Student stories
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May 20, 2026Global Insider: Seizing Opportunities, Meeting New People, and Spontaneity in Korea
UBC Student Tiffany Guan reflects on how her unforgettable exchange experience at Yonsei University helped her learn more about Asian history and culture, while embracing spontaneity and stepping out of her comfort zone along the way.
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May 14, 2026Global Insider: History, Culture, and Exploration in Paris
UBC student Ghita Adnane reflects on how her Global Seminar experience in Paris has inspired future career plans, a greater sense of global exploration, and transformative personal growth.
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April 27, 2026Global Insider: Exploring Wildlife, Community, and Conservation in South Africa
UBC undergrad Elsa Pyper shares how a conservation-focused Global Seminar in South Africa shaped her understanding of community, wildlife, and responsibility in ecosystem protection.
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March 31, 2026Global Insider: Discovering Spain Through Language, Culture, and Exchange Life in Granada
UBC student Soyoung Jeong reflects on how her exchange at Universidad de Granada immersed her in Spanish language, culture, and daily life, while opening doors to personal growth, friendships, and unforgettable travel experiences across Spain and beyond.
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March 10, 2026Global Insider: Finding Confidence, Community, and Sustainability in Iceland
Sharon Kim reflects on how hands‑on learning in Iceland transformed her understanding of sustainability and inspired newfound confidence in travelling independently.
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February 18, 2026Global Insider: Immersing in Community and Campus Life at NUS, Singapore
UBC student Ariane Huang reflects on how her exchange at the National University of Singapore sparked cultural discovery, unforgettable friendships, and a transformative journey of academic and personal growth.
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February 3, 2026Global Insider: Exploring Europe, Academics, and Exchange Life at Sciences Po Reims
UBC student Deborah Ojo reflects on how her exchange at Sciences Po Reims opened the door to European travel, meaningful friendships, and a new global academic perspective.
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January 14, 2026Global Insider: Exploring Culture, Coastlines, and Campus Life in Australia
UBC graduate Emma Martin-Rousselle shares how an exchange at UNSW in Sydney sparked spontaneity, global exploration, and a deeper sense of academic and personal growth.
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December 5, 2025Global Insider: Building Community and Resilience in Singapore
UBC undergrad Stephanie Chen reflects on how an exchange at the National University of Singapore shaped her academic journey and personal growth.
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November 20, 2025Global Insider: Discovering Community and Academia in Wageningen, Netherlands
UBC undergrad Jaime Morgan shares how a semester in the Netherlands led to new perspectives on research and academia.