大象传媒

Major: Business (pre-dental student)
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BPK 142
Hobbies: I love to make hip hop songs/instrumentals in my free time, and also enjoy playing sports like badminton and basketball at the 大象传媒 gym
大象传媒 pro-tip: Join lots of clubs and social groups in your first year because this is the easiest way to make new and lasting friendships, while also building your professional portfolio and resume.

Major: Biological Sciences. Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BISC 306 with Dr. Hart!
Hobbies: I love dogs, cycling, and reading!
大象传媒 Pro-tip: It's easier to keep up than it is to catch up! Also, your professors are a very nice and not near as intimidating as you might think they are in the beginning!

Major: Biomedical Physiology (BPK)
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BISC 101 and MATH 155.
Hobbies: Reading comics and books, Playing with my dog.
大象传媒 pro-tip: make a friend in each class and attend office hours.

Major: Biology
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BISC 101
Hobbies: Gardening, sports, and hanging out with my dogs 
大象传媒 pro tip: McKenzie Cafe has the cheapest coffee on campus

Major: Bachelor of Science in Physics
Favourite 大象传媒 course: PHYS 391 鈥� Observational Astrophysics
Hobbies: Amateur radio and electronics
大象传媒 pro-tip: Take advantage of the Science Undergraduate Society and your departmental student union鈥檚 resources鈥攖hey鈥檙e perfect for making friends and study helps.

Major: Biomedical Physiology Minor: Gerontology
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BPK 326, best course ever.
Hobbies: Hiking, running, little bit of basketball, and drinking coffee!
大象传媒 pro-tip: Get involved in clubs, it is the best way to branch out and meet new friends!

Major: MBB
Favourite 大象传媒 Course: MBB331. It鈥檚 in the top five toughest courses I have every taken, but it also taught me the most about my major. MBB331 pieced together all the knowledge I had learned thus far in my degree and made it all make sense. I feel like taking that course has allowed me to truly think like a researcher!
Hobbies: This is going to sound generic, but exploring the great outdoors! We鈥檇 be missing out on a huge level of opportunity to make memories and for personal growth if we didn鈥檛 take advantage of the stunning beauty that nature has to offer, especially in our precious part of the world! From Coombs to Squamish to Pemberton to Revelstoke to Banff to Calgary, there is no lack of interest and excitement that can be found on a good hike!
大象传媒 pro-tip: Check out the view off the roof of Robert C Brown Hall! Safe (but not demarcated) access is at the North-West corner of the AQ courtyard!

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BPK 205
Hobbies: Going out with family and friends
大象传媒 pro-tip: Download 大象传媒 Snap! It's a very useful app, especially when trying to find classes

Major: Biological Sciences
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BISC 202 Genetics
Hobbies: Dancing, Baking and reading!
大象传媒 Pro-Tip: Always, always, ALWAYS bring snacks when you鈥檙e on campus. Getting a 鈥渟mall snack鈥� to treat yourself always adds up in the end :D

Major: Chemistry and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Joint Major
Favourite 大象传媒 Course: CHEM236W - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Hobby/Interests: Love narrative-driven video games and books (Sci-Fi & Fantasy), eating out with friends. Academic Interests in the overlap between inorganic chemistry and molecular biology
大象传媒 Pro-tip: Do not be afraid to get involved early! Whether that is clubs, student unions (like SUS, CSS, MBBSU, etc.), research, co-op, or anything else. Worst case scenario, you get free pizza. Best case scenario, you'll find out what you love and gain lots of friends on the way!

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BPK 205
Hobbies: Music and drawing
大象传媒 pro tip: TASC 1 is a great study spot! Quiet and almost always has free tables :)

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite 大象传媒 course: CHEM 286 (Organic Chemistry II Lab) 鈥� I really enjoyed the hands-on learning
Hobbies: Outside of school, I love playing basketball, watching movies, and listening to music.
大象传媒 pro tip: Attend your lectures and office hours! They鈥檙e super important for building strong relationships with your TAs and professors. Trust me, it makes a difference!

Major: MBB/CHEM joint major (intended). Minor: Math.
Favourite 大象传媒 course:  PHYS 190 (Intro to Astronomy) is by far one of the coolest courses I鈥檝e taken here at 大象传媒. Not only do you get to look at spectacular space photographs, it鈥檚 also a great way to explore the universe and learn more about galaxies, stars, and contemplate our place in between them.
Hobbies: I love reading (any genre, you name it), watching anime, and occasionally going on runs.
大象传媒 pro-tip: Take frequent breaks in between study sessions to visit the AQ pond and reconnect with nature. Even the shortest breaks can prevent burn out in the long run.

Major: Behavioural Neuroscience
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BPK 426 (Neuroanatomy)
Hobbies: Learning languages, long walks, making miniatures
大象传媒 pro-tip: Go at your own pace and don't be afraid to pursue what you love!

Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Favourite 大象传媒 courses: MBB229 and MBB308 (I did get emotionally attached to the colonies I grew, but I think that鈥檚 kind of the point)
Hobbies: Reading, painting and tennis!
大象传媒 pro-tip: Get involved in labs, volunteer work, anything hands-on :) You learn so much by doing 

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry 
Favourite 大象传媒 course: MBB229
Hobbies: Hockey and Skiing
大象传媒 pro-tip: Talk to your professors!

Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB)
Favorite 大象传媒 course: HIST 135
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, hiking with friends and being outdoors
大象传媒 Pro-tip: Get involved early鈥攋oin a club, team, or student group. It鈥檚 a great way to meet people and make 大象传媒 feel more like home.

Major: Earth Sciences (Geophysical Volcanology) & Physics (B.Sc.)
Favourite 大象传媒 Course: PHYS 841 Statistical Mechanics
Hobbies: Piano, Videogames, Biking
大象传媒 pro-tip: If you鈥檙e looking to make new friends, the easiest way is to introduce yourself and make a joke. Like this: 鈥淗i my name is Malcolm! What鈥檚 your Social Insurance Number?鈥�

Major: Chemistry and MBB Joint
Favourite 大象传媒 course: CHEM230 (Inorganic chemistry)
Hobbies: Classical music, science in general, travelling, cooking, walking around :)
大象传媒 pro-tip: Be involved in a club! It's a great way to make friends here

Major  Chemistry and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Favourite 大象传媒 course: CHEM283, because it's the only course that I have an A+ in
Hobbies: Videogames, Anime
大象传媒 pro-tip: Go easy during first year鈥� First year is the perfect time to make friends, join clubs & unions and explore while you still have the free time to do everything. So don't burden yourself with a full course load and regret it later. 

Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB)
Favorite 大象传媒 course: Bisc 202
Hobbies: Dancing, Cheerleading, playing chess, watching comedy movies, and hanging out with friends.
大象传媒 pro-tip: To achieve solid academic performance, always go to office hours regardless of how intimidating the professor seems at first, always revise a little bit every day ,and seek help when you need it ! In addition to this, always put yourself out of your comfort zone to meet new people to make friends for moral support and lifelong friendships.

Name: Meharpreet Kaur
Major: Statistics (BSc)
Favourite 大象传媒 course: WL103 鈥� It鈥檚 a super fun and creative course that dives into world literature through myths, poetry, and storytelling from different cultures. It really opened my mind to new ways of thinking and gave me the chance to explore ideas through discussion and interpretation 鈥� definitely a refreshing break from numbers!
Hobbies: Golfing, Pilates, and Photography
大象传媒 pro-tip: Don鈥檛 be afraid to ask for help! Whether it鈥檚 office hours, workshops, or academic advising, there are so many resources available 鈥� especially helpful in your first year.

Major: Biomedical Physiology. Minor: Counseling & Human Development
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BISC 405
Hobbies: Painting
大象传媒 pro-tip: Get involved with student clubs and activities. It's a perfect opportunity to build meaningful relationships and connect with like-minded individuals! 

Major: Biological sciences
Favourite 大象传媒 course: CHEM 121
Hobbies: watching dramas and gardening
大象传媒 pro-tip: Don鈥檛 be afraid to ask questions 鈥� whether it鈥檚 in lecture, office hours, or with your peers. It鈥檚 one of the best ways to learn and feel connected on campus!

Major: Biological Sciences (Cells, Molecules, and Physiology Concentration). Minor: Education.
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BISC 212
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, tennis, trying out different cafes
大象传媒 pro-tip: you Talk to people! Get help! First year can be isolating so it鈥檚 important to remember that everyone is going through the same thing. 

Major: BPK Behavioral Neuroscience
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BPK 326 (Functional Anatomy)
Hobbies: Running, crocheting, swimming, painting, creative writing鈥�
大象传媒 pro-tip: Save your time and mental state! Avoiding passive study methods and/or falling behind = success. Practice questions > notes, retaining > relearning (for this, I highly recommend anki and/or remnote).

Major: BPK
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BPK 205 or BPK 326
Hobbies: Playing hockey, watching NHL or NFL, video games
大象传媒 pro-tip: Do not try and replicate other people's study habits, everyone has their own way of studying for exams so you need to discover your own way that works for you.

Major: Behavioural Neuroscience. Minor: Criminology
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BPK426 or PSYC381... so far.....
Hobbies: I love going to cafes, spending time outside, and listening/playing music!
大象传媒 Pro-tip: Step out of your comfort zone and join a club, or get involved with a group or lab or other organization within 大象传媒! Having more of a feeling of community within 大象传媒 can really enrich your experience.

Major : Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Favourite 大象传媒 course: CRIM 103
Hobbies: Photography & Baking
大象传媒 pro-tip: Take advantage of 大象传媒's trimester system and use it to space out your courseload throughout the year. 

Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Favourite 大象传媒 course: Into to the immune system  (MBB 326)
Hobbies: Watching Canucks games with family and reading science fiction books
大象传媒 pro-tip: Don't be afraid to talk to profs and TA's in office hours - they can give great advice on how to do well in specific courses and grant extensions when you need them 

Major: Biological Sciences
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BISC 316 Vertebrate Biology
Hobbies: I'm interested in reading webtoons, drawing webtoons, and writing webtoons! and playing the piano.
大象传媒 pro-tip: Did you know that you can become best friends with TAs and Professors? Make sure to visit their office hours~ (啻︵祶啻︵纯藱釛溗�)

Major: Honours Data Science. Minor: Mathematics
Favourite 大象传媒 course: MATH 152, MATH 251, or MATH 208W
Hobbies: Running, Hiking, Painting, Chess
大象传媒 pro-tip: Get to know the people in your classes and don't be afraid to ask questions!

Major: Biological Sciences

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite 大象传媒 course: BISC 316 remains my absolute favourite despite all the courses I鈥檝e taken in the last 4 years 鈥� it was a fun elective that gave me hands-on experience in dissection labs while learning about vertebrates like sharks, turtles, cats, etc.馃悐.
Hobbies: I鈥檓 a big fan of the series 鈥淭he Witcher鈥� and 鈥淟ove on the Spectrum鈥�. I enjoy sewing, walking, and hiking in my free time馃У
大象传媒 pro-tip: Don鈥檛 be afraid to spark up a conversation with someone outside your major, even outside of Science! I met my dearest university friends early on through prerequisite courses and tutorials馃珎. It might take a bit of courage but a compliment or a simple, 鈥渃an I sit beside you鈥�, can take you places!