Year and program: Fourth-year, Psychology major and Health and Society minor
Where is home for you? New Delhi, India
What three adjectives best describe you?
Empathetic, compassionate and ambitious
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?
I’ve been involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities at UBC and beyond that have deeply enriched my university experience. Currently, I’m a Research Assistant at the Centre for Infant Cognition, where I support psychology research focused on the moral and social development of infants. I also serve as a Section Editor for the UBC Undergraduate Journal of Psychology (UJP), where I review and edit student research papers for publication. Outside of UBC, I work as a Behavioral Interventionist at Family Centred Practices Group.
Previously, I was a Health & Wellness Events Coordinator for the Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS), providing assistance in executing events for student well-being. In addition, I was a Senior Orientation Leader, helping lead and mentor new students through Imagine Day and other transition programs. I’ve also been a Mentor and Social Committee Member with the Psychology Student Association (PSA) and a Campus Ambassador for UBC Campus Lightbox, where I helped run events and promoted mental health resources.
What is your best study strategy/tip?
Go at your own pace and try not to fall into the trap of comparison. Give yourself the space to explore different study environments and methods that match your learning style—whether that’s studying in groups or solo, working in a café or a quiet library, or starting exam prep two weeks in advance versus a couple of days before. What works for others may not be what works best for you, and that’s completely okay.
Focus on understanding the material before you start memorizing it. This involves engaging with content in ways that feel meaningful and effective to you, whether that’s through mind maps, mnemonics, rewriting notes, listening to audio explanations, or teaching the concept to yourself. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to learning, so lean into what helps you truly connect with the material.
If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?
I would allow myself to explore more, be more social, and actively join more clubs and events. First year is truly the one time where you have the freedom and flexibility to experience everything without the weight of upper-year responsibilities. Looking back, I was far too anxious and stressed about the future, grades, career paths, doing everything “right.” I wish I had let go a little and embraced the moment, because those early experiences shape not just your university journey, but also your confidence and sense of belonging on campus.