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Choosing Biology for flexibility and hands-on experiences

“I highly recommend the co-op program to anyone in the sciences as it provides hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and a level of professional growth that’s hard to replicate in a classroom setting.” - Emily P., Bachelor of Science

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joses akampurira, ubc engineering, ubc okanagan

Life in the School of Engineering

Transitioning to UBC and finding a community on the Okanagan campus.

Life in the School of Engineering

"I am proud to belong to UBC – the institution and the community. UBC is like family." – Joses Akampurira, 3rd year, Civil Engineering

Making the discovery of a lifetime

How an undergraduate student's research led to finding four new planets.

Making the discovery of a lifetime

Just in time for graduation from UBC, Michelle Kunimoto will be adding an impressive entry to her resume: discovered four new planets.

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Choosing your future

On securing your first-choice school and embracing campus life.

Choosing your future

"Students should step into university open-minded and step outside of their comfort zone. That is when you start growing and opportunities start showing up." – Felipe Chueiri, 3rd year, Management

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Inventing your experience

From Google Science Fair winner to Tonight Show guest to UBC student.

Inventing your experience

"I have the space to learn about myself, and flexibility to explore my different interests." – Ann Makosinski, 1st year, Arts One

jeffrey kerkovius, ubc chemistry, ubc okanagan

The land of opportunity

Using research and academics as a gateway to getting involved on campus.

The land of opportunity

“Get involved as fast as you can. The memories you take from university come from who you met, what you did, and the shenanigans you got up to.” – Jeffrey Kerkovius, 5th year, Chemistry

UBC biology, Carolina Sanchez

Making the most of a degree

World travel, research, and volunteering at UBC.

Making the most of a degree

“I realized that the education we are getting at university goes way beyond what we learn in lectures.” – Carolina Sanchez, 3rd year, Biology (honours in Ecology)

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Céline's story

Venturing into the world has created opportunities for this student.

Céline's story

“On exchange, your boundaries become limitless and so does your personal growth.”

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Logan's story

What drives the success of a Rhodes Scholar and Major Entrance Scholarship recipient?

Logan's story

"UBC is a big enough environment so that starting or pursuing things means there’s always an ample market of thinkers and places to challenge."