Congratulations to our graduates!
Asian Studies extends a huge congratulations to all of our graduates in the June 2020 ceremony. We hope that you feel justifiably proud of your incredible achievements!
Featured Course for Winter Term 2!
ASTU 202 (Canada, Japan and the Pacific: Political, Economic and Geographical Perspectives) takes an interdisciplinary approach to examine core geo-political, economic, and social forces that shape transpacific culture.
Inspiration in Isolation – Anthony Pun
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Communications Assistant Anthony Pun has found solace by being lost in the countless pages of books. What are some problems you may have encountered during the transition to remote working? Definitely missing the atmosphere of the workplace […]
Student Spotlight: Sophie Rock
Sophie Rock is a 3rd year UBC International Relations student minoring in Korean Language and Culture. Currently, she is on a full-year exchange at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
Inspiration in Isolation – Bianca Chui
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Bianca is a third-year History major with a minor in Asian Studies, focusing on Japan. She is currently a WorkLearn assistant at the Centre for Japanese Research. Bianca intends to write her graduating thesis on themes of […]
Undergraduate Event Survey: What would you like to see in an Asian Studies webinar?
(Closing this Thursday night!) Thinking about majoring in Asian Studies? We’re is planning a June webinar that answers your questions! To help us plan your best online experience in attending, we’d love to hear your thoughts via our 2-minute survey.
Inspiration in Isolation – Guangyuan Zhao
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Chinese language student Guangyuan Zhao has discovered video games! What are some problems you may have encountered during the transition to remote working? The lack of motivation to study/work. How did you cope with the […]
Inspiration in Isolation – Candice Kong
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Chinese language student Candice Kong shares her tips for self-discipline and coping with anxiety: What are some problems you may have encountered during the transition to remote working? I felt so anxious because I couldn’t focus […]
Inspiration in Isolation – Cherry Tang
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Chinese language teaching assistant Cherry Tang has aimed to refine her music and language skills in addition to juggling her teaching commitments (helped by smoothies): What are some problems you may have encountered during the transition […]
Inspiration in Isolation – Aydin Quach
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Chinese language teaching assistant Aydin Quach reveals how to best get into the “productivity” mindset when working from home, plus ends with the most calming quote you’ll read today: What are some problems you may […]