The personal statement is written for admission to graduate and professional programs at academic institutions like UBC. But what does personal mean in an academic context? How do writers construct an appropriate professional identity? Research shows that personal statements must reflect the values of the profession, and that the personal self you construct in the […]
Irene Navarro, Career Educator, will be offering virtual drop-in advising for international undergraduate students from 1–3 PM Thursdays during Term 2. International undergraduate students are encouraged to drop in – no appointment needed! – and ask any career questions they may have. Students will be seen individually for up to 10 minutes each (unless demand […]
NVivo's classification capabilities will help you add demographic data to your nodes, and bibliographic data to your sources. Datasets allow you to import and work with tabular material from spreadsheets, database tables, surveys, and social media. If you are comfortable with the basics of NVivo (importing sources, creating nodes, and coding) and would like to […]
If your stress or nervousness is getting in your way, this workshop will offer useful information and effective coping strategies to turn your unease into motivated, productive energy that will help you approach your goals with increased comfort and confidence.
Advance your Spanish language skills quickly in our immersive Summer Institutes! Experience immersive Spanish learning in live virtual classes taught by our experienced, passionate instructors, with plenty of time left to enjoy the summer weather. Learn in lively real-time virtual classes that blend instruction, feedback, small group and pair work in a positive, energizing atmosphere. […]
The JEDII STEM Series offers regular, informal educational sessions and is structured by thematic priorities. This year, themes range from considering JEDII within your research program to setting up inclusive search processes for faculty and staff. The series has been developed specifically to engage/support people who lead and support JEDII within STEM fields – for […]
Many students and recent alumni feel unsure about how to negotiate and discuss compensation during the hiring process. This workshop will discuss how and why to negotiate, and help you to feel more confident while doing so.
Get your resume ready and learn to effectively tailor your application to a particular job posting that highlights your achievements. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter.
This workshop will introduce the Unix shell, a powerful way to communicate with your computer more directly through a command line interface. There are many ways to interact with a computer. Most of the time, we click on things and select options with a cursor through a graphical user interface (GUI). A command line is […]
This workshop is for graduate students applying for Doctoral Tri-Council funding: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, facilitators discuss particular elements of this written academic genre: audience, purpose, knowledge gap, competence claim, structure, style, and more. The workshop includes examples of successful UBC Tri-Council proposals, opportunities for one-on-one writing […]
Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CKR9qylfnPDCWG The Student Service Centre can be a great source of information if you know how to use it! Join Enrolment Services Advisors at this new webinar to learn how to navigate the most important financial screens and make the Student Service Centre work for you. If you are unable to attend, a […]
Think you have to be born Douglas Coupland (Dlitt’10), Steve Jobs, or Emily Carr, to be creative? Think again. Anyone can learn how to be innovative — and use that ability to overcome everyday challenges. Whether you’re a manager, researcher, new or experienced graduate, or simply interested in expanding your horizons, here’s a webinar that […]
