Contact the orientations team
Questions about orientation?
Contact the Student Experience Office
Location: University Centre 329
Email: orientation.ok@ubc.ca
Meet your 2026 Orientation Assistants
Anshika Kalra
Year level: I am going into my master’s program
Program: Combined degree in English and Creative Writing
Fun fact: I have cats.
UBC Memory: Attending the Ball Gala hosted by the English Course Union
Advice: There is a lot of support and resources available on campus. Make use of them. Join clubs and attend events. Get out of your comfort zone.
Keeran Naidu
Year level: Graduated
Program: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Fun fact: I like eating tomatoes like apples.
UBC Memory: Riding the mechanical bull at the UBCO Carnival.
Advice: Connect with your professors and seek research and job opportunities.
Mireille Lemoine (they/them)
Year level: Third year
Program: Nursing
Fun fact: I am Franco-manitobaine.
UBC Memory: Meeting my best friend during a learn-to-paddleboard activity.
Advice: Take care of yourself. Reach out, ask for help, and stay connected.
Nejat Alhussan (she/her)
Year level: Graduated
Program: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Fun fact: I lived in Egypt for three years.
UBC Memory: Being the emcee for the UBC Welcomes You event in 2025 & 2026!
Advice: It’s just as important to learn what doesn’t work for you as it is to learn what does, and this applies to all aspects of your university experience!
Olamipo Aderibigbe (he/him)
Year level: Graduate Student
Program: Dual Degree Master of Management with a Bachelor of Management and Minor in Computer Science
Fun fact: I started playing golf at the age of 4.
UBC Memory: Intramurals Basketball Win.
Advice: Make university your own, don’t shy away from anything, but also don’t say yes to everything.
