literature and found that I absolutely loved the classes, the books, and the students so I… read more
The opportunity to immerse myself in a variety of opinions and traditions and learn from students and teachers from around the world has really broadened my horizon. As an international student, it’s reassuring to see people embracing diversity.ProfileClubGilbert and Sullivan Society (musical… read more
Balance between school and life is important. Having that time to try new things helped me to reap the benefits of the student experience.ProfileServiceCo-founding Hands Around the World, a non-profit organization that raises awareness of global humanitarian issuesBeyond ScienceVolunteering with… read more
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