Happy New Year, you fine UBC champ! The start of the new semester is always a fresh start, and whether you know it or not, that fresh start is exactly what you need. We’ve all been there: making resolutions that you stay for about a week, and then slowly life gets back to what it was before. Creating new habits for yourself is hard, there’s no denying it, but there are countless services, people, and activities that can help you take baby steps in your personal and professional goals. Whether you made resolutions or are just interested in better yourself, a good start is to make sure to utilize UBC for all the resources it can offer. Surprisingly, there are a lot of them.
If you want to get more social, check out Frosh Fest:
AMS presents Frosh Fest, from January 9th – 13th, and you’re going to want to get to some of the events. If you like Wine and Painting, then “Pastels and Pinot” is for you! Is Hockey more your style? The week ends with a bang, with UBC’s Winter Classic game on January 13th. There’s a pre and after party, so the night is sure to be filled with the opportunities to make new friends.
Also remember to pop by the Student Life and Sustainability Centre to check out club events. It’s the best way to not only make new friends and hone those social skills is by joining a club on campus.
Slay those health Goals! Try some free fitness classes:
Every semester, UBC REC offers a free week of fitness classes so you can try and see what interests you, all while you get healthier and have fun doing it. Everything from yoga to kickboxing to dance classes are offered. http://www.recreation.ubc.ca/home-page/free-week/
Stay sane this semester with the Health and Wellness Crew:
Pay a visit to the Student Services Centre, located at 1874 East Mall. They have resources to help you with every factor of your life, whether it be mental health, financial freedom, or just getting more balance into your life. As a student, they understand that there can be what seems to be overwhelming amounts of doubt and stress; and they are here to help you deal with that. The friendly staff will definitely help you get in touch with the best services UBC has to offer.
Get your Career on track!
First, make sure to get your academic goals on track. Your grades and major help to lay the foundation for your career. An academic advisor can help you find interesting and valuable courses, as well as send you along your way with connections into the faculty. After you’ve got that on track, your next step is to get your career into high gear.
Welcome back, and remember to have fun in 2017!