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This blog gives insights on student life at UBC – specifically for graduate students. Hear from the graduate student community.

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How dogs support researchers’ wellbeing on campus

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Having dogs on campus can support not only health and wellbeing but research too.

Campus through a child’s eyes: family-friendly spaces at UBC

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

These playgrounds and other family-friendly spaces on campus offer opportunities to spend a few minutes or a few hours with your children on campus.

Explore to restore: four walks to discover UBC’s hidden gems and support your wellbeing

Friday, 10 January 2025

When you need a quick break or want to recharge your emotional, physical or mental battery, try one of these short wellbeing walks designed to help you explore the details that make our campus beautiful.

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Housing tips for graduate students

Monday, 2 December 2024

Finding housing can be stressful. Alumnus Phoebe Lee gives her tips on securing housing.

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Coping with homesickness for international students, by an international student

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Feeling lonely or homesick? Here are some tips.

Staying active and healthy at UBC

Monday, 12 August 2024

Graduate students give their tips on the best places on- and off-campus to work out and stay active.

10 tips for studying better

Friday, 12 April 2024

Graduate student Phoebe Lee shares her tips on how to study more effectively.

Eating out on a budget

Friday, 5 January 2024

Graduate student Parker Li offers a selection of great food options that won't break your budget.

Bizarre to best places to study, a grad student’s tier list

Friday, 1 December 2023

As assignments begin to pile up, so do study spaces across campus. Fortunately, there are many study spots available specifically for grad students.

Easy tips for budgeting and saving money in Vancouver

Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Planning for graduate school can be challenging. Graduate student Phoebe Lee offers some tips for budgeting that can help.

Top 5 tips on applying to graduate school

Thursday, 5 October 2023

Follow these tips for the foundations of a great application.

8 grad school mistakes you may want to avoid

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Graduate student Parker Li shares his tips of things to avoid when starting your program.

10 things I wish I had known before I started my PhD

Friday, 11 August 2023

A graduate student shares their tips and advice for incoming PhD students.

Exploring Vancouver: Free things to do

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Work-life balance is essential to success at grad school. Here are some tips from current grad students on free things to check out in Vancouver.