Hannah Tahami
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I wanted to be able to get a diverse education and immerse myself in various subjects of interest with the ability to easily connect with other GRSers. So far, this is exactly what I have experienced! Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? I […]
Elia Barth
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown What do you enjoy doing outside of the classroom? I have way too many; I’ll try to keep it short. I love anything outdoors (hiking, swimming, going on a picnic, the list goes on…), anything creative (music, art, cooking…) and meeting new people! Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at […]
Amalee Truong
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I joined GRS because I wanted to combine my various academic interests into one degree. Additionally, I really value experiential learning and I feel that GRS really supports me with that! What do you enjoy doing outside of the classroom? Outside of academia, I like hiking, camping, […]
Anna Brookes
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I wanted to find a way to study climate change from an interdisciplinary, intersectional perspective. In GRS, I get to focus on food access and climate justice. Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I wanted to study climate change from the perspective of […]
William Lee
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM? I enjoy lifting weights, playing guitar, and meditating. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE COURSE YOU’VE TAKEN AT UBC? GEOG 361, I really enjoyed studying the origins and operations of international supply chains. Understanding where our daily goods come from helped me understand the […]
Joseph Al Rahmani
Resource SpecializationInternational DevelopmentRegion SpecializationThe Middle East and InternationalHometownToronto Why did you join GRS? I decided to join GRS because I felt like I was a divergent (like the movie). I struggled to fit myself into one box and continue doing that one thing – Applied animal Biology. Why did you choose the GRS specializations that […]
Leila Rasti
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I chose this specialization because it was a great way to pursue my interest in health sciences, while still being able to take courses that were of particular interest to me in economics and public health. Where did you travel to (or […]
Yuka Matsuno
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown WHY DID YOU JOIN GRS? I want to dedicate my life to curbing climate change through the power of food by connecting people with their land. GRS has given me the tools and intersectional knowledge to do this. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE COURSE YOU’VE TAKEN AT UBC? FRE 302- great for […]
Sidney Shaw
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? The flexibility of the degree really appealed to me along with the opportunity for outside-the-classroom learning. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? It’s probably a tie between PHYS 131 and BIOL 230! The course content was so interesting and it was conducted in […]
Cat Hung
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown 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 […]