Year and program: XXX year, Political Science major, Law and Society minor
Where is home for you? Surrey, BC
What three adjectives best describe you?
Caring, loyal, responsible
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?
I have participated in some research for non-profitable organizations for coursework, as well previously being an AMS coordinator. I also volunteer at a local elementary school and help out with their reading program. Outside of volunteering and positions, I love to read, play soccer and go swimming!
What is your best study strategy/tip?
One of the most effective ways for me to study is through hand-written notes. That doesn’t mean writing down all your lecture notes by hand, but when you are starting to study and you need to remember key concepts or definitions, instead of typing them on a document, I find that the action of writing them on paper is almost more intentional and I retain it quicker. I also like using quizlet, but I typically make my own sets rather than finding a flash card set that’s already been made and going through that. By making my own set it lets me write out questions and answers I think would show up on a test, which better prepares me!
If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?
I would look into taking electives less related to my major. In my first couple years I took electives that were relatively similar to my program, but when I’ve taken electives that are more different, it has really helped me feel like I’m diversifying my education and if you don’t like the feeling of always doing the same thing, it breaks things up a bit. Another thing I would do differently is to join more clubs earlier. It feels overwhelming when you get to UBC and that can hold you back, but clubs don’t just have to be for positions, they can help you relieve stress and help you meet people you never would have otherwise.