Recap: BC Japanese Language Teachers Information Exchange Meeting
This exchange brought together Japanese language teachers from BC’s high schools and universities, helping them gain insights to aid in high school to university learning transitions.
Learning from and with the local Cantonese community: Outreach events with Hong Kong House
According to the 2021 census, Cantonese is one of the most spoken non-official languages in Metro Vancouver, where 150,665 people reported to speak Cantonese at home. This local native speaker population is a great resource for learners of Cantonese. With the goal of connecting UBC students with the Vancouver Cantonese community, UBC Cantonese Language Program […]
Roaming freely among the Arts: Highlights from the UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3MT 2023
The Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2023 (UCCS 3MT 2023) has come to a close where 32 contestants unleashed their creativity through research using a fresh, thought-provoking, and analytical literary perspectives.
Accelerating your career growth: Key takeaways from CLP’s 2023 TAWL Professional Development Workshops
The CLP has recently provided a series of professional development opportunities to benefit students in their career exploration, skill enhancement, and interview preparation. The best part is that several generous CLP alumni and an esteemed professor from the Department of Asian Studies have offered their expertise to assist students in expanding their professional skillset.
Unveiling the Unsung Heroes: Recognizing the Outstanding Contributions of 2022/23 CLP Student Employees
The Chinese Language Program (CLP) recently held its annual Student Employee Appreciation event to celebrate the remarkable efforts of its teaching assistants, Work Learn assistants, and volunteers (TAWLV), who have worked diligently throughout the year to assist Mandarin learners in improving their language proficiency and promote intercultural appreciation through a host of events.
2023 Career Night by the Korean Language and Culture Program: Explore your Dreams of Studying, Working, and Living in South Korea!
On March 2nd, the UBC Korean Language and Culture Program co-hosted a special information session titled, “Explore your Dreams of Studying, Working, and Living in South Korea!”, with the Korean Education Affairs Section and the Korean Consulate General in Toronto. The event was organized to introduce students to the many possibilities of working and living […]
2023 35th Annual BC Japanese Speech Contest
The annual Japanese speech contest was held in person with full capacity on March 4th at the Asian Centre Auditorium in UBC in which 20 UBC students competed as finalists. The finalists were: Corey Chan, Helen Huang, Brady Reeleder, Heao Sun, Kristy Han, Forest Kobayashi, Harry Kwon, Shu-Chi (Gigi) Liew, Brien Lo, Raymond Mok, Serena […]
Navigating your Career Journey: 2023 Annual Asian Studies Careers Night
The 2023 Annual Asian Studies Careers Night provided students an opportunity to gain insightful career advice, meet Asian Studies students and alumni, and expand their network.
Gamify Your Language Learning: A Rewind of 2023 Chinese Game Night
The UBC Chinese Language Program hosted its 2023 annual Chinese Game Night, students were able to have a fun-filled night of games and laughter while immersing themselves in Chinese Language and Culture.
Hop into the Lunar Year of the Rabbit: Going Green with the Chinese Language Program!
The “Lunar Year of the Rabbit: Going Green for 2023” event was designed to provide a platform for students to express their creativity in demonstrating their talents and reflecting upon the significance of translating their sense of environmental awareness into action.