Wanna advance your leadership skills and earn an awesome certificate?
Here’s how:
Complete 8 different learning experiences, one in each of the three streams below.
What exactly does that look like? (1 in Leadership Development + 1 in Social Responsibility + 1 in Personal & Career Development) + (5 of your choice) = 8 learning experiences!
After completing each one, fill out the form on the right to submit your experience and receive your certificate!
Develop and apply leadership skills to lead collaboratively with my program, the Peer Programs network, at UBC, and beyond.
Recognize various dimensions of diversity, including culture, religion, race, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and age, and their relationships with power structures. Develop an awareness of one’s identity and social responsibility, and act to create a positive change in the Peer Programs, at UBC, and beyond.
Take ownership of your experiences and apply to them personal and career development.
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Communication Skills
Writing Support
When: September 2011-April 2012, drop-in or by appointment Where: Ponderosa Annex C Room 101D The Writing Centre provides a free Tutorial Clinic for UBC students from September to April. Students can sign up in person for appointments or drop in at Ponderosa Annex C Room 101D during the day. For more information, please visit http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/what-we-offer/writing-centre/
Group Work: Chaos or Collaboration? (Online Workshop)
Going from painful to productive starts here! Whether it’s online or in-person, working with groups can be some of the most rewarding or the most stressful experiences of University. We’ll show you how to make the most of any project! All your tools are right here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to [...]
Presentation Skills (Online Workshop)
Everyone’s Favourite Thing! Nothing causes anxiety in students quite like presenting. Let us help you learn how to make such an amazing presentation that you’ll be chomping at the bit to present! Learn how to tailor your message for a presentation that will blow away your audience! Discover more here. Click here to participate in [...]
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Decision-Making Skills
Critical Thinking: Learning How to Think! (Online Workshop)
Don’t Think Harder, Think Smarter! You can’t get the most out of university without learning to think critically. This isn’t the easiest process but with our handy guide, we’ll have you thinking up a storm in no time flat! Learn more here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through [...]
Time Management For University Students: Realistic Tools for Real Students (Online Workshop)
Need Help Managing Your Time? Not enough time in the day? Wasting a lot of time online? Pull too many all-nighters? Getting better at managing your time is easier than you think! We promise! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the Chapman Learning Commons: http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/time-management/
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Inclusive Collaboration
Group Work: Chaos or Collaboration? (Online Workshop)
Going from painful to productive starts here! Whether it’s online or in-person, working with groups can be some of the most rewarding or the most stressful experiences of University. We’ll show you how to make the most of any project! All your tools are right here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to [...]
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Intercultural and Social Awareness
UBC Bike Co-op Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night
When: Every Tuesday 6-9pm Where: Bike Kitchen (Student Union Building) Volunteer with the Bike Co-op to gain valuable bicycle mechanics skills. Supervised by trained volunteers, you will disassemble, paint and reassemble our free bike fleet. By volunteering you also get access to use these bicycles on campus! To learn more, please visit bikecoop.ca/programs/volunteer-night/
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Civic Engagement
UBC Bike Co-op Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night
When: Every Tuesday 6-9pm Where: Bike Kitchen (Student Union Building) Volunteer with the Bike Co-op to gain valuable bicycle mechanics skills. Supervised by trained volunteers, you will disassemble, paint and reassemble our free bike fleet. By volunteering you also get access to use these bicycles on campus! To learn more, please visit bikecoop.ca/programs/volunteer-night/
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Autonomy and Responsibility
UBC Bike Co-op Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night
When: Every Tuesday 6-9pm Where: Bike Kitchen (Student Union Building) Volunteer with the Bike Co-op to gain valuable bicycle mechanics skills. Supervised by trained volunteers, you will disassemble, paint and reassemble our free bike fleet. By volunteering you also get access to use these bicycles on campus! To learn more, please visit bikecoop.ca/programs/volunteer-night/
Writing Support
When: September 2011-April 2012, drop-in or by appointment Where: Ponderosa Annex C Room 101D The Writing Centre provides a free Tutorial Clinic for UBC students from September to April. Students can sign up in person for appointments or drop in at Ponderosa Annex C Room 101D during the day. For more information, please visit http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/what-we-offer/writing-centre/
Nurses on Campus – Eating for Energy
When & Where: Mondays (Debbie) : 4:30-7:30 Walter Gage Residence Tuesdays (Zoe): 11:30-1:30 First Nations House of Learning, 4:30-7:30 Place Vanier Residence Wednesdays (Kathy): 11:30-1:30 Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 4:30-7:30 Totem Park Residence Do you always feel tired and low on energy? Are you eating well? Do you follow the Canada Food Guide? It [...]
Presentation Skills (Online Workshop)
Everyone’s Favourite Thing! Nothing causes anxiety in students quite like presenting. Let us help you learn how to make such an amazing presentation that you’ll be chomping at the bit to present! Learn how to tailor your message for a presentation that will blow away your audience! Discover more here. Click here to participate in [...]
Critical Thinking: Learning How to Think! (Online Workshop)
Don’t Think Harder, Think Smarter! You can’t get the most out of university without learning to think critically. This isn’t the easiest process but with our handy guide, we’ll have you thinking up a storm in no time flat! Learn more here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through [...]
Textbook Reading: Prioritze Your Readings & Make Them Useful (Online Workshop)
Dealing with Texts and Articles One thing can’t be avoided at UBC: reading…and lots of it. Find out how to read effectively, and also how to get through those piles of reading awaiting you at this very moment! Learn more here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the [...]
Exam Strategies: Avoid Anxiety, Prepare Effectively, & Perform Your Best (Online Workshop)
Don’t Worry! We’re Here to Help! Walk in AND out of your exam feeling confident! Tests, exams, and studying: can’t escape ‘em. So learn how to prepare well in advance and gain confidence in test-writing. Learn more here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the Chapman Learning Commons: [...]
Getting to the Point: Note-Taking Strategies for the University Student (Online Workshop)
Do You Really Know How to Take Good Notes? Notes are another inescapable part of university education. However, the Chapman Learning Commons shares with you some different methods that may actually make you *gasp* enjoy note-taking! Tried and true methods that students actually use. Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, [...]
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Personal Growth
Writing Support
When: September 2011-April 2012, drop-in or by appointment Where: Ponderosa Annex C Room 101D The Writing Centre provides a free Tutorial Clinic for UBC students from September to April. Students can sign up in person for appointments or drop in at Ponderosa Annex C Room 101D during the day. For more information, please visit http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/what-we-offer/writing-centre/
Nurses on Campus – Eating for Energy
When & Where: Mondays (Debbie) : 4:30-7:30 Walter Gage Residence Tuesdays (Zoe): 11:30-1:30 First Nations House of Learning, 4:30-7:30 Place Vanier Residence Wednesdays (Kathy): 11:30-1:30 Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 4:30-7:30 Totem Park Residence Do you always feel tired and low on energy? Are you eating well? Do you follow the Canada Food Guide? It [...]
Textbook Reading: Prioritze Your Readings & Make Them Useful (Online Workshop)
Dealing with Texts and Articles One thing can’t be avoided at UBC: reading…and lots of it. Find out how to read effectively, and also how to get through those piles of reading awaiting you at this very moment! Learn more here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the [...]
Exam Strategies: Avoid Anxiety, Prepare Effectively, & Perform Your Best (Online Workshop)
Don’t Worry! We’re Here to Help! Walk in AND out of your exam feeling confident! Tests, exams, and studying: can’t escape ‘em. So learn how to prepare well in advance and gain confidence in test-writing. Learn more here! Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the Chapman Learning Commons: [...]
Getting to the Point: Note-Taking Strategies for the University Student (Online Workshop)
Do You Really Know How to Take Good Notes? Notes are another inescapable part of university education. However, the Chapman Learning Commons shares with you some different methods that may actually make you *gasp* enjoy note-taking! Tried and true methods that students actually use. Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, [...]
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Career Goals
Resume Clinic (In-Person Workshop)
When: Term Two schedule: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 pm and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm Where: UBC Career Services, in Brock Hall At the 1-hour long resume clinics, you will receive a short presentation on resume basics, and then get feedback on your resume and cover letters in a small group setting. We encourage you to arrive [...]
One-on-One Resume Advising (Activity-Based Experience)
When: Term Two schedule: Mondays (1:15-3:24 pm), Tuesdays (11:45 – 2:15 pm), Wednesdays (1:45 – 2:15 pm) and Thursdays (1:45 – 3:15 pm) Where: UBC Career Services, in Brock Hall Meet with a Career Peer (part of our UBC Peer Programs network!) for 30 minutes of individual feedback on your resume. No need to make [...]
