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Choosing the Coordinated Arts Program (CAP)

Choosing the Coordinated Arts Program (CAP)

If you’re a first-year student entering UBC Arts, start by choosing a first-year study option.

Explore your interests before first-year registration

Explore your interests before first-year registration

As a first-year student entering UBC Arts, you have to make many decisions to get ready for your registration day. It helps to think about what your academic and personal interests are to make the right decisions for course registration.

5 insights for new transfer students, from transfer students

5 insights for new transfer students, from transfer students

Former transfer students share their advice to help you navigate the transition and thrive through the rest of your degree.

Everything you need to know about degree planning as a transfer student

Everything you need to know about degree planning as a transfer student

Arts Academic Advisor Khalid Ahmed shares his advice to help you make confident course planning decisions when you have university-level transfer credits.

Recognizing Graduating Student Leaders in the Class of 2025

Recognizing Graduating Student Leaders in the Class of 2025

Recognized for their impact in Arts, at UBC, and beyond, these students are also sharing heartfelt wishes for this year’s graduating class.

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Julie Walchli on the lasting impact of UBC Giving Day

A Faculty of Arts staff member on making a difference through Giving Day April 3 is UBC Giving Day—a 24-hour university-wide fundraising event aimed at bringing our entire community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors together. In anticipation of Giving Day, we spoke with Julie Walchli (BA’90, MA’93), Executive Director of Work Integrated Education […]

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Alumni Advice: Top 10 tips to jumpstart your career

We spoke to Arts Alumni to find out how they navigated their career paths and what tips they have for current students and recent graduates. Here are their top 10 tips and resources.

5 questions you probably have about job searching

5 questions you probably have about job searching

Get answers to five frequently asked questions about job searching and career exploration.

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What if I’ve fallen behind?

The start of a new term is a great opportunity to reflect upon, reassess and recalibrate your academic plan.

From Ideas to Impact: My Journey in Entrepreneurship for Arts Majors

From Ideas to Impact: My Journey in Entrepreneurship for Arts Majors

When I first considered joining the Entrepreneurship for Arts Majors program, I was driven by the excitement of bringing my creative ideas to life.