Spotlight type: Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Harry Riley
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Choosing UBC and Materials Engineering As a high school student in South Africa, Harry had been considering different universities across Europe and North America. He was already interested in Materials Engineering, but UBC's general first-year…
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Hashemi
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From Music Dreams to Mechanical EngineeringAmy’s path to UBC Engineering was anything but traditional. In high school, she excelled in AP physics and chemistry while balancing athletics, particularly hockey. Though she dreamed of being a musician, a…
Alumni Spotlight: Sam Bunka
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Why did you choose Mechatronics?Sam started his journey at UBC with a somewhat arbitrary decision to pursue engineering, driven by a desire in science and technology. Initially unsure of which engineering discipline to choose, Sam opted for the…
Alumni Spotlight: Colin Pereira
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What was your experience like in the UBC Engineering program?Colin reflects on his time at UBC as a blend of exhilarating highs and challenging lows. "You have these really high emotional bursts of happiness when you've gotten great grades…
Alumni Spotlight: Abdullah Abusamak
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Can you share your journey as a UBC student?Abdullah Abusamak graduated from UBC Okanagan in 2023 with a degree in Civil Engineering and a Minor in Management. Transitioning into university was challenging, as he had completed his high school…
Alumni Spotlight: Alice Brais
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This interview was conducted by TECHNATION, and the article originally appeared on TECHNATION's website as part of their Career Ready Program success story series.Background & MotivationAlice’s academic journey was anything but ordinary…
Alumni Spotlight: Koen Duineveld
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In this Alumni Spotlight, we delve into the inspiring career journey of Koen Duineveld, a UBC Mining Engineering graduate. From co-op student to Drill and Blast Engineer at Elk Valley Resources (EVR), Koen’s story showcases the value of persistence…
Alumni Spotlight: Mansi Tandon
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As a UBC alum, Mansi shared her inspiring career path, offering a firsthand look into the diverse opportunities available to engineering graduates.