There are plenty of UBC Pharm Sci events and clubs to join, especially in the first few weeks of class. It can get a little overwhelming! Not to worry, our Faculty Student Ambassador and second-year student, Alex Assumption, is here to help.
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GPA (The Great Pharmacy Adventure)
9 a.m., September 4, 2016
GPA Day hosted by the Pharmacy Undergraduate Society (PhUS). Incoming students are grouped together to compete in a scavenger hunt riddled with hilarious games to play and crafty puzzles to solve. It’s an amazing opportunity for first-years to put themselves out there and connect with each other so that the first day of classes doesn’t feel so daunting. Plus, with tons of giveaways and free food, how can you go wrong?
Shoppers Drug Mart Welcome Back BBQ
12 p.m., September 9, 2016
What’s the best way to enjoy the last few days of summer and sunshine? By having a BBQ! The Welcome Back BBQ is held on the first Friday of every academic year to give students the opportunity to relax and catch-up on summer stories after a hectic first week of orientation and course overview. Shoppers Drug Mart staff cook up delicious burgers and share their advice for pharmacy students.
Pharmacy Clubs Night
5:30 p.m., September 13, 2016
If you’re thinking about getting involved with a pharmacy-related club but have no idea where to start, Clubs Night is for you. Pharmacy offers so many unique clubs and programs that you are bound to find one that you are passionate about. From the Pharmacy Evidence Appraisal Club to the Pharmacy Vocal Ensemble, our faculty has it all. Oh, and the night concludes with a pizza dinner hosted by PhUS (see the pattern here?).
Peer Mentorship Kick-Off
5:30 p.m., September 14, 2016
The Peer Mentorship Program was developed with the goal of facilitating first-year students’ transition into the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as providing students with a support network spanning across all pharmacy classes. To do this, two or three first-year students will be paired with a mentor from an upper year. These mentors can answer and burning questions and share their insight and experiences with their “mentees”. When I was a mentee in the program last year, advice from upper years was incredibly helpful for me. The Kick-Off event allows first-years to be introduced to their mentors, interact with other classmates, and to form a foundation for a lasting friendship.
Great Pharmacy Adventure
PhUS Student-Led Campus Tours
3:30 p.m., September 16, 2016
With the UBC campus spanning almost 1,000 acres, it can be overwhelming trying to see it all! PhUS has put together an entertaining walking tour that highlights the major attractions and student hubs UBC offers, including the Museum of Anthropology, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Wreck Beach, and the AMS Nest. They’ll also show you the cheapest places to get food and groceries on campus!
More events on the PhUS Interclub Calendar. See you in September!
Alex Assumption is a second year student in the Entry-to-Practice PharmD Program. Alex is committed to helping fellow students in their personal and professional improvement and is a member of the Pharmacy Undergraduate Society and the Peer Mentorship Program. When Alex isn’t studying or working with student clubs, he’s usually watching House or Prison Break on Netflix and searching for new music. What makes Alex’s day? The Earth’s rotation around the Sun!
Alex is a member of the new Faculty Student Ambassador Program. Questions for Alex? Leave a comment here or on Facebook.
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