University Trajectories: Straight, Curved, and Broken Paths


DATE
Thursday March 12, 2026
TIME
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
COST
Free

Some students arrive at university knowing exactly what they want to achieve, and graduate in four quick years. For many others, the path is neither obvious, straightforward, nor easy. Hear from Dr. Mark Lam about his non-linear path through university, and the lessons learned after failing five 1st-year courses (!), leaving school and working for a number of years, before returning and eventually becoming a Lecturer in Psychology at UBC.