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How UBC Pre-Law Association and UBC Pilates Club are redefining the student club experience

By Jacqueline Tung, AMS Social Media Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs 2026)

A legal debate over drinks. A tour of a law firm. A conversation with a mentor already in the field.  

For UBC Pre-Law Association, exploring a future in law this year meant more than sitting in a lecture hall. It meant creating opportunities for undergraduates to learn more about the legal field, build professional connections and gain firsthand experience that can often be difficult to access before law school. 

This year, the club won the Best Club Award, which recognizes exceptional achievement in leadership, programming and impact within the UBC community. 

The award follows a year of expanded programming, including new events, professional opportunities and mentorship initiatives. 

Among them was Order in the Pub, the club’s first informal legal debate tournament that gave students an opportunity to engage with legal issues outside the classroom.  

The club also introduced a Social Impact and Advocacy panel, a firm tour and visit with Blakes LLP, and a mentorship program pairing Allard Law students with UBC undergraduate students. 

It continued to offer opportunities for academic and professional development, including networking events with practicing lawyers, LSAT preparation, equity-focused events such as the Women in Law Brunch and Diversity in Law Panel. 

The club also saw record membership growth this year, with membership increasing by roughly 70 per cent to 590 members.  

“I would say that our most measurable growth would be our membership,” said Ava Bush, co-president of UBC Pre-Law Association. 

UBC Pre-Law Association co-president John Natcher said newly secured grants and sponsorships throughout the year helped bring many of these new initiatives to life.  

The UBC Pilates Club was also nominated for Best Club this year.  

The club hosts POP Pilates classes, a fitness style popularized by fitness creator behind Blogilates Cassey Ho. The club’s classes are designed to be accessible, affordable and adaptable to students of different skill levels and backgrounds.  

This year, the club launched new events, such as Puppy Pilates and its Pilates Powers Youth Initiative, which brought beginner-friendly Pilates classes to local schools.  

“We went to local elementary and high schools and led beginner friendly Pilates classes to take something that we do at UBC into a whole other area and see students try something new and get out of their comfort zone,” said Simren Ahuja, president of UBC Pilates. 

The club also expanded its outreach through collaboration with companies, brands and local Pilates studios, giving members more opportunities to explore classes off campus and access additional membership benefits.  

If you’re looking to explore a career in law or find new ways to stay active, UBC Pre-Law Association and UBC Pilates Club offer opportunities to explore your interests, connect with other students and get involved.  

Get Involved 

UBC Pre-Law Association

Website: https://ubcprelaw.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubcprelaw 

UBC Pilates Club

Website: https://ubcpilatesclub.vercel.app/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubcpilatesclub 

AMS Club Directory 

Explore more student clubs and find opportunities to get involved: https://amsclubs.ca/ 

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About the Author

Jacqueline Tung is a student journalist with BCIT News and a Broadcast and Online Journalism student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She is a UBC alumna with a background in International Relations and Psychology. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Vancouver, she is passionate about multimedia storytelling and covering human-centered stories, local voices and community issues.  

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Beyond the classroom: MUNSA and UBC BioInnovate put learning into practice  

By Jacqueline Tung, AMS Social Media Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs 2026)

From international Model UN conferences to health policy competitions, UBC Model United Nations Student Association (MUNSA) is giving students new ways to explore their academic interests and develop skills along the way.  

The club prepares students for Model UN conferences, where they participate in simulations of United Nations committees while developing skills in research, debate and public speaking. 

This year, MUNSA won the AMS Academic Award for expanding student access to academic opportunities through policy simulations and low-cost conferences.  

“Our club, I would say, has changed significantly this year,” said Anya Trivedi, co-president of UBC MUNSA. “Specifically, our training program.” 

The club revamped its training program and introduced a free crash course for members. Trivedi said the changes have contributed to greater success for MUNSA delegates at conferences, with two delegates receiving an award at the Harvard WorldMUN Conference this year.  

Beyond its training program, MUNSA has introduced new events, including a health policy competition held in collaboration with Friends of MSF UBC (FoMSF UBC). 

The club also brings together students from a range of academic backgrounds. 

“We have a diverse community of pre-law students, pre-med students, engineering students, IR, [and] political science,” Trivedi said. “It’s very nice to see that collective community come together.” 

BioInnovate UBC was also recognized as a nominee for this year’s Academic Award. 

Founded in 2024, the student-led life sciences organization also was nominated for the Best New Club award last year.  

“[We] really want to support students as best as we can to allow them to see the breadth of opportunities that exist within the life sciences,” said Jackson.  

For one of its pitch competitions, the club brought in workshop leaders and mentors with entrepreneurial experience to support participants.  

“It’s been a great showcase of the talent, creativity and innovation of students right here at UBC,” said Jackson.  

For students looking to take their academic interests beyond their coursework, UBC MUNSA and UBC BioInnovate offer opportunities to explore different fields, develop practical skills and connect with other students. 

Get Involved 

UBC Model United Nations Student Association (MUNSA)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/munsaubc/ 

BioInnovate UBC

Website: https://www.bioinnovateubc.ca/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioinnovateubc/ 

AMS Club Directory 

Explore more student clubs and find opportunities to get involved: https://amsclubs.ca/ 

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About the Author

Jacqueline Tung is a student journalist with BCIT News and a Broadcast and Online Journalism student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She is a UBC alumna with a background in International Relations and Psychology. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Vancouver, she is passionate about multimedia storytelling and covering human-centered stories, local voices and community issues.  

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From sold-out stages to free open mics: UBC Ballet Club and UBC Comedy Club keep campus arts and culture alive

By Jacqueline Tung, AMS Social Media Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs 2026)

After years without a showcase, the UBC Ballet Club returned to the stage this year, earning the club the AMS Arts and Culture Award.  

The award recognizes student clubs that make meaningful contributions to the cultural life of the UBC community through creativity, artistic expression and engagement. 

The club’s return to the stage came through Nocturne, its first showcase since 2019. The performance brought together 85 dancers and sold out its venue, marking a notable contribution to arts and culture on campus.  

Beyond the showcase, the club offered low-cost weekly classes, workshops and performance opportunities for students with different levels of experience throughout the year. 

“The UBC Ballet Club’s main purpose is to make ballet accessible for all,” said Maria Djordjevic, president of the UBC Ballet Club. 

The club has also seen steady growth in membership and social media presence over the past year, with returning members across its executive team, performance company dancers and club members.  

“We are keeping this art form alive and thriving on campus,” said Djordjevic. 

The UBC Comedy Club was also recognized as an Arts and Culture Award nominee for its efforts to make comedy more accessible to the UBC community.  

The club hosted free open mics and beginner-friendly workshops with professionals from the local comedy scene. 

“Our club focuses on making comedy more accessible and low-pressure for the UBC community,” said Wayne Fen, president of UBC Comedy Club. 

Fen said its executive team and audience both doubled in size this year, while the club produced twice as many shows as it did the previous year. 

One of those shows, Not Seeing Anyone, came together after performers dropped out three weeks before the event. The executive team rebuilt the production from scratch, creating one of the club’s most popular blind-dating shows. 

If you’re looking to get involved in the arts on campus, UBC Ballet Club and UBC Comedy Club offer opportunities to participate, perform and connect with other students on campus.  

Get Involved 

UBC Ballet Club

Website: https://ubcballetclub.wixsite.com/ubcballetclub 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubcballet/ 

UBC Comedy Club

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubccomedyclub 

AMS Club Directory 

Explore more student clubs and find opportunities to get involved: https://amsclubs.ca/ 

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About the Author

Jacqueline Tung is a student journalist with BCIT News and a Broadcast and Online Journalism student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She is a UBC alumna with a background in International Relations and Psychology. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Vancouver, she is passionate about multimedia storytelling and covering human-centered stories, local voices and community issues.  

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Behind a more inclusive campus: UBC Young Women in Business and UBC Hope to House

By Jacqueline Tung, AMS Social Media Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs 2026)

For some students, inclusion starts with easier access to career guidance, mentorship and community. UBC Young Women in Business (YWiB) is one of the student clubs leading efforts to make those opportunities more accessible and UBC a more inclusive campus.  

This year, the club won the AMS Inclusivity Award for expanding access to opportunities that help students build confidence, develop their skills and find meaningful connections.   

The award celebrates clubs that foster a welcoming, supportive, and accessible community where students from different backgrounds can feel empowered to participate and belong.  

“What makes our club unique is really focusing on the different variety of events,” said Juliana Avsec, Co-President of UBC YWiB.   

Throughout the year, YWiB offered various programs focused on academic success, professional development and personal growth, including mentorship programs, case competitions, networking and other social events for members.  

UBC YWiB Co-Preident Cassidy Karin said the club’s International Women’s Day Gala was one of the year’s highlights, calling it “a beautiful celebration of all the work we’ve put in throughout the year.” 

The club also made its executive hiring and mentorship programs more equitable by implementing new hiring rubrics for its executive team and applying similar approaches when recruiting mentors and mentees.  

UBC Hope to House, the award’s nominee, takes a different approach to inclusion by raising awareness about homelessness in Vancouver and connecting students with housing and mental health resources.  

Co-President Moyowa Ometoruwa said the club also connects students with volunteer opportunities and creates spaces for conversations about housing insecurity in Vancouver.  

For Ometoruwa, one of the highlights of the year was Clubs Day last September, where members met new students and formed new connections. She said the club saw its strongest growth in membership and followers this year.  

“We’re still growing and excited to continue doing so,” she added. 

Whether you’re looking to build professional connections, find mentorship or get involved in conversations around housing and community, UBC Young Women in Business and UBC Hope to House offer opportunities to find support and build meaningful connections.

Get Involved 

Interested in getting involved on campus? Learn more about the clubs featured in this year’s Inclusivity Award.  

UBC Young Women In Business  

Website: https://ywib.ca/ubc 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ywibubc/ 

UBC Hope to House 

Website: https://amsclubs.ca/hopetohouse-awareness-initiative/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubchopetohouse/ 

AMS Club Directory 

Explore more student clubs and find opportunities to get involved: https://amsclubs.ca/ 

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About the Author

Jacqueline Tung is a student journalist with BCIT News and a Broadcast and Online Journalism student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She is a UBC alumna with a background in International Relations and Psychology. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Vancouver, she is passionate about multimedia storytelling and covering human-centered stories, local voices and community issues.  

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Beyond the sport: How UBC Squash Club and UBC Muay Thai are building community

By Jacqueline Tung, AMS Social Media Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs 2026)

There may not be a squash court on campus, but that has not stopped UBC Squash Club from building its community from the ground up.  

This year, the club won the AMS Recreation Award for expanding access to squash and creating opportunities for students with different levels of experience to participate in the sport.  

The award celebrates clubs that promote student wellbeing, encourage participation and build community through accessible recreational activities. 

For UBC Squash Club, building that community came with a clear challenge — there are no squash courts on campus.  

“We really thought with no squash court on campus, we’d get five people signing up,” said Cara James, Treasurer of UBC Squash Club. “But with 75 signing up, willing to take a bus, an hour to play, it’s clear that there’s a real need for squash and a want for squash on campus.”  

The club offered weekly drop-in sessions and beginner-friendly programs throughout the year, including a women-only beginner session that drew 15 participants in September last year. 

“Most of them had never held a racket before but were still coming every week and have just improved so much,” said James. “It’s been really nice to see that — grassroots sports in action.” 

The club also formed a competitive team made up of four men and four women after holding tryouts.

“Seeing these competitive players take what they’ve learned in these classes and come back and teach the beginners has been a real full-circle moment for us,” said James.  

UBC Muay Thai was also nominated for the award this year after seeing an increase in membership through collaboration with other martial arts clubs.  

“We are able to give our members the opportunities to go into actual Muay Thai gyms and train and be taught by professional fighters that are world-renowned, which I think is really cool,” said Tara Mazarei, coach of UBC Muay Thai.  

The club also introduced strategy and sparring events, where members watched professional fights, discussed techniques and put what they learned into practice during sparring sessions.  

“We don’t just focus on everybody becoming better athletes, but we also focus on becoming better people and just having a better community,” said Mazarei. 

Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time or looking to train with others, both UBC Squash Club and UBC Muay Thai offer great opportunities to get active, meet other students and build community through sports. 

Get Involved 

Looking to get active and connect with other students at UBC? Learn more about the clubs featured in this year’s Recreation Award. 

UBC Squash Club 

Website: https://www.ubcsquashclub.ca/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubcsquash 

UBC Muay Thai  

Website: https://ubcmuaythai.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubcmuaythai 

AMS Club Directory 

Explore more student clubs and find opportunities to get involved: https://amsclubs.ca/ 

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About the Author

Jacqueline Tung is a student journalist with BCIT News and a Broadcast and Online Journalism student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She is a UBC alumna with a background in International Relations and Psychology. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Vancouver, she is passionate about multimedia storytelling and covering human-centered stories, local voices and community issues.  

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More than a degree: How these undergraduate societies are shaping the UBC student experience

By Jacqueline Tung, AMS Social Media Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs 2026)

Whether it’s introducing new events, connecting students with professionals or investing in future students, undergraduate societies across UBC continue to shape the student experience beyond the classroom. This year, the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) and Pharmacy Undergraduate Society (PhUS) have been recognized as recipients of the AMS Constituency of the Year and AMS Small Constituency of the Year awards. 

The AMS Constituency of the Year award recognizes undergraduate societies that have made notable contributions to student life, including efforts to support members through new and improved initiatives and make an impact across campus.  

Creating opportunities beyond the classroom 

This year, the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) was named the AMS Constituency of the Year. 

Over the past year, KUS created more opportunities for students to get involved, growing its volunteer team to nearly 200 students and introducing new events to support students outside the classroom.  

“At KUS, we really strive to give our students the best undergrad experience they can get,” said Isabella Pohang, President of KUS. 

The undergraduate society hosted events such as Scrub Crawl, CPR training sessions and KINference, a conference where students could learn from healthcare professionals and build connections in the field. 

“We really want to give our students all that they can get, whether that be in different classes and also to just support them along the way,” said Pohang. 

The Commerce Undergraduate Society (CUS) was also recognized as a nominee for its involvement in initiatives such as the Sauder Powerhouse project, a new building that will create more space for hands-on learning, collaboration and connections between students, faculty and industry leaders. 

“The phenomenal contribution for the Sauder Powerhouse project… will go on to create a legacy for the future of Sauder students,” said Luke Parolin, President of CUS. 

With nearly 400 student leaders involved in the undergraduate society, Parolin highlighted its commitment to giving back to future generations of students. 

Investing in the next generation of students 

Pharmacy Undergraduate Society (PhUS) was named AMS Small Constituency of the Year. 

PhUS was recognized for its effort to support pharmacy students and invest in resources for future cohorts. The undergraduate society secured approximately $40,000 in sponsorship funding and received an additional $30,000 toward renovating the student lounge. 

“A big priority for us this year was making sure that future generations of pharmacists and pharmacy students at UBC have everything that we had this year — and to leave things off better than we started,” said Alvin Adams, President of PhUS. 

The Vancouver School of Economics Undergraduate Society (VSEUS) was also nominated for the award for its commitment to supporting students’ academic, extracurricular and personal development. 

“This year, our student body decided to invest in itself,” said Nour Eid, President of VSEUS. 

Through a successful fee increase referendum, the society increased funding for student grants by more than 70 per cent and funding for student clubs by more than 30 per cent. 

Eid added that balancing academic life with student support is at the heart of the VSEUS experience. 

“One day we can be writing an economic analysis in our Econ Gazette, and then the next day we’ll be dressing up as Santa or handing out flowers on Valentine’s Day,” said Eid. 

If you’re looking to get involved at UBC, undergraduate societies are a great way to meet new people, explore opportunities within your program and help shape your student experience.  

Get Involved 

Interested in connecting with other students, joining events or getting involved in your undergraduate community? Learn more about your faculty’s undergraduate society and explore opportunities to participate: 

Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) 

Website: https://www.ubckus.ca/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kus_ubc 

Pharmacy Undergraduate Society (PhUS) 

Website: https://ubcphus.org 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubcphus 

Commerce Undergraduate Society (CUS) 

Website: https://www.cus.ca 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cusubc 

Vancouver School of Economics Undergraduate Society (VSEUS) 

Website: https://www.vseus.ca 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vseusubc 

AMS Student Associations  

Learn more about your faculty’s undergraduate society and find your constituency: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/about-us/student-council/student-associations/ 

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About the Author

Jacqueline Tung is a student journalist with BCIT News and a Broadcast and Online Journalism student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She is a UBC alumna with a background in International Relations and Psychology. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Vancouver, she is passionate about multimedia storytelling and covering human-centered stories, local voices and community issues.