Sahar Elhag
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I found that the global resource program was far more tailored to my interests, allowing me to have more freedom and flexibility to take more public health courses in comparison to other degrees. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? My favourite course I’ve […]
Luiza Salek
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown GRS is more than a mere academic program – it is a transformative educational project built from an exceptional community. My university journey would’ve been very different if I had not found GRS. What do you enjoy doing outside of the classroom? I am a lover of all art forms, but music […]
Leah Isfeld
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown WHY DID YOU JOIN GRS? I joined GRS because I love the flexibility and interdisciplinary approach that the program allows me to take with my studies. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE COURSE YOU’VE TAKEN AT UBC? CONS 310! The course focuses on ecology and climate change…I got to read tons of interesting […]
Theo Mohamed
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? Maintenance of healthy, vigorous soil is the foundation of all life on Earth and an essential component of our continued ability to produce food (and fibre) from land. What do you like best about the GRS program? The fluidity of the program […]
Kevin Krenz
Current Job TitleAssistant Project ManagerCurrent Employer RRC CompaniesCurrent LocationPortland, Oregon, United States WHY DID YOU JOIN GRS? My specific interest didn’t fully align with any programs at UBC. GRS allows me to pave my degree from a variety of options in courses and experiences and work with a diverse group of students. WHAT DO YOU […]
Hannah Kahn
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I joined GRS because I was looking for a smaller community at UBC in which I could take an interdisciplinary approach to my education and find like minded people and students. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? So far, my favorite course would […]
Julia Evans
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown I love to travel! I want to go abroad as part of my degree. I’ve been to Europe and Asia, and my next goal is to travel to Turkey. Why did you join GRS? I love science but really wanted to explore social sciences courses in my field. I wanted to incorporate […]