Adrian Liem
A version of this interview originally appeared on the Psychology website, October 2019. Adrian Liem’s curiosity about human behaviour first brought him to study psychology at UBC over 20 years ago. Today, he is the man behind UBC.ca, using his degree to understand how people interact with the university’s website and ensuring it meets the […]
Ziya Tong
“What we really need now is people who can bridge the arts and science divide. We need more polymaths!” says Ziya Tong, who’s spent 15 years hosting television shows like the Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet and CBC’s pioneering ZeD, the world’s first show with user-generated content. Ziya traces the start of her career back to […]
Alex Ozols
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I was always interested in how the human mind works. I knew that if I had a degree in psychology it would help me in the future when I became an attorney. The thing I enjoyed most about psychology […]
Rhianon Jones Allen
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose Psychology because I was interested in studying language learning. The program enabled me to work with professors and other students conducting research that eventually led to my academic career. What were some of your most meaningful experiences […]
Brenda Yuen
A version of this interview originally appeared on the alumni UBC website, August 2018. What is your current role? I work as an International Baccalaureate-trained, early years educator in Hong Kong, currently with the English Schools Foundation. I work collaboratively with other teachers in my grade level (children age 4-5) along with my two educational assistants […]
Samantha Bruin
A version of this interview originally appeared on the alumni UBC website, April 2014. Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I originally wanted to major in History and English Literature—I had always loved reading and writing, so English Lit was a natural choice for me. In […]
Kelsey Beninger
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose Psychology because I was curious about how society operated, was developed and how it is ever evolving. I wanted to understand why things were the way they were, so I would better be able to influence real […]