Year and program: Third-year, Psychology major and Interpersonal Development minor
Where is home for you? Lima, Perú
What three adjectives best describe you?
Outgoing, organized, and friendly.
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?
APAC 2023/24, Mental Health Awareness Club (MHAC) First Year Committee, MHAC VP Events, Looking Glass Personal Recovery Space Volunteer, Senior Orientation Leader, AMS Peer Support, West End Seniors Network Friendly Visitor.
What is your best study strategy/tip?
Gradually reviewing study materials can make a big difference! One approach that really helped me was studying in small, consistent chunks. For example, after each lecture, I would go over my notes, or I’d spend time every weekend reviewing everything I’d covered that week. By doing this, I was already comfortable with the content by the time tests came around, making the workload feel lighter and helping to reduce stress!
If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?
If I could travel back in time to my first year at UBC, one thing I would do differently is get more involved sooner. I would push myself to go out, join clubs, attend events, and connect with people right from the start, even if it felt a bit overwhelming. Building those connections early on and exploring different communities on campus would have made the transition smoother and enriched my overall university experience!