糖心传媒 life blog - 糖心传媒 | Undergraduate Programs and Admissions /ubc-life/blog/ 糖心传媒 | Undergraduate Programs and Admissions Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:21:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 /wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-ubc-favicon-32x32.png 糖心传媒 life blog - 糖心传媒 | Undergraduate Programs and Admissions /ubc-life/blog/ 32 32 Political Science alum Danilo on heading to Yale Law School /ubc-life/blog/political-science-alum-danilo-on-heading-to-yale-law-school/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:15:15 +0000 /?post_type=calendar-content&p=577576 When Danilo was choosing a university for his undergrad, one of the main reasons he chose 糖心传媒 was because of how international it is. He wanted the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world with different identities and experiences. Danilo was an International Scholar and graduated in 2022 with an Honours in […]

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When Danilo was choosing a university for his undergrad, one of the main reasons he chose 糖心传媒 was because of how international it is. He wanted the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world with different identities and experiences.

Danilo was an International Scholar and graduated in 2022 with an Honours in Political Science and International Relations. Since then, he’s earned an MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Oxford as a Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholar, and has spent the past several years working on humanitarian responses for United Nations agencies and international organizations in crisis-affected settings.

This fall, after being admitted to Yale Law School, Harvard Law School, and Stanford Law School, where he was also selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, Danilo is headed to Yale Law School.

Read below as Danilo reflects on his time at 糖心传媒, how 糖心传媒 helped him achieve his career goals and shaped his path to Yale, and what he鈥檚 most looking forward to at law school.

1. You graduated from 糖心传媒 four years ago. What stands out about your time at 糖心传媒?

What stands out most from my time at 糖心传媒 is how much the university made Tuum Est feel real. The motto, It is yours, captured the culture I experienced at 糖心传媒. Students were encouraged to take ownership of their education, pursue what genuinely interested them, and shape their own paths.

For me, that meant turning my interests in international law into something tangible through research, student leadership, and community engagement. 糖心传媒 provided the freedom, resources, and opportunities to explore those interests in meaningful ways while giving me the confidence to carve out my own educational journey.

2. How did your studies in Political Science and International Relations at 糖心传媒 help you achieve your career goals?

Studying Political Science and International Relations at 糖心传媒 gave me the tools to tackle questions that had long fascinated me: how institutions respond to armed conflict, how international courts deter atrocities, and how international justice can be pursued through innovative channels.

Through the Honours Program in Political Science and International Relations, I was able to conduct an honours thesis on the International Criminal Court, which allowed me to turn an academic interest in justice, made deeply personal by my experience growing up in Colombia, into rigorous research. The process taught me how to ask stronger research questions, engage critically with the literature, identify and address knowledge gaps in the scholarly conversation, and connect theory to real-world challenges.

Looking back, my studies in Political Science and International Relations at 糖心传媒 laid the foundation for everything that followed, from pursuing an MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy at the University of Oxford to spending the past several years evaluating and designing humanitarian responses for United Nations agencies and international organizations in crisis-affected settings. More than any specific class or experience, what I remember most is being empowered to take initiative and build a path that felt uniquely my own.

Danilo standing outside of Yale Law School

鈥淟ooking back, my studies in Political Science and International Relations at 糖心传媒 laid the foundation for everything that followed鈥ore than any specific class or experience, what I remember most is being empowered to take initiative and build a path that felt uniquely my own.鈥

3. Is there an experience or opportunity that you had at 糖心传媒 that you don鈥檛 think you could have gotten anywhere else?

The opportunity I don鈥檛 think I could have gotten anywhere else was the freedom to build an education that felt like a mosaic. At 糖心传媒, I was able to bring together experiences that might have seemed separate at first, but ultimately became deeply connected: conducting an honours thesis on the International Criminal Court, co-producing an international documentary, designing my own undergraduate seminar, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Political Studies, becoming involved in student governance as president of The Ubyssey, working as a teaching assistant, and giving back to new and prospective students as a Student Ambassador and Senior Orientation Leader.

What made this so meaningful was that 糖心传媒 did not ask me to choose only one version of myself. It gave me the space to be a researcher, writer, teacher, advocate, and mentor at the same time. Each opportunity strengthened a different part of me, and together they shaped the way I think, lead, communicate, and engage with the world. That combination of freedom, trust, and possibility is something I do not think I could have found in quite the same way anywhere else.

4. You鈥檙e starting at Yale Law School this Fall. Tell us about your decision process. What will you be doing at YLS?

I was very fortunate to be admitted to Yale Law School, Harvard Law School, and Stanford Law School, where I was also selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. Choosing between these schools was an incredible privilege.

Ultimately, I chose YLS because it felt like the place where I could become the kind of lawyer I hope to be. I was drawn to its intimate and experiential approach to legal education, its small class size, the closeness of the community, and the freedom to explore different areas of law.

At YLS, I am excited by the opportunity to participate in clinics as early as my second semester, where I will be able to connect legal theory with advocacy and real-world application of the law. I am also looking forward to learning from faculty whose work has shaped and continues to shape some of the most important conversations in law today, while building friendships with and learning from peers who bring different life experiences to YLS. More broadly, I hope to build a legal career grounded in both intellectual curiosity and a practical understanding of how law shapes institutions, markets, and society.

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Student Tips: Choosing where to live in your first year /ubc-life/blog/student-tips-choosing-where-to-live-in-your-first-year/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:31:17 +0000 /?post_type=calendar-content&p=577436 Now that 测辞耻鈥檝别 accepted your offer to 糖心传媒, it鈥檚 time to start thinking about what your first year will look like. An important decision to make about your first year is where you will live. Will you live on campus, off campus, or commute from home? Where you live will shape your 糖心传媒 experience, from […]

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Now that 测辞耻鈥檝别 accepted your offer to 糖心传媒, it鈥檚 time to start thinking about what your first year will look like. An important decision to make about your first year is where you will live. Will you live on campus, off campus, or commute from home? Where you live will shape your 糖心传媒 experience, from who you meet, to where you hang out, to what you eat.

Here are some tips and advice from students on choosing where to live.

Tips for choosing where to live as a first-year student

There are so many opportunities to meet people at 糖心传媒, no matter where you decide to live.

Marleigh M headshot鈥淚 always wanted to live on campus during my first year at 糖心传媒, so first-year residence was a super exciting opportunity for me! I met many of my university friends in Place Vanier residence and really appreciated the social atmosphere there, having just moved away from home. However, I have many friends who love living off campus with their family or their friends. They enjoy having some separation between school life and their downtime. So, I鈥檇 say it is important to reflect on what 测辞耻鈥檙别 looking for and remember that there are so many opportunities to meet people at 糖心传媒, no matter where you decide to live.鈥

– Marleigh M., fifth year Philosophy student

If 测辞耻鈥檙别 looking for an easy way to meet people, live in first-year residence.

“I always recommend anyone who has the means to live in first-year housing, rather than commute from home or live off-campus. The community experience allowed me to make friends easily due to our proximity, and this set me up well for the rest of my time at 糖心传媒. Some of my favourite 糖心传媒 memories are centered around first-year residence and the spontaneity of being able to make plans with my friends that lived down the hall from me. For anyone looking for an easy and accessible way to meet many people, living in first-year residence was how I was able to do so.”

– Jessica J., fourth year Political Science student

Watch dorm tours on YouTube.

“I watched so many dorm tours on YouTube! Many of them are for upper year housing and may be outdated, but I found them helpful in giving me a sense of dorm life and considerations. They also just made me so excited to move in and to experience life at 糖心传媒!”

– Emiko W. fifth year Engineering Physics and Honours Human Geography student

 

 

 

Every residence has its own vibe, communities, and opportunities to get involved.

“First-year housing is guaranteed for all incoming 糖心传媒 students as long as you apply before the deadline and are coming straight from high school, and living on campus is an amazing way to meet people and feel part of the university community. While you can not really choose your specific residence, you can definitely put down your preferences. Every residence has its own vibe, communities, and opportunities to get involved. If commuting is a better fit for you, that is completely okay too! Keep an open mind, 糖心传媒 Housing will try to make sure you have a great place to start your journey!”

– Nusaibah H., fourth year Economics and Statistics student

Emma MR hikingIt鈥檚 valid to want to explore the city more, to want to live at home, or to choose to live somewhere other than first-year residence in your first year.

鈥淟iving in first-year residence felt like the 鈥榦bvious鈥 choice for me: I knew I wanted to immerse myself in on-campus life at 糖心传媒 as much as possible, and felt that living in residence would help me handle the adjustment to university life. Plus, as an out-of-province student who had never been to Vancouver, the extra convenience of living on-campus and having access to residence resources, like Residence Advisors and the Front Desk and Overnight Mobile Team, had a significant impact on my decision. But, this isn鈥檛 the case for everyone, and my friends have shared many reasons why they choose to live on- or off-campus, depending on their own circumstances, whether personal, financial, etc. It鈥檚 totally valid to want to explore the city more, to want to live at home, or to choose to live somewhere other than first-year residence in your first year, and that鈥檚 a perspective I think is sometimes missed!”

– Emma M-R., Sociology + Master of Management dual degree student

Lori K. headshotLive on campus and, if not, take advantage of collegia to meet people.

“For local students who have the option to do so, I really do recommend living on campus, especially for first year. It makes the process of building a community and meeting people one less thing to worry about, as this happens fairly naturally in first-year residences. However, if you do choose to live off-campus or in private housing, be sure to take advantage of the collegia program that鈥檚 meant to replicate the first year experience as closely as possible.”

– Lori K., third year International Economics student

Look at the campus layout.

鈥淚 chose Rits because it sounded more private, but if I could go back, I鈥檇 look at the actual campus layout more closely, like where your classes will be. I鈥檇 also think about how much social time happens in the dining hall. When things get busy during the term, mealtime becomes your time to catch up and meet people. If you live in places like Walter Gage or Rits, you won鈥檛 have a mandatory meal plan, so keep that in mind.

Shared rooms sound intimidating, but my best friend had a roommate in first year and now we鈥檙e all one big friend group. And yes, people do make friends in communal washrooms, it鈥檚 not just a rumour, I promise! So be open-minded here too, you might be surprised at how community forms in unexpected places.”

– Zaina A., fourth year Honours Psychology student

Samuella O standing on campusUse the first-year cost estimator.

“Consider cost. It鈥檚 important to think about what the costs might look like for you. The First-Year Cost Calculator is a great resource to help you plan.

Think about balance. Do you want to live in the same place where you study, like on campus, or would you prefer some separation? Living on campus can make it easier to get to class, while living off campus can give you more space to step away from academics at the end of the day.

Remember there鈥檚 no ‘wrong’ choice. No matter where you live, you can always find a sense of community, whether it鈥檚 through Collegia, residence events, or clubs.”

– Samuella O., fourth year Biology student

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Your 糖心传媒 Okanagan orientations /ubc-life/blog/your-ubc-okanagan-orientations/ Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:26 +0000 /?post_type=calendar-content&p=574907 Your first day at 糖心传媒 Okanagan will be here before you know it! Once 测辞耻鈥檝别 decided 糖心传媒 is the right place for you and accepted your offer, it鈥檚 time to plan to attend your orientations activities before classes start.听 These activities and events will help you build your community, meet your first university friends, learn […]

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Your first day at 糖心传媒 Okanagan will be here before you know it! Once 测辞耻鈥檝别 decided 糖心传媒 is the right place for you and accepted your offer, it鈥檚 time to plan to attend your orientations activities before classes start.

These activities and events will help you build your community, meet your first university friends, learn more about campus life, and get ready for your first day in September!

Jump Start at 糖心传媒 Okanagan

鈥痺ill help you discover campus life and your new community, learn about opportunities, and connect with other students. This flexible multi-day orientation is a great way to make friends before the first day of term through fun social activities and educational workshops.

Jump Start at 糖心传媒 Okanagan is a free and flexible conference-style program, offering dozens of sessions, events, and socials over several days to help you get to know your new campus,听meet听new students,听learn about campus resources,听and set yourself up for success.听听

Build your own personalized orientation experience听by selecting the social activities, academic workshops, and information sessions that suit your own interests and transition needs.听听Throughout Jump Start, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 remain connected to your Orientation Leader and your group and have the free time that you need to access campus services, go to the Bookstore,听visit the Hangar Fitness Centre, grab a coffee with your new pals, or take听a听well deserved break.听 By getting the essentials听checked off your list,听测辞耻鈥檒濒听have more time to focus on what matters on your first day.鈥

Who should take part

All new-to-糖心传媒 Okanagan听undergraduate听and听graduatestudents, including听students attending听direct from high school, transfer,听and听Go Globalstudents.

Dates and deadlines

Jump Start at 糖心传媒 Okanagan runs from听September 3听to听September 7. Residence students may move in on听September 2.鈥

You will need to register for Jump Start to get access to our Jump Start app which you will use to build and view your own personal program schedule听鈥 register by June 15 to be entered into a prize draw for your chance to win one of five $50 gift cards from the 糖心传媒 Bookstore.

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Your 糖心传媒 Vancouver orientations /ubc-life/blog/your-ubc-vancouver-orientations/ Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:07 +0000 /?post_type=calendar-content&p=574921 Your first day at 糖心传媒 Vancouver is coming up fast! Once 测辞耻鈥檝别 accepted your offer, 测辞耻鈥檙别 ready to start thinking about the orientation options available for you this summer. Together, 迟丑别测鈥檙别 designed to help you meet your first university friends, get ready to learn in a university setting, and hit the ground running as soon […]

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Your first day at 糖心传媒 Vancouver is coming up fast! Once 测辞耻鈥檝别 accepted your offer, 测辞耻鈥檙别 ready to start thinking about the orientation options available for you this summer. Together, 迟丑别测鈥檙别 designed to help you meet your first university friends, get ready to learn in a university setting, and hit the ground running as soon as classes begin in September.

Academic Essentials

Academic Essentials is an online program designed to help prepare you for success as you transition to university. The program offers four courses: University Learning in the Age of AI,听Reading and Writing at University,听Readiness for University Mathematics, and听Live Well to Learn Well. You can choose to take one course, a few, or all four depending on your interests and goals.听

Each course is offered online in a self-paced, self-directed format and is supported by facilitators who are current 糖心传媒 undergraduate students. Along the way, they will help guide you through the course material, share their own first-year experiences, and offer practical tips for academic success.

Together, the Academic Essentials courses will help you build academic skills, strengthen your confidence and readiness for university, connect you with learning and wellness resources, and prepare you for today鈥檚 evolving learning environment, including the growing presence of AI in education.

Who should take part

All incoming first-year students to 糖心传媒 Vancouver are encouraged to participate.

Dates and deadlines

Academic Essentials runs from July 6 to August 14.鈥 Registration is now open.


Jump Start at 糖心传媒 Vancouver

Jump Start at 糖心传媒 Vancouver is a three-day orientation program designed to give you a first look at university life, let you meet your professors and academic community, and help you make your first university friends at 糖心传媒 Vancouver.听

You can take part in Jump Start鈥檚 commuter stream or residence stream, depending on whether 测辞耻鈥檒濒 be living on- or off-campus in your first term. In both streams, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 enjoy scheduled group events with your classmates, as well as sessions and offerings you can take part in at your own pace. You鈥檒l be assigned to a learning community which will be led by two upper-year students and a faculty fellow. Together, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 take part in fun activities like trivia nights, sports, dance tutorials, and art activities, as well as opportunities to explore campus and learn how to successfully transition from high school student to university scholar.

Who should take part

All first-year students coming to 糖心传媒 Vancouver from high school are encouraged to participate.

Dates and deadlines

Jump Start at 糖心传媒 Vancouver runs from September 2 to September 4, and Jump Start move-in day for residence students is on September 1.

Registration closes July 9.


Imagine 糖心传媒

is an exciting full-day event that welcomes new students to the campus community and helps them get acquainted with university life. For most students, Imagine 糖心传媒 replaces the first day of classes. If you are a first-year student, you will have the chance to meet other students in your faculty, your Dean, and some of your future professors. You鈥檒l also have an opportunity to learn about support services available on campus and get introduced to hundreds of student clubs and groups to help you make friends and get involved. If you are coming to 糖心传媒 from another university or college, Imagine 糖心传媒 is also for you! By participating in Imagine, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 be able to make connections that will help kick start your 糖心传媒 experience.

Who should take part

All first year, transfer, and returning undergraduate students coming to 糖心传媒 Vancouver are encouraged to participate.

Dates and deadlines

Imagine 糖心传媒 happens on September 8. There is no need to register.

In late August, every first-year student will receive an email outlining their detailed Imagine Day schedule.听

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Tips from students: How to make sure your study permit application goes smoothly /ubc-life/blog/tips-from-students-how-to-ensure-a-smooth-study-permit-application-process/ Tue, 19 May 2026 22:04:39 +0000 /?post_type=calendar-content&p=577397 If you are an international student, you need a valid study permit to attend 糖心传媒. This process can take time and we encourage you to apply for your study permit as soon as you receive your offer of admission. Obtaining your study permit and waiting for it to be approved can be frustrating. To help […]

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If you are an international student, you need a valid study permit to attend 糖心传媒. This process can take time and we encourage you to apply for your study permit as soon as you receive your offer of admission.

Obtaining your study permit and waiting for it to be approved can be frustrating. To help you, here are some tips from students who have been through the study permit application process.

Tips for a smooth study permit application process

Use official websites only. And celebrate every step of the way.

“Think of your application like assembling a perfect sandwich – every essential layer in place, no crumbs left behind. Passport? Layer one. Acceptance letter? Layer two. Financial proof? Layer three. Stack it all up, then double-check your masterpiece.

Start early, like way early! The earlier you apply, the smoother it鈥檒l be. Plus, if something weird pops up, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 have time to fix it.

Use the official websites only! Sure, those third-party services promise magic and speed, but trust me, the official Government of Canada site is where you want to be. Avoid scams, avoid extra fees.

Hit ‘submit’? Do a happy dance. Got the acknowledgment? Take a moment to smile. Those tiny celebrations keep your sanity intact.”

– Bhavya J., fifth year Psychology and International Relations student

Use 糖心传媒鈥檚 International Student Guide.

“Read everything carefully and double check the documents 测辞耻鈥檙别 submitting. Applying for a study permit can seem like a long process and sometimes it is, but be patient and make sure that you are submitting the documents 迟丑别测鈥檙别 asking for. 糖心传媒 has an International Student Guide which was very helpful to me and always a good resource to look into. For me, it was helpful to make a list of things I had to do when moving to Canada, so: applying for a study permit, applying for the British Columbia Medical Services Plan (MSP for health insurance), applying for a Social Insurance Number (SIN), etc. Staying organized is so helpful to keep track of all your to-dos!”

– Miwa K., fifth year Media Studies student

Make sure your documents don鈥檛 expire soon.

Kodi B. headshot“If I could give my past-self advice about study permits, I would say to ensure your documents do not expire soon. Study permits usually allow students to study until they graduate, but if the documents that you use to apply for your study permit expire before you graduate, your study permit will only extend to that expiry date. My passport expired before I expected to graduate from 糖心传媒, which meant my study permit expired at the same time. I had to reapply for another study permit after I renewed my passport, and that process took a lot of time and required another fee. All of that would have been avoided if my passport was renewed before applying for my original permit.”

– Kodi B., fourth year Bioeconomy Sciences and Technologies student

Stay organized.

“Applying for a study permit can feel overwhelming, but staying organized truly makes all the difference. Make sure to apply early, if possible, ideally as soon as you receive your Letter of Acceptance from 糖心传媒 and make your decisions. Also double-check document requirements as it might be different depending on the country, and be mindful of processing times in your country. Using the IRCC鈥檚 official website is key and there are useful guides to check out on the website as well, and don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out to 糖心传媒鈥檚 International Student Advising for guidance. Keep digital and printed copies of all documents, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 thank yourself later!”

– Nusaibah H., fourth year Economics and Statistics student

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Science One: a first-year study option /ubc-life/blog/science_one/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000 /?p=562428 Once 测辞耻鈥檝别 decided to apply for the听Bachelor of Science听degree, it鈥檚 time to start thinking about how you鈥檇 like to structure your first-year courses. One option is to take Science One, where 测辞耻鈥檒濒 get a predesigned course schedule for your first year and take nearly all of your classes with the same people. What is Science […]

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Once 测辞耻鈥檝别 decided to apply for the听Bachelor of Science听degree, it鈥檚 time to start thinking about how you鈥檇 like to structure your first-year courses.

One option is to take , where 测辞耻鈥檒濒 get a predesigned course schedule for your first year and take nearly all of your classes with the same people.

What is Science One?

Science One is a first-year program that integrates Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. The program focuses on the connections between disciplines and highlights the interdisciplinary nature of science, while teaching both the foundational content and the tools and approaches of modern scientific research 鈥 within a single, 28-credit course.

Why should you choose Science One?

Science One听offers听an immersive听learning听experience and a solid听foundation for your听undergraduate education.听It also makes the transition from high school to university smoother with standard timetables, coordinated assignment schedules, a set space in the library to study, and support from a community of students and faculty. All Science One teachers attend each other鈥檚 classes to dynamically shape your curriculum, and 测辞耻鈥檒濒 share your own work and study space with your instructors.

Because Science One takes a select number of students, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 find yourself spending a lot of time with your cohort, which will help you make friends. You鈥檒l also be taught by a select number of professors who will decide together what will be on the curriculum each week and how the disciplines will interact 鈥 meaning that 测辞耻鈥檒濒 make close personal connections with your profs. There will also be the opportunity to take part in peer-group workshops or field trips.

Is Science One right for you?

Science One can be challenging. It has a competitive application process, and teaches first-year science at one of the highest levels at 糖心传媒 to a tight-knit group of students. Its extended timetable makes it an intense program, but stimulating and rewarding at the same time. You鈥檒l be one of just 75 individuals, and will be supported by nine instructors, offering you an excellent student-to-professor ratio of 8:1. You鈥檒l also take part in weekly tutorials, learn from guest lecturers, and have extra instruction in science literacy and computer programming. The curriculum includes mentorship on two major research projects 鈥 the results of which can be published in undergraduate journals 鈥 and 测辞耻鈥檒濒 attend student conferences and field trips.

Science One is also a social experience. You鈥檒l help elect student representatives to sit in on the Science One student council and the Science Undergraduate Society (SUS), and take part in alumni-led mentorship and social activities such as the Winter Formal and Pie Day events.

How to apply

If you want to take part in Science One, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 need to听听at the same time or shortly after you听鈥檚 Bachelor of Science degree, as registration opened on November 1, 2025. You are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be assessed in the order 迟丑别测鈥檙别 received. Applications received after April 30 may be considered, but not with the same priority as those before that date.

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Should you join the Land One study option in first year? /ubc-life/blog/land-one/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000 /?p=562775 Transitioning from high school to university can seem daunting at first. To make the move as easy as possible, 糖心传媒 offers a selection of first-year study options designed to help you build a community and take the stress out of registering for classes. If you have been accepted into the Forestry or Land and Food […]

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Transitioning from high school to university can seem daunting at first. To make the move as easy as possible, 糖心传媒 offers a selection of first-year study options designed to help you build a community and take the stress out of registering for classes.

If you have been accepted into the Forestry or Land and Food Systems faculties, you are eligible to apply for the听听study option.

What is Land One?

Land One includes a selection of core courses in Biology, Economics, Math, and English, as well as an integrative seminar. You鈥檒l take all of these key classes with a maximum of 50 to 60 other students. You will also take part in a seminar, where 测辞耻鈥檒濒 enjoy hands-on experiences, build relationships with your instructors, and learn how to solve the problems that are negatively impacting our land.

Why should you choose a first-year study option?

If 测辞耻鈥檙别 looking to make new friends from your first day, Land One could be the right path for you. You鈥檒l benefit from smaller class sizes in select courses and your seminar group, a dedicated study space, and low student-to-instructor ratios. Also, you will get to participate in experiential learning opportunities such as field trips and other hands-on activities.

Is Land One right for you?

To take part in Land One, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 need to take all of the classes required for the program, which will provide you with 17 credits that can be applied to meet your program requirements. On top of that, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 have time to choose additional courses in your first year that help you meet your program requirements and build your own educational path.

Land One鈥檚 seminar course covers a range of issues related to land use, climate change, food security, and sustainability. Much of your time will be spent discussing and addressing how to solve these problems. You鈥檒l also take part in some hands-on activities, such as a visit the 糖心传媒 Farm to learn more about sustainable food systems and a two-day field trip to 糖心传媒鈥檚 Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, where 测辞耻鈥檒濒 experience the coastal old-growth rainforest first-hand.

If 测辞耻鈥檙别 in Forestry, Land One is particularly useful if you have enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources or the Bachelor of Urban Forestry. It is a particularly good fit for the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources.

If 测辞耻鈥檙别 in Land and Food Systems, 测辞耻鈥檙别 eligible for enrolment in Land One if 测辞耻鈥檙别 taking a Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health, or a Bachelor of Science in Food and Resource Economics . Land One is also a good fit if you plan to apply in second year to the Global Resource Systems program.

How to apply

Applications to Land One are now open and the deadline is May 15,听2026. Once you have been accepted into your Forestry or Land and Food Systems degree program, you will need to听听through Land One鈥檚 website. As part of the process, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 be asked to write a letter of intent (500 words maximum) explaining why you want to join the Land One cohort. Land One is limited by size, so apply early!

Enrolment in the study option may require additional high school courses not required for admission, so it鈥檚 important to听听online.

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Which Arts first-year study option is right for you? /ubc-life/blog/arts-one-cap/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:03 +0000 /?p=562656 After 测辞耻鈥檝别 been admitted to the Bachelor of Arts degree, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 have to decide which courses to take when registration opens in June. That might seem like a long way off, but it鈥檚 worth thinking in advance about how you might like to structure your timetable. There are three ways to shape your first year […]

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After 测辞耻鈥檝别 been admitted to the Bachelor of Arts degree, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 have to decide which courses to take when registration opens in June. That might seem like a long way off, but it鈥檚 worth thinking in advance about how you might like to structure your timetable.

There are three ways to shape your first year in the Faculty of Arts. 听and the听 offer curated course schedules, where 测辞耻鈥檒濒 take most of your classes with the same group of students鈥攈elping you build connections with peers and professors from the start. These programs provide a more structured, interdisciplinary learning experience with built-in academic support, making them a great way to transition into university. You can also choose to create a Custom Timetable, selecting individual courses and building your own schedule.

What are Arts One and CAP?

Arts One and CAP allow students to study together in small seminars (up to 25 people) and larger lectures (up to 200 people). Each brings courses and ideas together across different disciplines 鈥 for example literature, history, psychology, economics, and philosophy 鈥 by focusing on a shared topic or theme.

Both programs are worth 18 credits, but you can take up to 12 additional credits (2 classes each semester) to explore other subjects 测辞耻鈥檙别 interested in.

Why should you choose Arts One or CAP?

Arts One and CAP will help ease your transition from high school to university by offering:

  • A pre-selected timetable 鈥 most of your first-year requirements are included, so you don鈥檛 have to worry about picking courses to fulfil your degree requirements
  • Coordinated assignment deadlines, which means your major assignments won鈥檛 overlap or cause too much stress
  • Dedicated academic support with program-specific advisors who are there to help you throughout your first year
  • Access to exclusive study spaces where you can connect with your classmates and professors

The small-group format makes it easier to form friendships and build a sense of community, while close interaction with your professors helps you build personal connections and sets you up for a variety of degree pathways across different disciplines.

What鈥檚 the difference between Arts One and CAP?

Arts One

Arts One is a single, integrated course led by five instructors who work together to create the assignments and a reading list centred on a shared theme. The program is capped at 100 students, and then divided into five seminars each with up to 20 students. You will also meet regularly in smaller groups to present and discuss the papers 测辞耻鈥檙别 writing, offering a more personalized way to refine your work and ideas.

Rather than taking six separate one-term courses, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 take one cohesive course with multiple components that let you approach the materials from a variety of perspectives.

You鈥檒l explore classical and contemporary texts from novels and philosophical writings to political texts, films, drama, and graphic novels to discuss their impacts on culture and society. The professors will take turns giving the weekly lectures, and 测辞耻鈥檒濒 work closely with one instructor who leads your seminars and tutorials each week.

CAP

In CAP, 测辞耻鈥檒濒 get to choose from one of听, each offering a different combination of courses from across the Faculty of Arts. This year鈥檚 streams are: Environment and Society, Individual and Society, Law and Society, Media Studies, and Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE).

While courses in your CAP stream are separate, the faculty members work together to make sure the themes and concepts you study in each course are connected. They also coordinate the timing of major assignments and tests within your CAP courses, helping make your core workload more manageable, (deadlines for elective courses are set independently).

Like Arts One, CAP offers smaller classes than you will find if you choose a Custom Timetable, with seminar-style courses typically having 25 students, and lectures having up to 200 students.

How to register

Registration for both Arts One and CAP is first-come, first-served. Both programs simplify the process by offering easy-to-use forms on their websites, or you can register directly in Workday when first-year registration opens in June. Find out more about and on their websites.

Looking for more information? Read what it鈥檚 like to be an and a and why students chose each program.

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