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The LEAP Summer Reading List makes a triumphant return this month, with some exciting submissions from students, staff, librarians, and faculty at UBC. For July, we have a tantalizing collection of favourite summer reads. For August, we have books focused on inspiration for the upcoming school year. If you seek

For those bright and shining newly admitted students to UBC, perhaps you should consider taking a campus tour before September comes. Plus, every Friday tour starting July 3 will have an opt-in post-tour information session hosted by current UBC students, full of sage wisdom and helpful advice! So come on

Can you believe it is already mid-June? Time seems to be flying by this summer. Term 1 of summer courses are beginning to wrap up – good luck to everyone preparing for finals! Why not check out past exams on the AMS Exam Database or read student-submitted study tips? UBC’s

For those of you not currently taking courses, summer has hit full swing with soaring temperatures and an abundance of events happening around the city. Embrace life in Vancouver with annual summer favourites such as the Vancouver Jazz Festival or Bard on the Beach. Even though it is break time,

A good night’s sleep is often talked about but not always had during the school year. But getting enough sleep is vital for success, and academic success is no exception. Adequate sleep can be anywhere from 6-9 hours a night for the average adult. Getting a proper amount of sleep

The beauty of the summer months is that you can be off doing any number of things: travel, work, volunteer, or even nothing at all. For those of you registered in summer courses, welcome back to classes! With everything else you may be juggling, now might be a good time

After all the hard work you’ve put in over the last year, you certainly deserve to savour the start of summer – you’ve earned it! Even if you’re taking summer classes in a week or two, use this time to get back on track – sleep in, read a book,

Where did that year go? It may feel like exams have come out of no where, but at least you can now see a light at the end of the tunnel – hang in there! Many of you will probably be ensconced in the library for the next few weeks

The weather is getting warmer, cherry blossoms are blooming – it’s a great time to get out and enjoy campus and the company of students like you! Check out UBC Rec to register for tons of fun programs like the ever popular Storm the Wall – it’s a true UBC

It may still seem like there’s a lot of work to do until this term is over, but this is a friendly reminder that summer will be here before you know it! Have any plans yet? Thinking about summer classes? Registration for the Summer Session opens mid-March so log in