The UBC Pondcast

In this season, we will be focusing on Sustainability 🍂. We interviewed various members of UBC who work in the realm of sustainability!  In this episode, our host Ivona interviews Alec Blair, a lecturer with the UBC Department of Geography.  See links below for more:  Ubyssey Interview with Alec The Anthropocene Project  Ice Watch (Olafur Eliasson) Group of 7 - Harris Alec's Website | Instagram 🎶: peacocktracks

In this season, we will be focusing on Sustainability 🍃. We interviewed various members of UBC who work in the realm of sustainability,  specifically what has changed during the pandemic, and what we can do moving forward. In this episode, our host Sarah interviews Jenny Goren, a Zero Waste Coordinator about her experience, her day-to-day in her role, and what we can do in our daily lives.  🎶: peacocktracks

In this season we will be focusing on Sustainability 🌿. We interviewed various members of UBC who work in the realm of sustainability, and specifically what has changed during the pandemic, and what we can do moving forward.  In our first episode, our host Sarah interviews Dr. Jiaying Zhao, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at UBC and is also the Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Sustainability.

In this season of the Pondcast we are focusing on career development. We interviewed former UBC students and chatted with them about their time at UBC, what they learned, and what that transition into their career looked like. Since we are in that time of year that many folks are graduating and thinking about their future, we specifically focus on advice these alumni have for those of us who may be graduating. In our third episode, our host Camille interviews Joel (he/him), a teacher who did both his undergrad (math/ theatre) and teaching degree at UBC. Camille dives into how Joel switched majors, how he decided to go into education, entering the job force during a pandemic, and much more!

Welcome back to the UBC Pondcast! We are so happy to be coming at you with another season. In this season we will be focusing on career development. We interviewed former UBC students and chatted with them about their time at UBC, what they learned, and what that transition into their career looked like. Since we are in that time of year that many folks are graduating and thinking about their future, we specifically focus on advice these alumni have for those of us who may be graduating. In our first episode, our host Camille interviews Marcus (he/him), a former LFS student and leader at UBC. Camille dives into how Marcus chose his current career, what influenced this decision, and what challenges he faced along the way.

In this season which focuses on mental health, we finish by talking with resident of Ponderosa Commons: Siscilie. Our host, Camille, interviews Siscilie regarding her experience with mental health and advice she has for students during COVID times. Thanks for tuning in for Season 1 of The UBC Pondcast! Stay tuned for Season 2…

In this season which focuses on mental health, we continue by talking with the UBC AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre. Our host, Camille, interviews Claire regarding how the SASC supports students with their mental health, techniques for coping with stress during COVID times, and how to reach out for help. If you’re a student living at UBC and you would like to learn more about the SASC, you can find more information at amssasc.ca or by emailing sasc@ams.ubc.ca.

In this season which focuses on mental health, we continue by meeting resident of Ponderosa Commons: Vikram. Our host, Camille, interviews Vikram regarding his experience with mental health, techniques for coping with the difficulties of student life during COVID times, and how to reach out for help. If you’re a student living in residence and you would like support with your mental health, you can make an appointment to see one of UBC’s Counsellors in Residence here: https://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/counsellor-in-residence/.

In this season of the Pondcast, we interviewed various members of UBC who work in the realm of sustainability! In our third episode, our host Sarah interviews Kshamta Hunter, Manager of Sustainability Student Engagement at UBC. Kshamta is also a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy.  For more information about UBC Sustainability go to https://sustain.ubc.ca/ Sustainability Ambassador Program: https://sustain.ubc.ca/get-involved/sustainability-ambassadors-program Sustainability Scholars Internship Program: https://sustain.ubc.ca/teaching-applied-learning/ubc-sustainability-scholars-program Centre for Sport and Sustainability, Play it Green podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XI4gv0k3Nw Music by peacocktracks

In this season of the Pondcast, we interviewed various members of UBC who work in the realm of sustainability! In our second episode, our host Sarah interviews John Madden, Director of Sustainability and Engineering at Campus and Community Planning. We hope you enjoy the episode!  Music by peacocktracks

*We would like to place a content warning for conversations around mental health, as well as toxic and unhealthy relationships throughout this episode.* In this season of the Pondcast, we will be focusing on career development. We interviewed former UBC students and chatted with them about their time at UBC, what they learned, and what the transition into their career looked like. Since we are in that time of year that many folks are graduating and thinking about their future, we specifically focus on advice these alumni have for those of us who may be graduating.  In our fourth episode, our host Camille interviews Gabi, who graduated from UBC in 2020, in the International Relations and Spanish program. Gabi, who now works for Global Affairs Canada, talks with Camille about her career journey, her experience in University, graduating in a pandemic, and much more. UBC Resources mentioned in the episode: UBC Toastmasters: https://www.ubctoastmasters.ca/ Arts Co-op: https://artscoop.ubc.ca/ Centre for Student Involvement and Careers: https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/centre-student-involvement-careers Wellness Centre: https://students.ubc.ca/health/wellness-centre AMS Sexual Assault Support Center (SASC): https://www.amssasc.ca/ Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO): https://svpro.ubc.ca/

In this season of the Pondcast we will be focusing on career development. We interviewed former UBC students and chatted with them about their time at UBC, what they learned, and what that transition into their career looked like. Since we are in that time of year that many folks are graduating and thinking about their future, we specifically focus on advice these alumni have for those of us who may be graduating. In our second episode, our host Camille interviews Catherine (she/her), a first-year medical student who graduated with a Biology degree. Camille dives into how Catherine chose her degree, what has influenced her path, graduating in a pandemic and much much more.

In this season which focuses on mental health, we begin by meeting UBC’s Counsellors in Residence: Freeman and Karen. Our host, Camille, interviews our counsellors regarding common struggles of students, techniques for coping with the difficulties of student life during COVID times, and how to reach out for help. If you’re a student living in residence and you’re feeling persistently stressed, anxious, or sad, you can make an appointment to see one of UBC’s Counsellors in Residence.