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UBC Tax Clinic Early Bird Registration for international students – opens Jan. 26

The UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students (UBC TACS) is a student-run organization that assists students and low-income individuals in preparing their tax returns. The tax clinic will start March 2 and continue until March 31, 2015 at International House … Continue reading

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International Nutrition Major: International student award available $4500 – Deadline January 31st, 2015

Are you planning to apply to the International Nutrition Major this year? If yes, and you are an international student, there is a funding opportunity available for placements this summer. You have to have your application in for the major … Continue reading

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Indonesia Trip Information Session: Summer LFS 302B – January 12th

An information session for LFS 302B: International Field Studies and Work in Indonesia – Project Monitoring & Evaluation for Timely Responses (METR) will take place January 12 4:00 – 5:00 pm in MCML 256. Course instructor, Chris Bennett, will be on … Continue reading

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Cuba Trip Information Session: Summer 2015 LFS 302A – January 8th

An info session for LFS 302A – International Studies on Sustainable Agriculture – Cuba (April 30 – May 23, 2015) will take place Thursday, January 8th 12:00 – 1:00 p.m in MCML 256. Course instructor Wendy Holm will be on hand to answer questions … Continue reading

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Dietetics Resume and Cover Letter Workshop – January 8, 2015

Planning to apply to the UBC Dietetics Major for September 2015 entry? Past attendess have found this annual session provided great tips and support for helping to refine cover letters and resumes in preparation for applying the Dietetics Major.  Registration … Continue reading

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Information Session for LFS 302B: Summer Field Course, Indonesia, 2015 on November 20th

LFS 302B: Summer Field Course, Indonesia, 2015 LFS Project Monitoring & Evaluation for Timely Responses (METR): May 1 – 31st 2015 This undergraduate food and resource economics summer field course in Indonesia consists of instruction, planning and implementation of a … Continue reading

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Take a trip to the Rockies with Jumpstart – December 24th-27th

Guest post submitted by UBC Jumpstart  Wanting to experience a snowy Canadian wonderland this winter break? With the closure of Totem Park and Place Vanier over winter break, you can enjoy a 4 day trip to the extraordinary Rocky Mountains … Continue reading

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Workshop: Working in Canada November 19th

If you are an international student or the spouse of an international student who is interested in working in Canada, then you should attend this workshop. You will learn about the different work permits available and the process you should … Continue reading

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Workshop: Pathways to Canadian Permanent Residency on Nov. 24th and Nov. 28th

If you are interested in applying for Canadian Permanent Residency and would like to learn about the different options available to you, then this workshop is for you! What this information session will cover: This workshop will cover the different … Continue reading

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Workshop: Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) – November 4th, 2014

Are you planning on traveling outside Canada during the winter break and thinking about how to apply for an entry visa to come back? If yes, this is important for you!  This session will provide information about how to apply … Continue reading

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