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An artist's journey to building community
How UBC Okanagan Fine Arts student Ziv fosters community among UBC's international students as an International Peer
"As an International Peer, I aim to introduce the supportive and inclusive environment UBC has for new students to thrive in. I hope to foster a sense of community and belonging among the international student population, because building connections and relationships is crucial to a positive university experience." - Ziv W., Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Hitting the ground running
"Nothing was more helpful than actually being on campus and interacting with UBC’s community, soaking up first-hand what my future studying here was going to look like." - Veronica Grant, BA in Political Science and Psychology
Life after UBC: a career helping others
"UBC Midwifery is distinct in offering only a select number of seats. We knew each other’s children's names, and we attended each other’s births." - SJ Steele, Bachelor of Midwifery
Helping build community
"UBC values the diverse and multicultural backgrounds of each student. Because of this, I never felt left out." - Jimmy Chokmeesuk, BA in Psychology
