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Making lifelong friends at Jump Start Okanagan
How UBC Okanagan’s Orientations helped Marvin prepare for the transition to university
“I loved my experience being in Jump Start. Being surrounded with possible classmates and creating inseparable bonds and long-lasting fun memories was my largest take-away. Being a part of Jump Start allowed me to adjust and figure out the campus very quickly. I would highly recommend joining Jump Start for all incoming students.” - Marvin L., Bachelor of Management
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Brenna's journey to medical school
"There are so many remarkable opportunities available in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems – I was grateful to be able to take advantage of a few of them." - Brenna Han, BSc in Nutritional Sciences
Culture, community, and curriculum
"It is scary to start: moving away, meeting new people, creating and owning a schedule, and more. Don’t feel like you are alone – everyone feels the same" - Andrew Darcovich, BComm
Preparing for the future
“The education I created for myself has prepared me for the career I want.” - Kenny Ponto, Integrated Engineering
