Advising

Students in the Asian studies programs can see Arts Academic Advisors and specific program advisors depending on their inquiry.

Arts Academic Advising

Arts Academic Advising supports the academic success of the Faculty’s 14,000 undergraduate students.

From the point of admission, Advising provides programs and services to help you make informed and thoughtful decisions about your academic path throughout your degree program.

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Asian Studies Undergraduate Advisor

Rei Nagaya
asia.undergrad@ubc.ca
604-822-5068

Drop-in Advising is offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1-3 pm (PT) in Room 602 of the Asian Centre or via Zoom. Other times available by appointment.

Drop-in Advising for Wednesday, March 22nd is cancelled. Please send Rei an email at asia.undergrad@ubc.ca to schedule an in-person/Zoom advising session.

Zoom link:
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/63221959030?pwd=UGtGaEhFTGQ5YVNFTC81Ri9RZ1VhUT09
Meeting ID: 632 2195 9030
Passcode: 449608

Chinese Language Program Director

Dr. Qian Wang
qian.wang@ubc.ca
604-827-3450
Asian Centre Room 219

Office hours:
Online via Zoom; by appointment

Chinese Placement Advising

Xinxin Wu
xinxin.wu@ubc.ca
604-822-6583

Online office hours:
Wednesdays 5pm-6pm or by appointment

Location: Zoom
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/68415418683?pwd=YmNXYWtUSTFnN0JualpxS0JzUVF0UT09
Meeting ID: 684 1541 8683
Passcode: 204959

Japanese Language Program Director

Dr. Rebecca Chau
rebecca.chau@ubc.ca
604-822-9029
Asian Centre Room 215

Office hours:
Thursdays 2p.m. – 3 p.m. or by appointment

Japanese Placement Advising

Ihhwa Kim
ihhwa.kim@ubc.ca
604-827-4035
Aud. Annex B 207

Office hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. or by appointment

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