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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 Astronomy, UBC Clubs, Robin Newhouse, UBC Stories

Robin's story

Astronomy student's star-gazing passion overflows into club involvement

Robin's story

"I think it’s extremely important for students to get involved in extracurriculars."

UBC Music Bob Pritchard Laptop Orchestra

Wii will rock you

UBC professor and students collaborate to make electronic music more human

Wii will rock you

Music, engineering, and science students collaborate to take electronic music to new level

Malaika Kapur International Scholar UBC Everest Tanzania heart babies

Malaika's story

UBC student climbing Everest to raise awareness of Tanzania Heart Babies project

Malaika's story

"UBC is a haven of opportunities. Knock and a door opens."

Cecilia Montauban

Cecilia's story

5 minutes with a "Faces of Today" award-winner

Cecilia's story

For Cecilia, getting involved has been the key to having a great UBC experience and led to her receiving a Faces of Today Award.

Fiona's story

5 minutes with an IB student

Fiona's story

An International Baccalaureate student from the UK shares her experiences on coming to Canada and studying at UBC.

UBC TEDx Terry Talk International Scholars

Nidhi and Koon Peng's story

TEDx Terry Talk about working with the deaf in Uganda.

Nidhi and Koon Peng's story

UBC International Scholar May Ann Then reports on her fellow students' presentation at TEDx Terry Talks.

Campus Tour

Top 10 Campus Gems

Campus Tour

The University of British Columbia’s stunning landscapes are constantly changing. A look at 10 campus gems worth checking out on your next visit.

Michael Richards

Professor Richards' story

UBC archeologists help discover mystery Stone Age tribe

Professor Richards' story

UBC archeologists have helped to uncover the last known group of hunter-gatherers in Central Europe.