Annie McLeod
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown What do you enjoy doing outside of the classroom? In my free time, I like knitting, reading, cooking and being active in any way I can. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? My favourite course I’ve taken so far has been APBI 200. I’d never taken a soil […]
Franny Rainbow
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I was in Food, Nutrition, and Health my first two years, but felt that I wanted to take this learning to a more macro level. My mentor encouraged me to apply into GRS, and I’m so excited to be here! What do you enjoy doing outside of […]
Kenward Tran
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I started off with just Latin America, as it is home to such ecologically diverse as well as vulnerable landscapes in the world, and I wanted to understand its problems and how I can help make a change. I’ve always wanted to […]
Jaewon Park
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I really liked the idea of studying what you wanted to, not limited to a few courses depending on your major. What do you enjoy doing outside of the classroom? Taking photos (mostly landscape but trying to learn portrait). Camping/Hiking If you could do anything (with unlimited […]
Dylan De Lancie
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I chose to focus on resource economics and supply chains because I felt this would best prepare me to make an instant impact in industry. Global supply chain strategies are shifting, as the COVID-19 pandemic exposed how vulenrable Just-in-time supply chains are […]
Lyndsey Bryden
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I joined GRS because I was interested in the flexibility the program offered in allowing me to tailor my degree to my interests. I also was drawn to GRSers’ changemaker attitudes. Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? Growing up in the spectacular natural […]
Gayathri (Gagi) Sudeer
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I believe that GRS will help open doors for me to learn more about cities around the world and bring better change to our cities! Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? DES 230 !! It was my first environmental design class and it […]
Adeline Wong
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I have many interests and joining GRS allowed me the flexibility to take a great variety of courses I like without restrictions! I also like how the GRS community is so friendly and warm! Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? My favourite course […]
Arielle Nysten
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I believe GRS will help prepare me for a career that positively impacts those with health conditions through the enactment of change on an institutional level. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? My favorite course at UBC so far has been medical anthropology. […]
Alejandra Rodas
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I really wanted to be in a program that had a close community and that I could shape toward what I’m passionate about. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? History of Latin America – HIST 250A I had not taken a HIST course […]