Year and program: Fourth-year, Psychology major and Health and Society minor
Where is home for you? Saigon, Vietnam
What three adjectives best describe you?
Adaptable, creative, ambitious
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?
During my second year, I went on exchange to France for six months through Go Global, I’d highly recommend it to anyone considering exchange, it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! Outside of university, I volunteer as a Youth Services Facilitator with the Vancouver School Board and serve as an ambassador for Cam’s Kids Foundation. I’ve also worked various part-time jobs alongside my studies. I also love fashion, pilates, and traveling!
What is your best study strategy/tip?
Figure out what works for you and what doesn’t when it comes to studying, especially if you don’t have a set routine yet. Don’t be afraid to switch things up. Make it fun!
Try explaining what you’re learning to someone else, like a younger sibling. Go into detail and be clear, like you’re teaching it. If you can do that, I would say you’re already 90% there, aside from the bits that just need straight-up memorization.
If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?
I would give myself more free time to rest, instead of taking five courses and working part-time. I also tried to attend many club events at UBC and keep up with my social life, so I barely had time for myself. If I could go back, I would prioritize giving myself time just for me.