Amelia has been playing hockey since she was eight years old, and talks about growing up playing a sport ‘for the boys’. “As a kid, you don’t believe you’re any different than the boys, so you’ve got this dream about going to the NHL and winning a Stanley Cup".

Meeting inspiring individuals that bring new perspectives and ideas can be great for career growth, particularly as students soon-to-be-introduced to the working world. But networking can also be a great source of stress. Follow these tips and I can guarantee you’ll end up networking like a pro!

You have a whole new year ahead of you to fulfill the resolutions you didn’t quite commit to the last decade. The bad news is that you’ll have to schedule your goals in between early morning lectures and (hopefully not too many) sleepless library nights. Bounce back without burning out by taking some breaks and experiencing the events that UBC and Vancouver have in store for you this cold and rainy month!