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The Jump Start Orientation Leader Experience

After two weeks long of training, here I was, rolling my suitcase into first year residence again. I’ve had a good time as a Jump Start participant before, and I credit a lot of my friendships I’ve made to those first two weeks of being in Vancouver. I sure hoped that this time around I would be the one to help create good memories, facilitate friendships, and be a resource for incoming students.

The Jump Start Student Experience

It's nerve-racking to start a new journey in another country! When I first landed in Canada two years ago, I was nervous yet excited at the same time. Here's my story.

Meet Your Orientation Leaders!

We know you're probably excited to start Vantage College this year, but you're not the only one - your fun and friendly Orientation Leaders this year can't wait to meet you! They will be the students to help you settle in and learn all you need to know about UBC and Vancouver. Here's what they want you to know.