Get to know your 2021 Arts Undergraduate Society
We talked to AUS members and Arts students Renee, Elisha, and Chelsea to learn more about the Arts Undergraduate Society and how students are making an impact in the Faculty of Arts.
Making higher education more accessible: Six tips from Arts faculty and staff
UBC is a thriving community that includes different cultures and linguistic capabilities from all over the world. With this vast diversity, how can we create a more accessible environment and adapt to varying learning styles? Faculty and staff are the champions of ensuring that accessibility best practices are embedded across teaching and learning materials. “People […]
Arts Alumni share their best advice for launching your career
Your UBC journey doesn’t end with graduation. In fact, it’s just the beginning. Arts alumni have some wisdom to share as you start your journey.
Through our eyes, with our voices: How Arts students are creating space to heal and be proud of their Asian identities (Part I)
Hear from students about their experiences with racism and discrimination, and what they have been doing to heal themselves and their communities during this time.
Recognizing Graduating Student Leaders in the Class of 2021
Hear from the class of 2021 about the experiences that had the greatest impact on them during their undergrad and how they have grown during their time at UBC.
New minor in Informatics offers a pathway to careers in data and technology
A new interdisciplinary minor in Informatics, offered by the UBC School of Information (iSchool), presents an opportunity for undergraduate students to understand how data and technology are reshaping our world.
Finding your path — two generations share their Arts Co-op stories
Over its 20-year history, the UBC Arts Co-op Program has played a key role in helping Arts students explore their interests and launch their careers through nearly 7,000 work terms.
How I started in Arts Co-op during a global pandemic as an international student
Devanshi Gupta is a third-year Arts student in psychology and an international student. She reflects on her experience so far, starting an Arts Co-op work term during a global pandemic, and how it is helping her to shape her career goals.
Political Science pilot project rethinks the university transcript
UBC’s Political Science grads now receive a rich transcript that better highlights the skills each graduate has developed as part of their degree, thanks to a pilot project launched by the department.
5 daily habits to encourage creativity in your life
A new term often comes with a quiet urge to reset—nothing dramatic, just a few small shifts. Low-key, low-pressure habits can help you decompress, learn something new, and notice possibilities you might otherwise miss. You don’t need to think of yourself as “creative” to benefit. Creativity isn’t a personality type, it’s a practice. Here are […]