By Timmy Wong
10 Resources Every Arts Student Should Know
1. Arts Academic Advising, located in Buchanan D, is an excellent place to go if you are facing academic hardship, wanting to plan for future courses, or simply wondering what options there are. Front desk and phone staff can answer many of your questions, so an appointment may not be required. Learn more here.
2. The UBC Wellness Centre in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Room 183 (bottom level) is a resource centre that provides information on health topics such as nutrition, stress management, sexual health, body image, and drug use. Student volunteers are there to answer your questions and refer you to resources around campus. For more info, visit their website
3. The Chapman Learning Commons, located on the 3rd floor of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, is a learning space that has a number of academic resources. Tutoring programs, computers, scanners, printers, Arts Peer Coaches and more are available to serve and assist students in a variety of ways. The Learning Commons website has great tips on studying effectively as well – http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/.
4. The Centre for Student Involvement & Careers (CSI&C) offers ways to get connected to volunteer and career opportunities:
a. Student Involvement in Brock Hall is a great place to go to get connected to the university campus beyond the classroom. Find out more about volunteer opportunities and other student-driven projects such as UBC Orientations, Peer Programs, and the Student Leadership Conference (SLC). The CSI&C also offers resources for student initiatives.
b. Career Services in Brock Hall has great tips and resources on what you can do with your major, finding a job, and planning your future career, as well as resume advising sessions, the Arts Internship Program, the Work Study / Work Learn Programs, and the Work Your BA workshop series. The Careers Online job board and other information can be found at www.careers.ubc.ca/.
5. The Arts Co-op Program provides students with the opportunity to explore career options by completing 12-16 months of paid, relevant work experience before graduation in a variety of sectors, including non-profits, private businesses, and government. Program applications are accepted in 2nd or 3rd year. Learn more at www.artscoop.ubc.ca.
6. The Arts Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience and explore career possibilities through part-time, unpaid internships for a minimum of four months. Open to students in 2nd year or higher. Learn more at https://www.arts.ubc.ca/careers/arts-internship-program.html.
7. Go Global enables students to add unique experiences to their degrees through international study, research, or service learning. Better understand global issues, other cultural perspectives, and your place in the world. More info can be found at www.aus.ubc.ca/ for more information.
10. Get to know your professors and teaching assistants (TAs) – they are the experts in your course material and should be your first stop for academic help. Stop by their office hours to introduce yourself and to ask any questions about coursework.
