Resources
Looking for academic resources, Co-Op advice, or volunteer opportunities?
You've come to the right place - and we've got more.
Degree Planning
Academic Calendar, ENSC Program Homepage, UBC EOAS, Degree Hacks
Clubs
Want to get more involved? Here's a list of relevant clubs that are available at UBC.
Co-Op
Is Co-Op for you? Not sure? We can redirect you to the right place to look.
Degree Planning
Need help with planning out your ENSC degree? Click here for some pointers on how to do so.
This is only a reference and should not be the only resource you use to plan out your degree. Please refer to the links below for more accurate information.
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Helpful Links
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UBC Environmental Sciences Academic Calendar contains degree requirements by year
Botany Enthusiasts Club
A club dedicated to botany, gardening and sustainability.
Website: http://bec.sites.olt.ubc.ca/
Email: ubcbotanyclub@gmail.com
Climate Justice UBC
A group of UBC students, faculty, staff, and alumni committed to advocating for meaningful political climate action.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cjubc
Email: climatejusticeubc@gmail.com
Common Energy
A student-run sustainability organization where individuals work to incorporate sustainability into the UBC community.
Website: https://commonenergyubc.com/
Email: commonenergyubc@gmail.com
Science Co-op Students Association (SCOOPS)
Provides networking and outreach opportunities for current and prospective Science Co-op students. A great way to share work term experiments and connect with each other
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UBCSCOOPS/
Sustainability in Residence
If you live on rez, there are many different ways to get involved in sustainability!
Website: https://sustain.ubc.ca/get-involved/students/events/sustainability-residence
Email: rez.sustainability@ubc.ca
The Bike Kitchen
Learning to fix bicycles, share resources and engage in cycling education, outreach and promoting biking as safe and sustainable means of transportation.
Website: http://thebikekitchen.com/
UBC BC Water and Waste Association
Promoting interest and awareness of the BC water and wastewater environment
Website: http://bcwwa.sites.olt.ubc.ca/
UBC Farm & Centre for Sustainable Food Systems
Located at the UBC Farm, the research centre aims to understand local and global food systems, in hopes for more sustainable and food secure future. You can also volunteer at the UBC Farm to continue to provide services to the community.
Website: http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/
Volunteer: https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/volunteer-program/
Email: farm.team@ubc.ca
UBC Sprouts
Making healthy, affordable and sustainable produced food accessible to everyone on campus.
Website: http://www.ubcsprouts.ca
UBC Student Environment Centre
A resource group providing environmental and sustainability resources to the UBC community.
Website: http://secubc.com
Email: sec.ubc@gmail.com
UBC Sustainability Ambassadors
The Sustainability Ambassadors Program is a leadership experience for students interested in personal, collaborative, and community engaged learning.
Website: https://sustain.ubc.ca/get-involved/sustainability-ambassadors-program
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Helps students get involved in research. By becoming a member, you have access to the Research Experience (REX) Program, Research Coaches, professor chats, and research events.
Website: http://www.uroubc.ca
Email: uro.ubc@gmail.com
Clubs
Co-Op
Why Co-op?
A great way to build your network, apply your academic knowledge to the work field, meet individuals that share the interests as you, and be able to see what potential jobs are out there for you.
Learn more about deadlines, program dates, fees, and other information at the UBC Science Coop Website.
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Testimonials
"I'm grateful for the friendships that I've made with people across the country... There was never a time where I felt I couldn't do anything because of their ongoing support."
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"Best decision I made in my undergrad."
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"I learned more about myself in terms of my future and academic career during this past year than ever before."
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Where have we worked?
Examples:
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Parks Canada
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Hydro-One
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BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources
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Richmond Food Security Society
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Industrial Environmental Labs (e.g ALS)
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Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Gain valuable work & volunteer experience during your undergrad.
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Looking for something to do in your spare time or need some experience? Work and volunteer opportunities we know about will be posted here!
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Invasive Species Council of BC: Join like-minded young adults to plan and carry out real-world activities that support healthy habitats and communities, keeping them free of invasive species.
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Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup: Take action in your community wherever water meets land, one bit of trash at a time.
