Beyond the face: Meet Alejandra

Environmental Studies student Alejandra Llanes wants to design green buildings for a more eco-friendly future.

Beyond the face: Meet Nikki

Sociology student Nikki Tran was worried she’d never figure out her career path; once she stopped worrying, she found a program that made her happy.

Inspired by Apple and SpaceX

Engingeering student Gurmaan Gary Brar in fabrication lab, photo by David Denofreo

Engineering student Gurmaan Brar wants to change the future of technology.

Start small, dream big: Harvard grad kicked off career at Douglas

Yu-Ru Liu’s passion for mathematics took her from Douglas College to McGill, Harvard and the University of Waterloo.

University Transfer student follows his heart all the way to UBC and his own business

Searaj Alam took his time to find the right career path. Now, he gets to do what he loves.

Making an investment in a smart education

The right schooling and a money-smart mom helped Kim Banh launch a financial planning career.

Science grad aims to open specialized pharmacy

When she first came to Canada, Ariana Pourbabak had no friends or family in her new country – and she didn’t speak a word of English. Fast-forward to a year or so later, and the Iranian-born student had not only learned the language, but was able to step into the role as a tutor for other students at Douglas College Learning Centre. Now, the Douglas College grad is in her third year of Pharmacy at UBC, after transferring from the Associate of Science degree program in 2013. “It was very difficult when I… Read More