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Exploring cultural theory and social change
UBC Okanagan Arts student Sophie on the power of a Cultural Studies degree
“It is one thing to identify what is wrong with this world, but it’s another to see how people are managing to live and finding joy within it. Because this is where the changes are happening.” - Sophie H., Cultural Studies
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Student mentee to alumni mentor
“Everyone's path is different; however, it is the people that you meet along the way that make the journey special. To me, being part of someone's journey and being able to help in any way that I can is something that I value. ” - Bruno T., BSc, Major in Food, Nutrition, and Health
UBC International Scholar to Stanford Medical School
“[The International Scholar] awards are so impactful in changing the realities of students who come from backgrounds in which higher education is not the traditional pathway to success.” - Zahra F., BSc in Global Resource Systems
A passion for international justice
"UBC’s motto is Tuum Est, which means: It’s Yours, and It’s Up to You. Throughout my time at UBC I have strived to become the best version of myself, to grow, and to make university my own experience." – Danilo A-M., Honours Political Science with International Relations
