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Global Resource Systems alum Julia on the benefits of a smaller faculty
"My program, Global Resource Systems, was the perfect fit for me, as I got to apply my passion for sustainable food systems with environmental science, all while focusing on real-world action through an interdisciplinary lens. I was encouraged to take my learning outside of the classroom and apply my learning in other settings, and with so many options, it meant that I could create the exact right combination of experiences to fuel my aspirations and unearth new goals along the way." - Julia T.
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Student mentee to alumni mentor
“Everyone's path is different; however, it is the people that you meet along the way that make the journey special. To me, being part of someone's journey and being able to help in any way that I can is something that I value. ” - Bruno T., BSc, Major in Food, Nutrition, and Health
UBC International Scholar to Stanford Medical School
“[The International Scholar] awards are so impactful in changing the realities of students who come from backgrounds in which higher education is not the traditional pathway to success.” - Zahra F., BSc in Global Resource Systems
From Applied Science to engineer at Tesla
"UBC allowed me to have conversations with a large variety of people from different backgrounds and with widely differing perspectives. I made sure to engage in these conversations as often as I could." - Andrew K., Bachelor of Applied Science
Building a strong foundation
"The high quality of education, strong support network, and a myriad of opportunities to get involved in at UBC makes me very confident about my future." - Andrej G., Bachelor of Commerce
