Considering Co-op? Here’s what you should know
If you’re feeling unsure about what you want to do with your degree and are hoping to have paid work experience on your resume before you graduate, you’re not alone. The UBC Okanagan Co-op program is a great place to explore career paths, gain practical experience, and stand out in a competitive job market. Here’s a quick, honest look at what the program offers and how to know if […]
Everything you need to start strong at UBC Okanagan
Welcome to the Heat! We want to help you start the year on the right foot, so here’s everything you should do during your first few weeks on campus to thrive at UBCO. If you ask us, the top four things to keep in mind in your first few weeks here are to find your […]
Quiz: Which UBCO study spot are you?
Choosing a study spot on campus can sometimes feel like the most difficult decision of your day. You’ll find yourself asking: Where am I most likely to get a spot? Where will I get the most work done? Where will I feel most comfortable? Where will I see someone I know? Where will I not see […]
A guide to Kelowna’s off-campus housing for UBCO students
Whether it’s your first year or fifth, navigating off-campus housing can be overwhelming. Good thing we’ve got a bank of great content to help you start! Where do I start? UBCO Residence is a great starting resource – here’s their guide on living off-campus. This guide goes through cost considerations, where to find housing, knowing your rights as a tenant, and what you need to do before moving in. What are the best neighbourhoods to […]
A UBCO fourth-year’s guide to grocery shopping
Hey y’all! It’s your girl Nimrat here, ready to give you some life-saving tips on how to grocery shop like a pro. If it’s your first time moving out, no one warns you how tricky it can be to figure out how to buy groceries for yourself. So, to help you not get scurvy, I’ve written five foolproof tips […]
How to structure your day with music
For all my music lovers out there, this one’s for you. Music can be a really good motivator. Lots of studies show that listening to upbeat music rather than “sad” music all the time can have a legitimate impact on your mental health. So, let’s put the science to work. If you’re like me and […]
Motivation to serving those harder days (especially when it’s almost the end of term)
There are lots of days where I question my life and have multiple breakdowns in a month, which makes it super hard to stay motivated for classes, ESPECIALLY when you know that there is only less than two weeks of school left. Keeping motivation during these times can be tough, so it’s my job to […]
Friendship, loneliness, and Wicked: Find your perfect community in university
With the Oscars flooding my search history, I would like to chime in and say the 2x Oscar-winning film Wicked is more than just a movie—it’s a life-altering masterpiece (my opinion). And let it be known that this film is rich with themes of race, political unrest, and identity… But today, we’re going to keep […]
The 2025 UBCO Grad Bucket List
Okay, here’s the thing; I’m graduating next summer, and I can’t be the only one feeling like I haven’t fully accomplished everything I should’ve before leaving this campus. Lately, I can’t help but think of the last 4 years I’ve spent here. Was my time spent wisely? Should I have gotten out more? These thoughts […]
How to heal your seasonal depression: Listening to happy music literally rewires your brain chemistry
You know what they say: being a student in November is one of the greatest tests on this God-given earth. The maybe five hours of sunlight we get during the day are not helping the seasonal depression—it’s alive and well. Usually, around this time, I like to really delve into the feeling and just let […]
