Science Peer Academic Coaches

February 28, 2025

Science Peer Academic Coach and student studying

Science Peer Academic Coaches help support students in achieving their unique academic goals. Students who work with a SPAC coach see lasting improvements to their study habits.

SPAC coaches work with you one-on-one to help you achieve your academic goals at UBC. Chat with a coach to set goals, discuss study habits, brainstorm ways that you can adapt your approach to learning and co-create a plan of action moving forward.

Get an Academic Boost

Start Off Strong

SEPTEMBER

Get ready for midterms and start your term off strong! Hear insight and advice from UBC professors on how to best prepare for midterms.

 

Exam Success in 15 Min or Less

NOVEMBER & APRIL

Studying for exams doesn’t have to be difficult. Drop by for 15 minutes to kick off your final exam preparation.

 

Struggling to Find the Motivation?

Learn how to get motivated so you can reach your academic and degree goals.

 

Looking to Start a Study Group?

Explore tips for making study groups productive and efficient.

 

Get Strategic with Your Studying

A Science Peer Academic Coach can help you if you are considering these questions:

  • How do I balance all my assignments, lab reports, exams, and work, while still staying healthy?
  • How do I maintain focus while learning?
  • How come I can’t remember anything from the lecture I just attended 10 minutes ago?
  • I have 8 chapters to read this weekend for 3 different classes, where do I even start?
  • How do people use their lecture notes to study for an exam? Am I doing it right?
  • What’s the quickest way to memorize things for an exam?
     

Flexible

Connect with a Coach at drop-in one-on-one appointments.

Confidential

All conversations with a coach are confidential.

Meet the Team

SPAC coaches are Science students like you! Meet the team.

Connect with a Coach

A coach will be happy to chat with you to create a study plan, discuss time management strategies, and more. Science Peer Academic Coaches can help you complete an Action Plan to outline the immediate steps you should take to achieve your academic goals. Throughout your conversation, coaches will integrate campus resources that are relevant to you and that can support your academic success.

Drop-in Coaching Hours for Term Two
Level 3 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 11 AM - 2 PM
  • Wednesday, Thursday: 2 - 5 PM

**Coaching is offered through term 2 with the exception of the midterm break, Feb 17 - 21

If you prefer to schedule a meeting with a coach, you'll need to provide us with more details and we will reach out to you within a week to coordinate an in-person conversation. 

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