Year and program: Fourth-year, Psychology major and Special Education minor
Where is home for you? Gurugram, India
What three adjectives best describe you?
Compassionate, Confident, Engaging
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with (UBC related or not)?
Research, mental health, dance clubs, exploring Vancouver, taking sunset pictures, thrifting.
What is your best study strategy/tip?
Here’s my go-to study tip: Active Recall + Spaced Repetition.
Active Recall is all about challenging yourself to remember info without peeking. Instead of just reading, quiz yourself or explain the concept out loud like you’re teaching someone else.
Pair this with Spaced Repetition—review material at intervals over days or weeks instead of cramming. It sticks better that way.
Mix it up by switching topics in your study sessions and try explaining ideas in your own words. Stay positive, and set up a study space where you can really focus. Trust yourself to find what works best for you!
If you could travel back in time to your first year at UBC, what is one thing you would do differently?
I would be more open to experience. Looking back, I realize that my first year was filled with opportunities I could have embraced, but I was either too scared to go and put myself out there or I didn’t know how to manage my time well. Time management is something you can take help for, from people who have been in the same position as you are now. To put yourself out there, among thousands of students in your classes, residence, and clubs, might seem daunting but it will add to one of the best years of your life. Take that step!