Residents' ResourcesResources
Why live in residence? |
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| Best of rez Each year we ask Totem Park and Place Vanier residents to tell us what have been the 'best' things about their residence experience. Here's some of what they've told us. |
A new perspective I've endured the bare university experience of just taking the courses, and believe me, living on campus in residence enhances the university experience so much more... |
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| Top ten reasons The top ten reasons to live in residence. |
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Successful transitioning to UBC residence |
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| From survival to success Ten tips that will help you succeed. |
Your family just got a whole lot bigger The ins and outs of sharing a floor in residence. |
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| Feeling a little lonely? Every new student in rez feels this way at some point. Here's what you can do. |
Roommate Living - Ask Amy Incoming freshman learns to talk with roommate. |
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| Rez rules Are residence standards important? You bet they are. Here's your guide to the single student residence standards process. |
What can you expect? How will I adjust from a small city to a big campus? |
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| We build connections A catalogue of sample programs and activities offered by Residence Life. |
Gift for mum or dad Heading to university, and looking for that "just-right" going-away gift for mum or dad? |
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| Sample cleaning schedules Sample cleaning schedules for 4 or 6 person units. |
Things to talk about Finding it hard to connect with a roommate? Here is a list of questions and topics you can discuss. |
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| Roommate Agreement A contract-like document that deals with issues that are important to set expectations around. |
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For Parents |
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| What parents can do Suggestions for what parents can do to support their students before they leave for university, while they're away and when they come home. |
UCare Packages UBC Food Services will help you send a personalized care package to your student living in residence. |
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| Parents' list Keep this list of campus resources and contact numbers handy. Parents can refer their student to those who are nearby to assist them. |
Parent Orientation A message from UBC President Stephen J. Toope, and links to useful information and campus resources for parents. |
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| Parenting Guide The best practical guide I've found for parents sending their first - or fourth - student to university. |
Parents' Rights (and Wrongs) Can you call? Can you see their grades? What's a mother to do? |
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| Information Requests What you need to know before you call UBC Student Housing & Hospitality Services for information about your student. |
Parents, you're not done yet Have you talked with them about drinking in college? |
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| Get a life, parents Get a life, parents - and let your adult child have one, too. |
Introduction to Student Health Basic information about student well being, common health challenges and UBC resources for your students. |
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| A primer for parents As a parent who also is a college president, I know many college-bound offspring plainly think they've heard enough advice by now. So parents, please don't share this column - at least directly - with your daughters or sons. |
Health insurance basics at UBC Health care in Canada can be very expensive if you don't have insurance. That's why it is important for you to understand the insurance policies your student requires while studying at UBC.
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Looking for hotel accommodations on campus? Why not stay in the only all suite hotel on campus, The West Coast Suites. |
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General |
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| Campus Survival 101 Tips for first year student from a wily vet. |
Safe drinking and shoe protection strategies Enjoy partying; guidelines to help you avoid the embarrassment of getting wasted. |
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| Acquaintance sexual assault It can happen to you or someone you know. Know the facts. It happens at UBC. |
Communal Wellness A simple three-point approach to help you stay healthy in residence. |
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| Gotcha! How do high-pressure groups push for new members? Learn to recognize high-pressure tactics that threaten your independence. |
Wreck your career before it starts The truth about plagiarism. The long-term results of plagiarism can be more unpleasant than the original investigation. |
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Community living and Citizenship |
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| Busting bias Bigotry has a narrow focus, and concentrates on the most superficial aspects of its victims. Dealing with bias-related incidents is everyone's responsibility. |
Have you ever wondered? You may already have friends or know people who are gay. Or you may not. Here are some answers to questions you may have wondered about. Plus one resident shares his story about coming out to roommates, and a message from Pride UBC for women. |
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