Choosing your major and minor
By Mary Leong Only a small percentage of Arts students know exactly what they want to major in upon entering UBC. For the majority of us, selecting a major and minor can be a stressful process. Help, I don’t know what’s out there! At UBC, most students declare their major and minor in their second […]
Examining alternative first-year programs
By Alan Han Are you a prospective first-year Arts student? Does the thought of building your own timetable and sitting in large lecture halls filled with hundreds of students fill you with dread and terror? Here are two alternatives that offer smaller classes, interdisciplinary coursework, and an opportunity for first-year students to work directly with […]
CENES introduces Scandinavian Minor and German Studies Minor
By Mary Leong Starting in September 2011, the Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies (CENES) will unveil two new specializations: a Scandinavian Minor and a German Studies Minor. Scandinavian Minor The Scandinavian Minor was developed in response to large student interest in the Swedish and Danish language and literature courses. Students must complete […]
Meet Jennifer Wolowic: Facebook top tool for First Nations
Facebook is becoming the number one way for on-reserve and off-reserve members of First Nations to connect with each other. Jennifer Wolowic, a PhD Candidate in Interdisciplinary Studies, is currently exploring the different practices that help people connect, including cell phones, social media, and photography. One aspect of her research focuses on the daily use of Facebook in the First Nations community in Prince Rupert.
Anthropology student Lara Rosenoff receives Trudeau Scholarship
UBC Anthropology PhD student Lara Rosenoff is one of this year’s winners of the Trudeau Scholarship, one of Canada’s most prestigious scholarships for social sciences and humanities graduate students. Rosenoff’s current project, “Do Not Uproot the Pumpkin Fruit”, examines the process of post-conflict reconstruction in Northern Uganda.
An Arts degree still a ticket to success
By Mary Leong You’re a recent Arts graduate with your BA in hand – a tribute to the years (and student loans) you’ve spent working away at your degree. Now that you’re heading out into the “real world”, will you be employed? Globe and Mail columnists James Bradshaw and Tralee Pearce don’t think so. Debunking […]
Apply now to run a Student Directed Seminar
By Mary Leong Tailor a course specific to your academic interests. Apply now to coordinate a Student Directed Seminar, where students get the opportunity to propose, plan and facilitate a 3-credit seminar course for their peers. To coordinate a Student Directed Seminar, students propose a course not currently available at UBC. If a professor agrees […]
Continuing your Studies over the summer
UBC Continuing Studies offers non-credit courses throughout the year that can be relevant to Arts degrees.
Finding a job after graduation
By Erin Catherall Graduating from university is a major milestone, but the thought of what lies next can often be overwhelming. With such a competitive job market, landing a job in your desired field can be challenging for many grads. Luckily, thanks to the help of UBC’s Centre for Arts Student Services (CASS), Alumni Affairs […]
Meet April Dutheil: Research takes Arts undergrad to the high Arctic
By Mary Leong Participating in research is not only a great way to expand your resume; it also takes you far beyond the classroom – as fourth-year Sociology student April Dutheil can attest to. Her work with the Nanisiniq Arviat History Project brought her to Arviat, Nunavut last summer, and she’s returning again this year. […]