The Distillation Blog

  1. What can I do with a BSc in Geophysics?

    Geophysics applies concepts from physics, math and chemistry to understand the structure, subsurface and dynamic behavior of Earth and other planets.Why should I major in Geophysics?Here's your chance to better understand the planet you live on by applying methods from physics, math and… read more

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    The Case for Case Competitions

    Now is your chance to apply what you’ve learned in class to real-world problems.Your education at UBC is more than just learning from lectures. It’s also about applying your knowledge in a variety of situations to a variety of challenges. One great way to develop your skills is through case… read more

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    Cover Letter Looking Empty? Here’s How to Strengthen It

    Preparing a cover letter when you have zero or irrelevant experience.A cover letter is an important part of a job application. Writing one can be challenging, especially if your work experience isn’t obviously or directly relevant to the position you’re applying to, or if you don’t have much… read more

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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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    Developing Your Career: Your Future After Graduating

    As you're nearing graduation, reflect on your experience at UBC.Your last year or so at UBC may feel intimidating. You may or may not be graduating this year, and there is a good chance that you are starting to feel daunted by questions about your future. Questions like, “How can I stand out to… read more

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    Developing Your Career: Exploring Opportunities Later in Your Degree

    As you settle into your specialization, start building connections in the community.Build connectionsWhether you’re a transfer student, or you joined us from the start, you’ve been at UBC for a year or more now! How are you settling into your specialization? If you haven’t already, now is a great… read more

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    Developing Your Career: Steps to Take Early in Your Specialization

    As you enter your specialization this fall, start exploring potential career paths.You have an opportunity to begin to ask new questions about how your studies are equipping you for next steps after school and, ultimately, to pursue an exciting career that matters to you.Think about what excites… read more

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    Developing Your Career: How It All Begins

    As you begin university, get your first glimpse of the possibilities that a science degree can bring.Keep these 5 points in mind as you consider your specialization options:The specialization you pursue will have an impact on your professional and personal development. It will influence the… read more

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    What Employers Are Looking For

    One of the key strengths of a Bachelor's Degree is the breadth of your skills and experience.Your degree is designed, in part, to prepare you for jobs that don't yet exist and so that you can be adaptable as the job market shifts with new technologies and changes. It isn't all about acquiring… read more

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    Tips for Starting a Successful Study Group

    When you practice and teach others course material, it is easier to remember the information and recall it later on.You’ve likely heard that study groups are a good idea, but do you know why they are? There are a few keys to making study groups productive and efficient (and not just… read more

Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

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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