Are you a new resident to St. John’s College? Then get an Early Start! If you are a current resident, you are welcome to join in. The events in the schedule below in bold and red print are events that require registration.
From August 13 – 24, 2018, we are offering our Early Start Orientation program. Check out the SJC Early Start August 2018 Schedule!
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Fun with celebration of light: Fireworks-Sweden w/Mina Meet at the SJC Clocktower @7:45pm |
Yum! Restaurant Trip to House of Dosas w/Vaishnavi (6.30 pm onward)
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Fun with Celebration of Light: Fireworks- Meet at the SJC Clocktower @7:45pm |
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Rainbow day! 1) Pride Parade: (w/Ashley, Abhijit 11 am – 4 pm) 2) Chai-night! (w/Abhijit, 9 pm onward) |
Shopping adventure: Visit to Ikea and NoFrills Grocery(w/Shams, Abhijit 11 am – 5 pm) |
Yum! Restaurant Trip Iranian food (w/Borna, Mina 6.30 pm onward) |
Let’s get wet! (w/Parker,12 – 5 pm) |
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12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
1) Fun in the Park! Visit to Stanley Park (Joe, Gloria – 11am-5pm) 2) Open theatre! Movie in the Courtyard (w/Abhijit 9 pm) |
1) Welcome to SJC! Welcome with Principal, Dr. Henry Yu and Associate Principal, Dr. Christ Lee 2) Beach tour (w/Abhijit, Mina, 7-10 pm) 3) Stargazing (w/Joe, 11 pm onward) |
1) The ABC’s of SJC Talk on “getting the most out of SJC” by your fellow residents. (Abhijit, Shams 7.30-9.30) 2) Board-games (w/Arun – 9.30 onward) |
Where Are We Now? First Nations Longhouse (10 am – 2 pm) Includes lunch – registration required by August 13 |
Adapting to a New Academic Culture: (w/Michelle Sunderman & Abhijit Pandhari- 10 am-12 pm Includes lunch – registration required by August 13
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1) Welcome BBQ in the courtyard w/Chef Clarence, 1-3pm 2) Richmond Night Market (w/Parker-6 pm onward) Includes lunch – registration required by August 16 |
1) Vancouver Flea Market Trip (Mina, 11 am – 3pm) 2) Let’s Grill! BBQ on the Patio |
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1) Into the wild! Short hiking trip (w/Abhijit, 7am-5pm) Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board beside the vending machines 2) Courtyard movie/Chai-Party(w/Abhijit, Shams – 9 pm onward) |
1) ABC’s of SJC (Repeat) (10am-12pm) 2) Trip to Granville Island (w/Fabricio, 2 – 7pm) |
Explore UBC! Treasure Hunt Prizes! 2 -5 pm |
Explore Vancouver Water Day! Enjoy the SJC sponsored Aqua Bus tour around False Creek & Seabus to North Vancouver 10 am – 6 pm Includes packed lunch – registration required by August 20 REGISTER*limited availability |
w/Mina 7 pm – onward |
Restaurant Trip Chinese food w/Gloria, Joe 6.30 pm onward |
1) Beautiful British Columbia! Hike to Rainbow Lake w/Abhijit, All day hike) Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board beside the vending machines 2) Let’s Grill BBQ on the Patio w/Felipe, 6.30 pm Bring $5 – Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board beside the vending machines |
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Orientation by GSS & G +PS |
St. John’s College has built a caring and inclusive community, and is committed to fostering an atmosphere of intercultural understanding and international exchange. See our Mission Statement
SJC is your new home and we want you to be aware and enjoy the safety and care this community can give you. We want you to develop the skills needed for success in your studies at UBC by becoming engaged members of this special community. It is also our hope that your time with us will help equip you for success as you journey through life carrying the Johannean spirit with you.