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Area of Study: Computer Science
Academic Interests: Mathematics
What motivated you to be a tutor? I like helping people achieve their academic goals
What do you like to do in your free time? I like playing volleyball, listening to music, drawing and volunteering
Area of Study: Master of Public Health (I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology (Physiology Specialization) and a Minor in Sociology)
Academic Interests: Statistics
What motivated you to be a tutor? I find it very rewarding when I help students understand course content and achieve their goals!
What do you like to do in your free time? I spend too much time at the gym
Area of Study: Computer Science
What motivated you to be a tutor? Helping other students is rewarding
What do you like to do in your free time? Public speaking, playing basketball, cooking
Area of Study: Economics
Academic Interests: Psychology
What motivated you to be a tutor? The opportunity to positively impact my peers and help them perform to the best of their ability.
What do you like to do in your free time? Basketball
Area of Study: Psychology
Academic Interests: I find research in psychology very exciting! I’m currently in the Honours program where I’m working on a project under a graduate student at the Centre for Gambling Research.
What motivated you to be a tutor? The opportunity to help students achieve their academic goals along with sharing my love for psychology with them!
What do you like to do in your free time? When I’m not studying, I enjoy reading, cooking new dishes and going on long walks!
Area of Study: Computer Engineering
What motivated you to be a tutor? I wanted to help first years with their transition from high school to university
What do you like to do in your free time? basketball, coding, working out
Area of Study: Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
Academic Interests: Mathematics, Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Structural Mechanics
What motivated you to be a tutor? I’m driven to tutor by a desire to assist others, guiding them through challenges and empowering their learning journey.
What do you like to do in your free time? Badminton, Cooking, Hiking, Traveling, Reading
Area of Study: Chemical engineering
What motivated you to be a tutor? Helping students and fine tuning my own skills
What do you like to do in your free time? Golf
Area of Study: International Economics
Academic Interests: Sustainable development/environmental economic policy, and a lot of my experience has been in the education field as well.
What motivated you to be a tutor? It’s a bit nerdy, actually! I love econ, math, and developing educational programming, so tutoring seemed like a good fit.
What do you like to do in your free time? I find it hard to sit still so I do a lot of activities like running, hiking, dance, and weightlifting. I also love creative writing, and I write for the Ubyssey whenever I can.
Area of Study: Biomedical Engineering
Academic Interests: Medicine
What motivated you to be a tutor? I hope that I can help students achieve their academic goals and help lessen the difficulty of adjusting to university-level courses.
What do you like to do in your free time? Volunteering
Area of Study: Biology with Minor in Microbiology and Immunology
Academic Interests: Exploring the interconnectedness among Immunology, Neurobiology, and Molecular Physiology.
What motivated you to be a tutor? I have always been passionate about tutoring and have pursued it as a goal since I was a child. Helping my fellow students and strengthening my own understanding of concepts has been a rewarding experience for me.
What do you like to do in your free time? Working out, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Student clubs, and going out with my friends.
Area of Study: Biology Major and French Minor
What motivated you to be a tutor? The ability to help others build confidence and skills to excel in their studies and become lifelong learners.
What do you like to do in your free time? Outside of school, I like to ski, go on hikes, read, and explore the city’s cafés
Area of Study: Mathematics and Computer Science
What motivated you to be a tutor? Seeing how I benefited from others helping me academically in first year.
What do you like to do in your free time? Biking, Hiking, Photography and Chess
Area of Study: Medicine
What motivated you to be a tutor? I have always been passionate about education, and I hope to use my experiences to support students on their MCAT.
What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy skating, rollerblading, skiing, and going on walks. I also like to stay indoors and read, listen to music, watch reality tv, and go to cute cafes/dessert places!
Area of Study: Manufacturing Engineering
What motivated you to be a tutor? The joy that people get after doing good makes me happy
What do you like to do in your free time? Volunteering, contact sports, f1
Area of Study: Master of Forestry
Academic Interests: GIS, Urban Studies, Statistics, Biology
What motivated you to be a tutor? Considering a future in academia/teaching
What do you like to do in your free time? Football (soccer), debating, animation, design
Area of Study: Biochemistry
Academic Interests: research/ medical anthropology/ healthcare
What motivated you to be a tutor? The process of teaching and the wonderful AMS tutoring services team
What do you like to do in your free time? badminton, music
Area of Study: Microbiology and Immunology
What motivated you to be a tutor? Passion for teaching and helping others succeed in their learning journey drove me to become a tutor.
What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy coaching and playing basketball. During my free time, I like to play chess and workout.
Area of Study: Computer Engineering
Academic Interests: Programming and Software Development
What motivated you to be a tutor? The ability to be able to share my experience and knowledge with others brings me joy and pleasure.
What do you like to do in your free time? Vice President Technology Google Developers Student Club UBC. Developer @ UBC Launch Pad, working out, and swimming are some of my interests and passions.
Area of Study: Pharmacy
Academic Interests: Biochemistry
What motivated you to be a tutor? I want to share my knowledge with other students interested in the same topics as me!
What do you like to do in your free time? Hiking, skiing, being outdoors, food, Irish dance
Area of Study: Chemical and Biological Engineering
Academic Interests: Economics, Molecular Biology
What motivated you to be a tutor? I read that teaching is the best form of learning
What do you like to do in your free time? Intramurals, UBC iGEM
Area of Study: Honours in Integrated Sciences
What motivated you to be a tutor? I want to be someone that lights the way for my students. I want to bring out their best.
What do you like to do in your free time? I’m a science YouTuber called “Nanorooms”. I show computer scientists the amazing world of biology.
Area of Study: Law
Academic Interests: Math and philosophy background
What motivated you to be a tutor? Desire to help lessen the barrier that the LSAT can present for prospective law students
What do you like to do in your free time? Hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, skiing
Area of Study: Honours Economics
Academic Interests: Considering pursuing a minor in Mathematics.
What motivated you to be a tutor? I enjoy explaining complicated topics and helping people!
What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy playing football and going to concerts.
Area of Study: Statistics and Economics
Academic Interests: Mathematics and Computer Science
What motivated you to be a tutor? Being able to help others understand complex ideas and concepts is rewarding
What do you like to do in your free time? Badminton, Guitar, Football, Reading, etc.
Area of Study: Combined Major in Computer Science and Mathematics
What motivated you to be a tutor? To spread the message that Math can be for everyone.
What do you like to do in your free time? Music, Badminton.
Area of Study: Pharmacology
What motivated you to be a tutor? I’m excited to help students gain confidence in their first year subjects.
What do you like to do in your free time? When I’m not in school, I like to volunteer in my free time!
Area of Study: Behavioural Neuroscience
Academic Interests: Cognition and Perception, Theory of Mind, and Gestalt Psychology
What motivated you to be a tutor? I see it as an opportunity to use my knowledge towards making people’s lives easier.
What do you like to do in your free time? Taekwondo and Sketching!