Student Resources
~ Resources for students, by students ~
This page is dedicated to peer-to-peer resources to uplift and support each other's learning & growth year round!
As the school year unfolds, we will continue adding to this list of resources & will be taking into account your feedback into what you want to see on this page.
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Wellness While Learning Online
Establish A Routine That Works For You.
The unconventional start to school can present new challenges.
A health routine can be helpful during the school year when you may have class, study and eat all in the same room.
What works for your friend, may not work for you! We all have different needs and schedules to work around.
Here are additional tips on managing your mental health during covid.
Here are a few tips to help you start on the right foot and support your learning online:
Resources
Websites & Blogs:
4 Steps to create a good study routine in isolation
10 Daily student routine activities
The importance of a healthy routine
How to get your sleep routine back to track
Making Connections
Creating genuine connections at a school as big as UBC, can be overwhelming. Connecting with others goes beyond small talk. Discussing your passions and future goals with the right person or mentor, can immensely help you get to where you want to go.
Whether you’re looking to make academic, career or student connections - we have some tips for you.
General tips:
Join a club or student team
Be open to new connections
Pay a visit to your career centre
Start building an online presence
Don’t be afraid to make the first move
Make engaging with professors & classmates a part of your routine.
Resources:
How to effectively use LinkedIn
Connect with your academic community
Facebook UBC & Community Nutrition-Related Groups:
Nutrition & Dietetic student group
LFS Students:
Diversity & Inclusion
The recent social justice movements around the world have highlighted and pushed for, the overdue conversation around diversity & inclusion. We want to continue this movement by in part, sharing these resources:
Resources
Diversity in Dietetics:
Diversify Dietetics organization website
Diversity Dietetics Canada BIPOC Facebook Group
BIPOC Registered Dietitians on Instagram:
Rosie Mensah, Vincci Tsui, Alishia McCullough, Aja Gyimah, Spoonful of Melanin, Shana Minei, Whitney Anti-Diet Dietitian, Encouraging Dietitian & many more!
How to start the conversation on Diversity & Inclusion:
5 powerful ways to have real action
How to talk about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Getting over your fear of talking about Diversity
A conversation about Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Ted Talk “How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace”
BIPOC Engagement & Learning at UBC:
Trans and queer visibility on campus
Learn about UBC’s Reconciliation pole
Directions to the Longhouse on campus
Check out these featured upcoming events in the Indigenous Portal
Books:
So You Want to Talk About Race
Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People
American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear
Don't Forget To Recharge!
We’ve all been there when we’re studying, but all we can think about is food and/or sleep.
Let’s be proactive. Focus on the 3 S’s: Sleep, Snacks & Study Breaks.
Resources
Sleep Routine:
Good quality sleep is the ultimate body recharger. Set a healthy sleep schedule & stick to it because inadequate sleep can lead to decreased concentration and inevitably, burnout. Check out these 12 Tips to improve sleep.
Snack Ideas:
Eat snacks between meals or classes when you need a pick me up.
Pre-cut fruit
Effective Study Break Ideas:
On your next breaks, don’t reach for your phone! Study breaks are also key, but it depends on how you use them.
Instead of checking Instagram, try one of these:
Stretch it out - MIT 8 stretches for your study break
Make a snack, see above!
Go for a walk or bike ride
Make a study playlist, or check this one out.