Start Off Strong

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September 20 and 24, 2025

Free / Registration required

Get ready for midterms and start your term off strong! Learn how to best prepare for midterms from experts in learning.

In this session, join UBC Science profs and the Science Peer Academic Coaches to proactively prepare for your first midterms.

Plan ahead to adjust to the differences from high school to university and build a solid foundation of tools and strategies that will support you in your classes! This session will be full of helpful information to set yourself up for success and start off strong in your first year of university and before your first midterms.

  • Saturday Sept 20, 2025 | 10:30 am – 12 pm
  • Wednesday Sept 24, 2025 | 5:30 – 7 pm

Did you know?

Start Off Strong is a part of the Academic Skills Certificate for first year Science students. 

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