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Dietetics student Sofia on turning her passion for navigating dietary restrictions into a career
"My experience in the Dietetics program has been both enlightening and rewarding. It’s one thing to pursue a program that interests you, but actually experiencing it has shown me just how engaging and fulfilling it can be. The courses provide practical knowledge on how nutrition applies to real-world settings, from clinical nutrition in hospitals, to public health and food management." - Sofia F., Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
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Preparing for the future
“The education I created for myself has prepared me for the career I want.” - Kenny Ponto, Integrated Engineering![](https://you.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UBC_20190504_4654-283x163.jpg)
In search of diversity and culture
“UBC has given me the resources and confidence to come out to my friends and family as transgender.” – Fruin Pow, Biology![Valeria Narykina, UBC Chemistry, UBC Biochemistry](https://you.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Valeria-Narykina-UBC-283x163.jpg)
Connecting with your community
“For me, UBC seemed like the perfect place to fulfill my potential." – Valeria Narykina, Combined honours in Biochemistry and Chemistry![](https://you.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dela-Hini_UBC-Okanagan-283x163.jpg)