FINDING YOUR COMMUNITY AT UBC
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UBC is a global university. Students, faculty and staff are here from places all over the world. Take advantage of this time in your life. Get to really know someone from another country, religion or culture. Share your own culture. University is the time in our lives to expand our horizon. Take advantage of it.
UBC is so big, there’s bound to be a club or a group that aligns with your interests. Clubs and societies are great ways to make this 60,000+ person university feel a bit smaller, and help you find your community! CLUBS With over 350 AMS clubs, there are countless ways to get involved. Clubs are a great way to meet new people that share your interests and aspirations, making it one of the easiest ways to make some good friends. Here are some ways you can connect with clubs. Attend Imagine Day: Imagine Day happens on the first day of classes. You will get the chance to meet your dean, future professors and many other students! It’s a great opportunity to adapt to your new environment and build a community. Attend AMS Clubs Days: Clubs Days 66 | STUDENT LIFE
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typically occur in late September. There you can explore the many clubs at UBC by visiting club booths. Reach out to club executives: Keep in contact with the clubs that interest you! At Clubs Days, you will have the chance to sign up for clubs’ mailing lists, but you can also visit AMS CampusBase — a clubs engagement platform — for more information about the club. UNDERGRADUATE SOCIETIES At UBC, each faculty is represented by a student society. Faculty-specific events are often held by your faculty’s society. Each society is run by an executive team, and student volunteers and other executives are recruited each year to organize events and services. It is a great way to meet peers from your faculty and find students who attend the same classes as you. U
