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What to do with your family when they come to Kelowna for graduation

What to do with your family when they come to Kelowna for graduation

May 22, 2024

Is your family coming to Kelowna to visit and you’re wondering where to take them? Fear not, this blog is for you.

Posted in Grad, UBCO Life | Tagged grad, Kelowna, student life, things to do in Kelowna, things to do in the Okanagan, UBC, UBCO, UBCO grad, ubco life, UBCO students

Top 12 local thrift stores to check out in Kelowna that aren’t Value Village

Top 12 local thrift stores to check out in Kelowna that aren’t Value Village

May 6, 2024

Thrifting is a more cost-effective and environmentally conscious way to build our wardrobes and express ourselves. And it’s also a great way to dig our claws into the rich culture of local businesses in Kelowna. Come with me as I check out some of the noteworthy thrift shops in Kelowna!

Posted in UBCO Life | Tagged budget thrift stores, Kelowna, kelowna thrift stores, kelowna thrifting, local business, small business, thrifting, transit-accessible thrift stores

How to have a personality outside of being a student: a self-guided study

How to have a personality outside of being a student: a self-guided study

April 23, 2024

In between finishing an assignment and starting the next research paper, do you ever feel like you just miss yourself? Like… who are we anymore outside of being a student?  I feel like I’m going through this right now too, so let’s figure this out together. 

Posted in Exams, Health & Wellness, UBCO Life | Tagged campus life, hiking, Kelowna, Okanagan, student life, student personality, things to do in Kelowna, things to do in the Okanagan, things to do in University, tips, UBC Okanagan, UBCO, ubco life, UBCO students, university life, Wellbeing, wellness

How to get out of a slump

How to get out of a slump

April 17, 2024

Finals season is here and naturally every person I have spoken to in the last couple of weeks has commented on how tired they are. The burn-out is so real and the to-do list never seems to end. These are some tried and true ways to help make it through to the end of the term.

Posted in Academic, Exams, Health & Wellness, UBCO Life | Tagged ubco life

What is the perfect student job for me? 

What is the perfect student job for me? 

March 7, 2024

On-campus jobs are a fantastic way to get a taste of a real workplace with all the comforts of being a student. Having worked in many different roles at UBCO, I have compiled the cheat code to help you figure out what your on-campus role could be your best fit. 

Posted in Careers, UBCO Life | Tagged jobs at ubco, jobs on campus, student hiring, student jobs, ubco life, UBCO students

Tips to recharge for the new term

Tips to recharge for the new term

January 19, 2024

As another academic term begins, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and swamped. The new term can be a great opportunity to start afresh on a positive note. To make the most of the upcoming term, here are five tips to help you get started.  

Posted in UBCO Life | Tagged new year, new year resolutions, recharge, self care, student life

Make friends with homesickness: Navigating loneliness as a new adult in university

Make friends with homesickness: Navigating loneliness as a new adult in university

December 5, 2023

An easy way you can combat the feeling of being disconnected is by finding new ways to reconnect. On that journey, you can also find your own version of home and create new traditions, recipes, and games that can be yours for all the years to come. Homesickness is not a bad thing at all. In fact, once you figure out how to become friends with your homesickness, you are in for a wonderful journey of self-discovery. Here are some tips that you can use to navigate homesickness. 

Posted in New to UBC, UBCO Life | Tagged homesick, homesickness, loneliness, missing home, new student

Transforming Your Space into a Cozy Retreat 

Transforming Your Space into a Cozy Retreat 

September 7, 2023

Moved into a new space? Second-year student, Kiki, has great tips to transform your space from a drab Mojo Dojo Casa house to a vibrant Barbie Dreamhouse. 

Posted in New to UBC, UBCO Life | Tagged decorating, interior design, moving, new house, new space, res life, residence

How to: Maintain LDR friendships

How to: Maintain LDR friendships

September 6, 2023

The start of a new school year can mean new friends, but it also might mean leaving some old ones behind. Whether you’re maintaining your friendships you’ve made from school or from home, here are some ways my friends and I have come up with to keep these good vibes going.

Posted in New to UBC, UBCO Life | Tagged back to school, ldr, long distance friendships, long distance relationships, moving

Nine places to go in Kelowna

Nine places to go in Kelowna

June 14, 2023

If you’re thinking “ugh, I’m bored, where can I go to in Kelowna this summer?” then keep reading!  I took it upon myself to try to cure our collective boredom and explore and document fun places in this beautiful town to share with you all, you’re welcome (wink).  Let’s get started, shall we?   PS: This […]

Posted in New to UBC, UBCO Life | Tagged bagels, beaches, boredom busters, foodie, hiking, Kelowna, student life, things to do in Kelowna, things to do in summer, things to do in the Okanagan, thrifting, UBCO, UBCO students | 5 Responses

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