UBC Student Life | Advice and FAQ
I graduated from the University of Waterloo and I miss it! Many graduates will tell you that there are no major differences between UBC student life and other campuses. The main differences are usually the academic programs and school spirit. But in the end, it is up to you to make the most of your experience.
Transitioning to a new place can be hard! It can also be overwhelming when researching online for more information. So I wanted to create a central hub with the top student resources from UBC. At the end of the article, there is an infographic on things students wished they knew about UBC.
All the bolded terms are hyperlinks in the infographic. Download the PDF below to access all the links.
Check out the University of British Columbia Student Guide Part One here for all things academic, study resources, work, volunteer opportunities, textbooks and free food information.
In addition, I created the University of British Columbia Student Guide Part Two which has resources on housing, transportation, health, wellness, financial and career information.
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- Create the Best Study Space at Home
- Top Useful and Fashionable Backpacks in 2020
- UBC Ultimate Survival Guide Part One
- UBC Survival Guide Part Two
Things You Should Know About UBC Student Life (FAQ and Advice)
I created an infographic for FAQ and other university resources to make the most of your UBC student life. There are hyperlinks so download the FAQ and Advice PDF below.
How to Get More Involved at University?
- Build your campus experience with work and volunteer services from Student Services.
University of British Columbia Student Guide Booklet
- Ubyssey is UBC’s official student newspaper.
- They created a student guide from 2018 which captures a lot of important information about UBC. For example, places to go and university advice from other UBC students.
Where are the Best Places to Study on Campus?
- Allard Hall Law Library, Forest Sciences Building – MacMillan Bloedel Atrium, Life Sciences Centre, Brock Hall – 2nd Floor and more.
What are some First-Year Tips for UBC Students?
- Read UBC Life Blogs which have first-year advice and articles written by UBC students.
Other Important UBC Services?
- Check out UBC Learning Commons: for tech support, borrowing equipment, printing services on campus and other academic resources.
To access all the resources mentioned above, download the PDF to have access to the hyperlinks.
University of British Columbia Survival Guides
To make the most of your student life at the University of British Columbia, check out the free food facebook groups, career centre resources, UBC life blogs for advice from UBC students and more important items below.
You can download the complete survival guide for UBC here: Part One and Part Two.
Free Food
Academic Support
- Student Services Centre (SSC) Login Help: for admissions, student records, registration, grades, awards and more
Campus Events
Career Services
Financial Planning
- UBC Student Services Financial Planning and Resources
- UBC Life Blog: Saving Money Tips
- Grocery Discount Days
Volunteer and Work Opportunities
Health and Wellness
- Student Services: Food and Nutrition, Understanding Stress, Physical Activity, Sex and Sexual Health, Sleep for Success, Alcohol and Other Drugs.
You can download the complete survival guide for UBC here: Part One and Part Two.
In short, I highly recommend you get involved on campus and check out student organizations at UBC. You never know who you will meet and the connections you will make!
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