Theresa Dunn
Resource Specialization: Region Specialization: Hometown: Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I chose this specialization because I am passionate about climate justice and want to work in support of communities most vulnerable to climate change. Where did you travel to (or where are you going) for your international experience(s)? I went […]
Louise Prindiville-Porto
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? My experiences in high school inspired my interest in climate change and environmental science. I was involved with my high school’s environmental club, and as a member, I had the opportunity to learn about perceptions of climate change and climate solutions. In […]
Katie Newlove
Resource SpecializationGlobal Health and NutritionRegion SpecializationNorth AmericaHometownOttawa, Canada Why did you join GRS? I joined GRS because I like how I can shape my degree into how I best see fit to make the changes that I want to make in my future career as a food system professional. Do you have a favorite course […]
Elle MacCarthy
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I wanted to switch things up, meet some new people, learn from a different field. I felt a really warm welcome into the GRS world, and I guess thats kinda what we do, go where we feel good and wanted. What do you enjoy doing outside of […]
Asha Dunn
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I joined GRS because of the program’s flexibility, as well as its local and global community! Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? I don’t think I could choose just one course although I really enjoyed ANTH 220 with professor Charles Menzies, as well […]
Aaron Koenders
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? The ability to sculpt my own degree and follow my passions without being locked out of certain classes or faculties was a definite appeal. That and the broad range of people I get to interact with. Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I […]
Griffin Hay
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I joined GRS because I am passionate about sustainability, and because I appreciate a well-rounded and interdisciplinary education Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? In my time at UBC, I have really enjoyed a handful of courses. History and Philosophy of Economics, Minds […]
Adeline Thames
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? The unique flexibility of GRS allows me to learn about complex challenges, such as climate change and food security, from multiple lenses at once rather than having to limit myself to one approach. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? I love FRE 340 […]
Josie Spence
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you join GRS? I joined GRS to learn about health and nutrition challenges and inequalities in a global context. Do you have a favourite course you’ve taken at UBC? All the SPPH courses! Some of my favourite ones are SPPH 404 Indigenous Health, SPPH 301 Social Determinants of Health, and […]
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 […]