
Sometimes life as a student can be difficult – whether you are studying away from family and friends in your home country, adjusting to the workload of an undergraduate/graduate program, or working on balancing academics with personal life. While there may be difficulties during your program, there are UBC resources and staff at UBC/ECE who are happy to help.
Aside from our Student Services staff, who are always happy to receive any questions or concerns from students, UBC has ample health & wellness resources available. Many faculty, staff, and students use these resources each month, and we strongly encourage you to explore the resources available as needed!
A few notes to remember:
Vancouver can get rainy and cold in the November-February months. This is a time where some students struggle with isolation and seasonal depression. We encourage students to stay in touch with friends, family, helpful UBC wellness resources, and fun events in the department while waiting for spring!
At ECE we have a diverse cohort of students from all over the world, who arrive at UBC with different academic backgrounds and experiences. Regardless of where you are from, at ECE we encourage all students to voice their concerns and speak up when you feel you need to. There are no punishments for speaking up/contacting staff about a question or concern you may have – in fact, voicing questions and concerns are welcomed and rewarded, as this contributes to creativity, collaboration, and a stronger connection between the people in our department. In ECE we welcome diversity and ideas of all kinds, so please do not hesitate to speak with your supervisor, your ECE staff, or your fellow students for advice and assistance as needed.
ECE is always available if you have questions or need support – just email help@ece.ubc.ca.
Here are some tips and resources for taking care of yourself during your program:
