Welcome to September’s issue of GradProspect, the newsletter for prospective students on ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ’s graduate programs.
This month, we invite you to connect with us at one of our upcoming application advice webinars. We also get advice from our Graduate Student Ambassadors on the differences between their previous degree and graduate studies at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ, as well as hear faculty advice on how to write a strong statement of interest.Ìý
Join us online for grad school application advice
Now that application season is underway for September 2024 entry – we’re hosting a range of online sessions to support you in making your application as strong as possible. Connect with us onlineÌýon Instagram, LinkedIn and Zoom to hear advice from across the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà grad school community. Below is a selection of just some of our upcoming sessions, see the full listÌýon our info-sessions page.Ìý
AMA — Finding and reaching out to prospective supervisors
Sep 8 at 10 AM (Instagram)
For many research-focusedÌýgraduate programs you’ll need to find and secure a supervisor before submitting your application. In this AMA we'll explain how you can search for a supervisor and how to reach out once you have found them. We'll also be answering your questions.Ìý
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ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Grad School info session
September 14 at 10 AM (LinkedIn and Zoom)
In this session we’ll provide a high-level overview of graduate school at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃÌýand the application process. This session is a great intro to graduate study at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ.Ìý
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Applying to grad school at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ
September 20Ìýat 5 PMÌý(LinkedIn and Zoom)
In this session, we’ll break down the graduate school application at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ. Explaining the process, key application elements and we provide some tips on strengthening your application.
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Applying to research-focusedÌýprogramsÌý
September 29 at 10 AM (LinkedIn and Zoom)
There are numerous MSc and doctoral research-focused (aka thesis-required) programs at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ. Typically, these programs have coursework components followed by an in-depth research project or thesis. In this webinar, we focus on applying to suchÌýprograms and highlightÌýunique application elements
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How to write a strong statement of interest
An important component of most graduate school applications is the statement of interest. Also known as a statement of intent, it is an overview of your academic and/or professional goals and a description of how these align with the graduate program. This is your opportunity to show your understanding of the field of study, your motivation, and illustrate why you'll be a great addition to the program to which you've applied.Ìý
Read our breakdown of how to write a good statement of interest, including some tips on what to do if you get writer's block. Plus check out the video below from Professor Hadi Dowlatabadi.
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Learn more about putting together your application to ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà in our Application & Admission section and download our Application Guide.Ìý
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Ask an ambassador — Are there differences between your previous degree and the one at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ?Ìý
Hear advice from successful applicants to ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ's graduate programs. This month our ambassadors talk about the differences between their previous degree and their current degree at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ.Ìý
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First Nations Longhouse turnsÌý30!Ìý
Celebrating 30 years, the Longhouse is a "home away from home" for Indigenous students at ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà — offering spaces for everything from community building to smudging, from mental health to academic support.Ìý
Student offerings include a study lounge with kitchenette, quiet study room, and various meeting rooms. Meanwhile, academic programming and student-orientated events take place in the Great Hall.
The Longhouse also hosts , a peer-run space for students to connect with an Elder or ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà professor, make lunch, meet friends between classes, and participate in student-led social activities. .
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Latest graduate community news
This month we celebrate thirteenÌýdoctoral students and seven postdoctoral fellows who have received awards totaling more than $500K through Vanier Scholarships and Banting Fellowships. We learn about the noise impact on orcas off the BC CoastÌýthrough research from a recent grad and hear about a ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà study that debunks stereotypes of homeless people’s spending habits. Read more.
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Blog —Ìý10 things I wish I had known before I started my PhD
Support groups, networking and the importance of saying 'no', are just some of the things graduate student Ran Xiang (PhD candidate, Art Education) wish they had known before starting their PhD. Read Ran's blog's for insight into life as a PhD student.Ìý
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