Ola Cieslicki
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I joined GRS, because of its core values. I wanted to be apart of a group of students that are just as passionate as I am at working to create sustainable and equitable changes within our community. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? […]
Natasha Stekl
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I transferred from Integrated sciences this year! I decided to change because I wanted to be able to study health from a more interdisciplinary perspective which only the GRS program can provide. Is there any project, association, or volunteer opportunity that you would like other GRSers to […]
Yasmeen Haji
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? As a lover of all disciplines and as the indecisive girl that I am, GRS was the only program calling for me. Gaining hands-on experience while building a tight-knit community, what more can I ask for? Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? My […]
Xiomara Carmona
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I chose climate change and social justice as my specialization because I think these two topics are the causes of all the environmental and social problems in Latin America. In the Future, I would like to work in the formulation of solutions […]
Pauline Kraut
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? Climate change is a global issue that is not only of natural origin but also arose from our social structures. Thus, I want to approach my studies concerning the mitigation and adaptation of it from an interdisciplinary approach as inherent to my […]
Naomi Leung
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I am interested in supporting people to understand and process their ecological grief, and to take climate action. Understanding climate change processes, root causes, mental health and the public health system were critical for me making this choice. Where did you travel […]
Adelaide Truman
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I joined GRS because I wanted a program that would provide me with flexibility to learn about subjects that I am interested in and to be able to choose my own degree path. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? I am really enjoying […]
Hirari Sato
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown What do you enjoy doing outside of the classroom? I love playing tennis and listening to Taylor Swift <3 Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? I loved Cultural Psychology. There were so many things that as a Third Culture Kid that really resonated with me. The professor is […]
Joyce Ko
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I chose the global health and development specialization to combine my diverse interests. Since graduating high school, I have strongly desired to learn about development-where we are at, how we got here, and where we can go from here. I also really […]
Sophia Young
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I just thought that it looked like a really interesting program full of cool people. I really like the interdisciplinary nature of the program and the fact that I can tailor it to my interests. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? NURS 280 […]