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Dietetics student Sofia on turning her passion for navigating dietary restrictions into a career
"My experience in the Dietetics program has been both enlightening and rewarding. It’s one thing to pursue a program that interests you, but actually experiencing it has shown me just how engaging and fulfilling it can be. The courses provide practical knowledge on how nutrition applies to real-world settings, from clinical nutrition in hospitals, to public health and food management." - Sofia F., Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
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Stepping out of her comfort zone
"University is a great opportunity to move to a new city and immerse yourself in a completely new environment." - Marisha Boyd, Bsc in Behavioural Neuroscience![Lucy Hoang Land and Food Systems Dietetics UBC Story](https://you.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Lucy-LFS-UBC-Story2-283x163.jpg)
A stronger future through better nutrition
"I realized that I would not only learn about nutrition here, but also [...] social justice issues, psychology, anthropology, and more" - Lucy Hoang, BSc in Food, Nutrition, and Health![Valeria Moncada UBC Story Vantage One](https://you.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-10-29-at-9.40.49-AM-283x163.png)
Achieving a UBC degree through Vantage One
"Vantage One is a unique experience that will not only help you improve your English, but also create friendships that will last a lifetime" - Valeria Moncada, BA![Lark Spartin Media Studies UBC story](https://you.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/4-283x163.jpg)