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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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UBC experiences: Travel and research

From New Zealand to Spain to the local community.

UBC experiences: Travel and research

"Initially I was planning to major in International Relations, but after a trip to New Zealand with Go Global, I switched to Cultural Studies."

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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

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How to leave home and succeed at UBC

Aaron Bailey shares his ups, downs, and advice for future students.

How to leave home and succeed at UBC

"Take bold risks and talk to people – there is no time or place in your life more conducive to making new friends than your first year of university."

Q&A with Aboriginal cellist Cris Derksen

From UBC student to globe-trotting, Juno-nominated musician.

Q&A with Aboriginal cellist Cris Derksen

Cris discusses her career highlights, how UBC figured into her musical evolution, and what it’s like to be nominated for a Juno Award.

Embracing the full UBC experience

Living proof that university is about more than just academics.

Embracing the full UBC experience

How to secure a dream summer research position and find balance while studying, socializing, and volunteering.

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Pokémon Go at UBC's Vancouver campus

Where to go on campus if you've gotta catch 'em all.

Pokémon Go at UBC's Vancouver campus

With more than 100 Pokéstops and 10 gyms, UBC is home to a flurry of activity.

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.

11 surprising facts about UBC

From film set to war fortress, UBC has more than a few claims-to-fame.

11 surprising facts about UBC

UBC has been around for 100 years, and within that century-long tenure it's been involved in some pretty cool stuff.