Welcome to the Arts First-Year Bucket List—a fun, low-pressure journey made just for first-year students. It’s all about getting out there, trying new things, feeling at home in the Arts community, and starting your next chapter at university. This is your chance to make your first year truly unforgettable.
Think of it as your guide to warm, indoorsy adventures, hidden gems on a misty campus, and meaningful moments with new friends. It’s not just a list—it’s a way to keep creating your UBC Arts story.
What is the Arts First-Year Bucket List? 📝
Whether you’re cheering at the Winter Classic, exploring Nitobe Garden, attending a career development workshop, or visiting the Chan Centre for Performing Arts, each item on the list helps you explore what UBC Arts—and the broader campus—has to offer.
Check out your peers’ first-year bucket list moments 👣
Sophia's Apple Festival experience
"It was super interesting to learn about the MANY different types of apples! We bought a couple bags to test out and were so happy with the results."
Jo's Abbas Akhvan experience
Photo of Abbas Akhavan: One Hundred Years exhibit at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery.
Saira's Wreck Beach experience
"My friends and I decided to go to and it was an amazing decision. University life can get overwhelming and busy, this was an amazing calming opportunity."
Laila's Wreck Beach experience
"Wreck Beach is an iconic UBC staple, so I had to go as soon as I could! Beautiful and definitely worth the walk back up."
Winnie's Tree Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
"It was fun and these trees are crazy tall!"
Jo's experience at Nitobe Garden
"I went with a friend here and we talked for hours about our interests and goals for the future, while enjoying our time in nature."
Ella's succulent from an Arts Undergraduate Society event
"Although it was busy and tricky to get in, I enjoyed the succulent event from AUS in the Arts Student Centre. I still have my plant in my room and I love it!"
Saira's Welcome Back BBQ experience
"My experience was great! I wanted to attend this event as I believed it looked fun and interesting and was a way for me to meet more people!"
Kiana's Compass experience
Photo taken at the Vision Boarding workshop at the Compass Student Engagement Hub in Brock Commons South.
