| Resource Specialization | Sustainable Agriculture |
| Region Specialization | BC |
| Hometown | Port Coquitlam, Canada |
Why did you join GRS?
Take courses specific to your interests and over a wide variety of faculties.
Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did?
I have a passion for agriculture and food systems through social and scientific lenses. I have spent my whole life in BC and intend to stay here, and it is the perfect place to explore my specific interests at the intersection of agriculture and Asian Canadian history.
Where did you travel to (or where are you going) for your international experience(s)?
Vancouver/Vancouver Island (ACAM 390A)
What did you learn from your international experiences?
The rich history of Asian Canadian migration is scattered all throughout BC, with specific highlights on food, culture, and identity.
Do you have a favorite course you’ve taken at UBC?
ACAM 390 (field course, cool profs), HIST 305 and ACAM 300 (in ACAM rn but Dr. Ishiguro is a great prof for both), APBI 260 (farm exp in labs)
What do you enjoy doing outside of the classroom?
Listening to music and crafting (mostly sewing and painting)
Are you particularly proud of a time you were part of a community engagement initiative at UBC?
l loved working at the Museum of Vancouver Garden through INSTRCC (Initiative for Student Teaching and Research in Chinese Canadian Studies) : )
What do you like best about the GRS program?
Ability to study exactly what I’m passionate about, and in a time frame I can manage.