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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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Where to live in Metro Vancouver: a neighbourhood guide for UBC graduate students

Friday, 25 July 2025

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How dogs support researchers’ wellbeing on campus

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

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

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

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

Friday, 10 January 2025

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Housing tips for graduate students

Monday, 2 December 2024

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Coping with homesickness for international students, by an international student

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

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Staying active and healthy at UBC

Monday, 12 August 2024

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10 tips for studying better

Friday, 12 April 2024

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Eating out on a budget

Friday, 5 January 2024

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

Friday, 1 December 2023

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Easy tips for budgeting and saving money in Vancouver

Wednesday, 1 November 2023

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Top 5 tips on applying to graduate school

Thursday, 5 October 2023

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8 grad school mistakes you may want to avoid

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

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

Friday, 11 August 2023

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Exploring Vancouver: Free things to do

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

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