Here are some of the pictures from yesterday's party, for those who attended :)
You can click on the pictures to enlarge them!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
ASSIST Farewell Party pictures
Hey guys and girls,
Here are some of the pictures from yesterday's party, for those who attended :)
You can click on the pictures to enlarge them!
Here are some of the pictures from yesterday's party, for those who attended :)
You can click on the pictures to enlarge them!
September and October festivals
Hey folks,
Here is some stuff you can check out/do in the next couple months:
Here is some stuff you can check out/do in the next couple months:
September
Vancouver Fringe Festival: September 6 - 16, 2007
Pick of the Fringe: September 20 - 23, 2007
Terry Fox Run: September 28, 2007
26th Vancouver International Film Festival: September 27-October 12, 2007
Vancouver Shakespeare Festival, Bard on the Beach: May 31 - September 23, 2007
Vancouver International Comedy Festival:
September 17 - 23, 2007
October
Vancouver International Writers Festival: October 16-21, 2007
Vancouver Film Festival: September 27-October 12, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Academic and social schedules!
Here are the long-anticipated academic and social schedules for ASSIST 2007. You will all be receiving hard copies of these but you can also look online for the most up-to-date versions!
ASSIST Academics:
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hvlfakdpqpdv6abaucu3f4v0n8%40group.calendar.google.com
ASSIST Social
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=mighpase2np8epkn76moah0k3c%40group.calendar.google.com
ASSIST Academics:
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hvlfakdpqpdv6abaucu3f4v0n8%40group.calendar.google.com
ASSIST Social
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=mighpase2np8epkn76moah0k3c%40group.calendar.google.com
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Vancouver-is-amazing!
I think that pictures, in this case, do speak louder than words.
Wreck Beach fun
More of Wreck Beach
This is Kits beach! Please notice the mountains in the background.
The Grassy Knoll - a point of pride for all UBC students
Downtown Vancouver.
This is Kits beach! Please notice the mountains in the background.
The Grassy Knoll - a point of pride for all UBC students
Downtown Vancouver.Wednesday, July 18, 2007
ASSIST Social Events
Dzifa, Robyn, Sandra and Sonja, the Residence Life student staff team, are planning various social and cultural events to complement the learning you will be doing in the classroom during ASSIST. These events will help you form bonds with other ASSIST and UBC students, help you feel more at ease at UBC and Vancouver, help you learn how to manage your time and have a healthy lifestyle... the list goes on.
To give you a bit of a teaser, here are some of the social events we have planned for the first week of ASSIST: A gathering where you will all get to know each other. A trip to get your U-Cards and U-Passes. An info-session on how to get around Vancouver. A workshop on student services. Grocery shopping trips. A trip to open bank accounts. A walking, interactive tour of Vancouver! A visit to a festival. A beach picnic.
Since ASSIST lasts for two weeks, you can look forward to lots more! There also may or may not be a secret, surprise event planned.. stay tuned for clues and more information!
To give you a bit of a teaser, here are some of the social events we have planned for the first week of ASSIST: A gathering where you will all get to know each other. A trip to get your U-Cards and U-Passes. An info-session on how to get around Vancouver. A workshop on student services. Grocery shopping trips. A trip to open bank accounts. A walking, interactive tour of Vancouver! A visit to a festival. A beach picnic.
Since ASSIST lasts for two weeks, you can look forward to lots more! There also may or may not be a secret, surprise event planned.. stay tuned for clues and more information!
Friday, July 6, 2007
Summer!
I really like summer in Vancouver. One of the reasons I like it is because it reminds me of ASSIST last year, which was, for me, the perfect introduction to UBC and Canada. I loved those excitement-filled days and the joy of exploring a new, beautiful city, and meeting amazing people from all over the world.
Now that it is summer again and all my classes have ended, I have more time to wander around and discover some of the gems of this city - including the beaches. And speaking of beaches, as of two days ago, I have officially swam in the ocean! It was cold (as in, 16 degrees Celsius cold), but very refreshing. One thing I really like about Vancouver is that it doesn't get too hot in the summer - and you don't get the smog and haze that some other large cities have. It's a great feeling to be able to lie on the beach and look up at the clear, cloudless, brilliantly blue sky. And guess what - in just a little over a month, we will all be enjoying this delightful city together!
I realise that this post is desperately needing photos, but I unfortunately don't have my camera cable with me right now. I'll try to upload them next week. Stay tuned for pictures of beautiful Vancity!
Now that it is summer again and all my classes have ended, I have more time to wander around and discover some of the gems of this city - including the beaches. And speaking of beaches, as of two days ago, I have officially swam in the ocean! It was cold (as in, 16 degrees Celsius cold), but very refreshing. One thing I really like about Vancouver is that it doesn't get too hot in the summer - and you don't get the smog and haze that some other large cities have. It's a great feeling to be able to lie on the beach and look up at the clear, cloudless, brilliantly blue sky. And guess what - in just a little over a month, we will all be enjoying this delightful city together!
I realise that this post is desperately needing photos, but I unfortunately don't have my camera cable with me right now. I'll try to upload them next week. Stay tuned for pictures of beautiful Vancity!
Friday, June 8, 2007
Quotes from last year's ASSIST!
Here are some comments ASSIST 06 students gave about ASSIST:
"Feeling lost at UBC? ASSIST really helps." - Suwiman W., Thailand, Arts
"ASSIST gives one an opportunity to meet and get to know other international students on a more personal level. It is a great way to start a new life, in a new country, and a new school" - Naeem M., Tanzania, Engineering
"The best (only) way to start life at UBC." - Nasir Z., Malaysia, Engineering
"ASSIST is awesome!" - Jack L., China, Commerce
"I learned how to get by in Vancouver, where to shop, where the cinemas and theatres are and I even learned simple but essential things like how to take the bus." - Carolina A., Colombia, Arts/Science
"Start your new life with the right step - start with ASSIST" - Ryusei A., Brazil/Japan, Engineering
"ASSIST is the best way to begin studying at UBC" - Said P., Mexico, Arts
"The most awesome part of ASSIST is that it really helps you to know more people. Studying and socializing with the same cohort of people for 2 weeks really gives you a chance to know others more in depth, and not only just know their names. Some of my best friends now in UBC are from ASSIST" - Daniel L., Hong Kong, Arts
"Feeling lost at UBC? ASSIST really helps." - Suwiman W., Thailand, Arts
"ASSIST gives one an opportunity to meet and get to know other international students on a more personal level. It is a great way to start a new life, in a new country, and a new school" - Naeem M., Tanzania, Engineering
"The best (only) way to start life at UBC." - Nasir Z., Malaysia, Engineering
"ASSIST is awesome!" - Jack L., China, Commerce
"I learned how to get by in Vancouver, where to shop, where the cinemas and theatres are and I even learned simple but essential things like how to take the bus." - Carolina A., Colombia, Arts/Science
"Start your new life with the right step - start with ASSIST" - Ryusei A., Brazil/Japan, Engineering
"ASSIST is the best way to begin studying at UBC" - Said P., Mexico, Arts
"The most awesome part of ASSIST is that it really helps you to know more people. Studying and socializing with the same cohort of people for 2 weeks really gives you a chance to know others more in depth, and not only just know their names. Some of my best friends now in UBC are from ASSIST" - Daniel L., Hong Kong, Arts
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