Author Archives: Valentina

Today I was (late) at the first Open Forum with a candidate for the new Arts Dean. I was only there for the last five minutes of Angela Esterhammer’s talk, but I was really impressed by something that I saw. … Continue reading →

Very, very awesome! Jump Start is a two-week orientation for international students. The best thing about Jump Start is that you get to meet many international students before classes start. That means that the campus is almost empty and it’s … Continue reading →

Last night a presentation during the AMS meeting left us all amazed… It turns out that the secret meeting the AMS had last Monday was all about money. The AMS has 1.87 years left before it goes broke! Sad, sad … Continue reading →

ISA Open Elections are elections in which  ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAN RUN AND VOTE. Why is the ISA having Open Elections? Because it’s restructuring everything! The ISA has decided to actually become a space that represents and unites international students. All students … Continue reading →

The International Student Association would like to inform that it is undergoing a change in its structure to better represent the international community at UBC. To achieve our objectives we ask you to spread the word about our upcoming elections … Continue reading →

This weekend me and some other 1000 students attended orientations for the first-year orientations in September. That’s right prospective student, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to UBC! This, and the fact that this week’s readings for my classes are all … Continue reading →

There’s an awesome photo exhibition at the SUB Art Gallery called Share It. It’s only going to be there this week so make sure to check it out the next time you’re in the SUB!! Also, if you’re feeling cultural, … Continue reading →

“May I speak with ____ please? Hi ____ ! This is Valentina calling from the University of British Columbia, I’m a student in the faculty of Arts and I’m calling to congratulate you on being accepted to UBC!” If you … Continue reading →