2015 Campus Resources

CAMPUS RESOURCESSeptember 3rd, 2015

Jenny Phelps, PhD Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studiesjenny.phelps@ubc.ca 604-822-2934

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Campus Resources

Manage courses, program, money

Student Service Centre https://ssc.adm.ubc.ca/sscportal/

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies https://www.grad.ubc.ca/

Money management help http://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances

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UBC Libraries www.library.ubc.ca

Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology http://ctlt.ubc.ca

Research Commons http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons

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Plan for Success

Academic English Support Program https://cstudies.ubc.ca/student-information/services/academic-english-support

Writing Centre https://cstudies.ubc.ca/study-topic/academic-writing

Access and Diversity http://students.ubc.ca/about/access

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Plan for Success

Graduate Pathways to Success https://www.grad.ubc.ca/pathways

Centre for Student Involvement and Careers http://students.ubc.ca/about/centre-student-involvement-and-careers

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Build my career

BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health

AMS/GSS Insurance Plan http://ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/UniversityofBritishColumbiaAMSGSS_Home

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Live well to learn well

Student Health Service

UBC Hospital, 2211 Wesbrook Mall  Room M334, Koerner Pavilion

http://students.ubc.ca/livewell/services/student-health-service

Online appointment scheduling & results*Emergencies: UBC Hospital Urgent Care Centre open until 10 PM

604-822-7011

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Live well to learn well

Counselling Services

Brock Hall1874 East Mall, Room 1040 

http://students.ubc.ca/livewell/services/counselling-services

604-822-3811

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Campus Resources

Live well to learn well

Common life issues for grad students

• Managing relocation and transition to graduate program

• Effectively managing multiple demands

• Staying connected to family and community

• Building social support and healthy relationships

• Addressing personal & professional identity issues

• Managing mental and physical health issues

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Grad Students: Strategies Used to Cope with Stress

and to Improve Mental Health

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Talk with Friends & Family

Time off to relax More exercise

More regular sleepBreak into steps

Remind myself of my abilities

Improve nutritionMeditate/pray

Get professional advice

If you’re not sure where to go on campus or would prefer not to walk alone at night, call Safewalk at 604-822-5355

You can also use a UBC Blue Phone and ask for Safewalk

Safewalk sends a co-ed pair of walkers to your location at any point on campus and will walk you anywhere else on campus

Visit http://www.ams.ubc.ca/services/safewalk/ for a list of Safewalk hubs

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Campus Resources

Safewalk

UBC Rec (Intramurals and Recreational Sports) http://www.recreation.ubc.ca/

AMS Campus Life Resources http://www.ams.ubc.ca/studentsociety/

Graduate Student Society http://gss.ubc.ca/main/

Graduate Forum https://community.grad.ubc.ca/

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Have some fun, connect with others

Get Advice, Resolve Problems

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Office of the Ombudsperson for Students http://ombudsoffice.ubc.ca/

GSS Advocacy Office http://gss.ubc.ca/main/?page_id=34

Equity and Inclusion Office http://equity.ubc.ca/

International Student Development (“I House”) http://students.ubc.ca/international

Your department Graduate Advisor and Staff

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Success in Graduate SchoolSeptember 3rd, 2015

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Success in Graduate School

Jenny Phelps, PhD Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studiesjenny.phelps@ubc.ca 604-822-2934

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Success in Graduate School

1. Be proactive – take responsibility for your own grad school experience

• Be your own “project manager” – take initiative to get what you need from your supervisor/committee

• Look for (or create) opportunities to help you get what you want from graduate school

• Continue the mental transition from waiting for direction to charting your own course

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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2. Establish positive relationships with your supervisor and others

• Seek regular contact with your supervisor. Make your time together productive.

• Follow up on items discussed in meetings – keep your supervisor(s) informed of your progress and challenges

• Act as a “junior colleague” – ask questions, advance ideas, show interest and support for shared goals

• Deal with problems sooner rather than later.

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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3. Embrace the wider (even global) academic community

• Don’t isolate – reach out within and beyond your program to find collaborators and community. Most research is global!

• Get out there! Look into research mobility grants; present at conferences ($500 available to every grad student to present at a conference)

• Become involved with University activities beyond your own work—seminars, committees, events

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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4. Develop effective project management strategies

• Know your program requirements and set a ‘Master Plan” for achieving milestones, revisit as needed. Give yourself deadlines.

• Structure your time and efforts—develop a regular work schedule that works for you.

• Schedule regular meetings with your supervisor and committee to keep things moving along

• Stay focussed on your goals. Reduce distractions wherever possible.

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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5. Plan for various career paths from the start• There are (usually) many options…explore, then hone in on what

seems most interesting to you.

• Build both specific and diverse skills for possible careers. Watch for offerings through the Graduate Pathways to Success program, your Dept. and elsewhere.

• Develop a network of positive contacts.

• Engage with the wider UBC & Vancouver community.

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6. Prevent or deal effectively with problemsProblem Prevent Resolve

Supervision Clarify expectations early; develop shared goals

Good communication; seek help from Graduate Advisor or Grad Studies

Academic progress

Clarify expectations early; set and stick to plan

Reflect on goals, seek help early from supervisor or Graduate Advisor

Financial Plan ahead; make a budget Seek help from program or ESP advisor in Brock Hall

PersonalGood self-care; connect with others; watch for early trouble signs

Reach out to those who care; Counseling Services

Academic misconduct

Learn about plagiarism & research ethics, get support when feeling pressured

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7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Success in Graduate School

7. Seek balance and support in your life• Stay connected to friends and family outside

school

• Eat well, sleep consistently, exercise regularly

• Reach out to those around you—staff, faculty members and especially other students, who can help you through the tough times

• Keep grad school in perspective—be a finisher!

1. Be proactive – take responsibility for your own grad school experience

2. Establish a positive relationship with your supervisor and others

3. Embrace the wider (even global) academic community

4. Develop effective project management strategies5. Plan for various career paths from the start6. Prevent (or deal effectively) with problems7. Seek balance and support in your life

Summary: 7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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Stop. Look. Sort.

• Most of UBC’s garbage can

be recycled or composted

• We need the student

population to sort waste

properly!

UBC’s Zero Waste Initiative

• Stop at a bin. Look at the signs. Sort your waste.