UBC Okanagan International Peers

Faculty of Management

Pronouns: She/her

Email: insha.hooda@ubc.ca

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Insha is a fourth-year student from Mumbai, India, pursuing a Bachelor of Management with a minor in Economics at UBC Okanagan. Drawn to the campus for its stunning natural setting, intimate class sizes, and vibrant community, Insha has fully embraced the unique opportunities it offers. Her dedication and passion for her studies have earned her recognition, including The Faculty of Management International Student Award, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship for International Students, and the UBC Okanagan International Community Achievement Award. Beyond academics, Insha has shared her knowledge as a Teaching Assistant for various Management and Mathematics courses, worked on the faculty’s experiential learning and working group, and served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs for the Management Student Association, where she led initiatives to enhance student engagement. Currently, Insha is gaining valuable experience as a Project Coordinator at a Project Management Consulting firm during her co-op year. Insha is excited to leverage her diverse experiences and share them to pave new paths for incoming students.

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Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Pronouns: He/him

Email: ziyang.wei@ubc.ca

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Ziv is an interdisciplinary visual artist exploring photography, sculpture, and installations. Growing up in mainland China, Ziv is completing his final year of Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in Art History, at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus. He was drawn to UBC Okanagan for its strong interdisciplinary resources, supportive community, and tranquil environment that fuels his creativity. His works have been exhibited in galleries in Canada and China, establishing him as an emerging artist interested in thinking about shared experiences that transcend linguistic and cultural barriers.

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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Email: ayanfe.idowu@ubc.ca

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Ayanfe is a fourth-year undergraduate, majoring in Economics. She spent eighteen years of her life in Lagos, Nigeria before moving to the beautiful city of Kelowna for university. As a three-time recipient of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences International Student Award and The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship for International Students, Ayanfe prioritizes her academic success. She is eager to help you as you consider starting your own academic journey at UBC-O! She currently serves as the upper-year Student Member on the Faculty of Arts Council, and she is excited to share amazing opportunities offered in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

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Faculty of Health and Social Development – Nursing

Pronouns: She/her

Email: krisalyn.ariesandy@ubc.ca

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Krisalyn is a second-year Nursing student from Jakarta, Indonesia. She chose to study at UBCO and in Canada because of its welcoming, friendly, diverse and supportive campus. UBCO allows her to experience many new things and meet new people. Additionally, she received the Outstanding International Student Award, which finalized her decision. So far, she’s been loving her time at UBCO while also exploring other activities around Kelowna, and getting involved with student events. She is excited about what the next couple of years have in store for her while studying Nursing at UBCO.

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Faculty of Science

Pronouns: She/her

Email: rekha.marcus@ubc.ca

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As a fourth year student in the Zoology program, Rekha is very passionate about wildlife conservation. Coming all the way from Costa Rica, she has a special love for nature and the world around us, which is why she chose UBCO so she could connect with the natural world all around! On campus, Rekha has held various roles, such as being a Residence Advisor, Student Ambassador, and Teaching Assistant! She is also involved in undergraduate research on climate change, and enjoys hiking and rock climbing in her spare time.

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Faculty of Applied Science, School of Engineering

Pronouns: She/her

Email: Ihrosine@mail.ubc.ca

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Rosine is a second-year Civil Engineering student from a country of a thousand hills, the heart of Africa, Rwanda. She chose UBC Okanagan for its close-knit community, career development opportunities, and thoughtful campus resources. She is a recipient of the International Impact Award and enjoys volunteering both on and off campus.  She is a member of the Innovate, Design, and Sustain Club (IDS) and a member of the Engineering Society. She was an orientation leader for Jump Start and Create and a peer leader for Destination UBC. Volleyball, nature, and music are her sparks.

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Faculty of Health and Social Development – Health & Exercise Science

Pronouns: She/her

Email: tomi.sobowale@ubc.ca

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Tomi is a fourth-year student that is ethnically Nigerian but born and raised in Canada (Calgary), in the Faculty of Health and Social Development. She chose to study at UBC Okanagan due to the plentiful outdoor opportunities, and the tight-knit community that the campus fosters. While attending the school, she has been blessed with opportunities to engage with the community via events, and as a Residence Advisor. She is an executive member of the Black Student Association and an active member of the African Caribbean student club dance team. She is excited for the opportunities in the upcoming years as she continues further education and becomes a UBCO Alumni.

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