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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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Cross-country change

Discovering a new kind of life on UBC's Okanagan campus.

Cross-country change

“For me, it was a question of whether I’d want to wake up to mountains or skyscrapers.” - Ben Dunn, Psychology & Anthropology

Laura Beaudry on UBC's Vancouver campus

Laura's story

From Langara to UBC's Vancouver campus, with an eye to law school next

Laura's story

Anthropology student Laura Beaudry shares her journey from Langara College to UBC's Vancouver campus with the UBC-Langara Indigenous Transfer Partnership.

Lily Takeuchi, UBC medical laboratory science

The diversity of a science degree

How one program fuses research, multiple interests, and career prep.

The diversity of a science degree

Find out how Medical Laboratory Science made this alum "adaptable for a variety of careers."

The urban side of forestry

The student life and career prospects of a UBC forestry student.

The urban side of forestry

Urban Forestry student Elliot Bellis busts the stereotypes as he shares what his program is really like, and where his degree can take him.

Sara Amadi, UBC alumni

The global graduate

How a Land and Food Systems alum is wielding her degree around the world.

The global graduate

Find out how a UBC degree propelled this Bachelor of Science alumna on global adventures and a quest to join the fight against climate change.

Katherine Tourigny, UBC Psychology, UBC Track and Field

Carving a path to UBC Medicine

How research and campus involvement round out your degree.

Carving a path to UBC Medicine

Find out how this UBC Science undergrad reached her goal of entering Medicine – and travelled to Peru and Antarctica along the way.

peter higgins, purdys, ubc

Becoming a Chocolate Scientist

How a UBC degree was the pathway to Purdys.

Becoming a Chocolate Scientist

Discovering his niche within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems led this alum to an exciting career with Purdys Chocolates.

angela sunario, indonesia, ubc

Finding your university path

How societies, co-ops, and scholarships enrich your degree.

Finding your university path

"I promised myself to maximize the different opportunities available at UBC so I can pave my own road."