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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sydney Wood
Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown I love being around trees, going on spontaneous adventures, walking and talking with my friends, attempting to cook cool food without referencing recipes, and watching epicurious videos on youtube. Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I just love nature, being in it and learning about it so I […]