Check out Personas, a component of the Metropath(ologies) exhibit, currently on display at the MIT Museum by the Sociable Media Group from the MIT Media Lab. It uses sophisticated natural language processing and the Internet to create a data portrait of your online identity. Just type in your name and find out how the shoe fits!
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What do Facebook Quizzes Know About You?
More than you might think! If you’ve ever spent some time completing a quiz on Facebook – or are thinking about it – check out this American Civil Liberties Union Blog of Rights posting. It will get you up to speed on what FB quizzes are learning about you as you do them and how that info could be used by others.
Try Something New….for Free
Uploaded to Flickr on April 15, 2009 by CanadaGood Enjoying the last few weeks of summer can be hard when tuition fees are looming just around the corner. But there are still plenty of things to try out that won’t make a dent in your wallet. For those of
Summer Reading!
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
Tours and Tourism
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
New Season, New Look
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
Sweet Summertime
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,
Check out Quizlet!
If you like to use flash cards, quizzes or other neat tricks to help you study, you might want to check out Quizlet, a website that lets you create online study aids and then connect with your classmates so you can share your knowledge.
Catch up on your sLEAP this summer
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
Student life: Summer edition
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