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5 Short n’ Sweet tips for a stellar end of semester

5 Short n’ Sweet tips for a stellar end of semester

November 25, 2024

Hey y’all. As we get nearer to the end of semester and finals are starting to creep up on us, it’s getting harder and harder to stay afloat. Or at least I’ve definitely been feeling like I’m sinking.   But alas! Worry not friends! The semester is not over yet and we still have time to […]

Posted in Academic, Advising, Careers, Exams, Health & Wellness, New to UBC, UBCO Life | Tagged best coffee at UBCO, best food at UBCO, coffee on campus, exam tips, exams, finals, food on campus, student life, UBC, UBC Okanagan, UBCO | 2 Responses

Best cafes in Kelowna that aren’t Starbucks 

Best cafes in Kelowna that aren’t Starbucks 

November 4, 2024

I visited four local cafes and ranked them to find the best spots for students to study, sip, and save. Come with me to find out my favourites!

Posted in UBCO Life | Tagged cafes, cafes in kelowna, cafes near kelowna, coffee, coffee in kelowna, kelowna cafes, student life, ubco life | 1 Response

An Ice Cream Club expert’s guide to the best ice cream Kelowna

An Ice Cream Club expert’s guide to the best ice cream Kelowna

June 17, 2024

As a lactose-intolerant ice cream enthusiast, life gets hard. Alas, I have learnt to work my way through it. Over the last three years, I have thoroughly invested myself in an intensive, meticulous study of ice cream in Kelowna. My research has led me to many places far and wide (often at the cost of […]

Posted in UBCO Life | Tagged frozen yogurt, gelato, ice cream, ice cream review, Kelowna, student life, UBCO, UBCO students

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

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

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

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

Seven ways to celebrate those wins during finals

Seven ways to celebrate those wins during finals

April 24, 2023

Coming this far is a big achievement and all of our efforts deserve a moment to be honoured. Here on some ideas!

Posted in Exams, Health & Wellness, UBCO Life, Uncategorized | Tagged exams, final exams, finals, Kelowna, motivation, student life, studying, Wellbeing, wellness

Confessions of a former unemployee

Confessions of a former unemployee

March 20, 2023

The faster you realize you are unemployable, the quicker you can make yourself employable.

Posted in Careers, UBCO Life, Uncategorized | Tagged career planning, degree planning, graduation, motivation, student life, tips | 1 Response

Business spotlight: Grey Hearts Denim

Business spotlight: Grey Hearts Denim

March 15, 2023

For them, it’s important to ensure that you have a quality piece that fits you well and will last you a lifetime—a piece you can pass down to your kids. With Sean and Paul’s expertise, attention to detail, and care, that’s exactly what you get at Grey Hearts—an opportunity to buy the right piece the first time.

Posted in Health & Wellness, UBCO Life, Uncategorized | Tagged Black History Month, student life, Wellbeing, wellness | 1 Response

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