The Distillation Blog
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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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To Take Summer Courses or Not, That Is the Question
Summer can be your time to relax, but four months could be a little too much time! If you still have some energy left from the year, taking summer courses may not be a bad idea.Consider Some Reasons to Take Summer Courses1. Reduce Your Winter WorkloadBy taking summer courses, you can reduce your… read more
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What Do I Do If I Miss Classes?
It may feel like there’s nothing you can do and you’ve just forfeited big chunks of your grades, but keep in mind that you have options.1. Address Your HealthFirst of all, make sure that you’re addressing any health concerns. If you don’t have a family doctor in Vancouver, or if you have been… read more
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Become a UBC Student Leader
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
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How to Deal with Final Exams
Learn tips to lessen the stress and anxiety you feel during the final exam period.1. It's Natural to Feel Some Anxiety Around ExamsNo matter how much you study or how prepared you are for an exam, you may still feel stress during the exam period. Schedule some time around your studying to take a… read more
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Didn't Do So Hot on Your Midterm?
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
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What Happens After My Term 2 Grades Are Submitted?
Science Advisors review the records of all 10,000 Science students in May and June each year.Advisors check your current academic standing and review the courses you have successfully completed to determine if you are making sufficient progress.You’ll see the results of this assessment when… read more
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What Is the Impact of a "W" on My Transcript?
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
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The Class I Want is Full! What do I do?
A lot of registration changes happen in the first week or so of school, sometimes even right up until the add/drop deadline.Graduating Soon and Can't Get into the Course?If you're on track to graduate in May of this academic year, and one or more of your required courses is full, you have a right… read more