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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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Meet your first-year profs: Dr Peter Ostafichuk
"Having classes online in the fall actually creates a smoother transition in many ways." - Dr Peter Ostafichuk![Andrew Darcovich UBC Story](https://you.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Andrew-Darcovich1-283x163.jpeg)
Culture, community, and curriculum
"It is scary to start: moving away, meeting new people, creating and owning a schedule, and more. Don’t feel like you are alone – everyone feels the same" - Andrew Darcovich, BComm![Crag D'Costa UBC Story](https://you.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG-1269-283x163.jpg)
Searching for new challenges
"I strongly believed that North America was full of opportunity and the place to be, so I applied." - Craig D'Costa, Mechanical Engineering![Valie Madejska UBC Story](https://you.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Valie-Madejska1-1-283x163.jpg)