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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]