The Survivor's Guide 11/12: A Word From Your SOS President

The Survivors Guide 11/12
S C I E N C E O N E S U R V I V O R S C L U B S E P T E M B E R W E L C O M E E D I T I O N
A Word from your SOS President

Congratulations on your acceptance into the Science One program! Im sure all of you are very excited to be here, and maybe a little scared too. Dont concern yourselves too much with studying to let this perfect opportunity to build life-long friendships simply slip away. Believe me, Science One is more than just an academic experience. Really, finding the balance between studying and having fun may be the biggest step toward your survival of Science One. And the Science One Survivors are here to help you find that balance. Take full advantage of the social events that we are planning for you to make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Just remember, what you learn wont last but memories will. I have already forgotten a significant portion of what I was taught in Science One last year. But the memories keep flooding back: hard-core cramming for midterms and final exams, classwide co-operation on the math assignments, mental and physical sufferings during the hours before the deadline for T1 and T2 projects, and the adrenaline rush while waiting in line for the printer just minutes before the deadline. While many memories are painful and I would hate to go back and re-experience the whole thing, just the overwhelming feeling of accomplishment of having gone through all those hardships is, in itself, the reward we have the privilege of cherishing after only the first year of university. While accomplishing both the social and academic demands of the program is a tough feat, thats what makes the experience more valuable. Don't ever stop giving your best. At times, even the best of us are tempted to do so. Whenever I look back at my Science One experience, I always regret not giving it my all. Dont let your wonderful memories (academic or not) be tainted with such regret. You have chosen to be the special handful of the thousands of incoming first year students at UBC. Now choose to make the most out of it.
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Message from 1 your Pres What YOU need to do Meet your SOS Execs SOS Mentorship Program SOS Sports SOS Events Survival Tips Events Contact Us
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Your Next Step: What YOU Need to Do

1. Come to the SOS Welcome Back BBQ! Meet your executives, as well as other Science One alumni while enjoying hot dogs and drinks. Mark your calendars for Friday, September 9th at WOLFSON Field from 1pm-3pm. 2. Join SOS! We will be handing out sign-up sheets in IBLC 361 (the lounge). Earn a lifetime membership and an alumnus mentor for $10. We will be at Science One lounge (IBLC 361) everyday at lunch from September 12th-19th to collect forms and fees. 3. Get involved! We are looking for a SOS and SUS first year representative amongst you guys, so watch out for more info to come. 4. Visit our website: [email protected] for more information!
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Meet Your 2011/2012 SOS Execs!

Hello Sci1ers! Im Kathy, your SOS president. I was in Science One last year (surprise, surprise) and Im now going into pharmacology. If you have questions about Science One or going into the pharmacology major, OR if you want to talk about other, more interesting and important things in your life (say, I dont know, ULTIMATE FRISBEE??), feel free to contact me! :)
PRESIDENT
VP EXTERNAL
Hey Everyone! Im Christine and Im going into the Microbiology and Immunology program this year. As for SOS, I am super excited to be your VP External and to be able to meet all of you! We have great events planned for all of you this year as well as lots of amazing advice to help you get through the year. Come out, get involved, and really make this a memorable year for you!
KATHY LEE
CHRISTINE CHEUNG
Hello Sci1ers of 11/12! Im Sophie, and aside from being your secretary, Im specializing in biology. This year is going to be a great one for you guys, so treasure it! Be sure to study hard, have fun and if you need any extra help, give us a shout. Look out for the emails that I will be sending for information about the fun events that we have planned for you. Im excited to meet you guys, so see you soon!
SECRETARY
SOPHIE LEE
Hey Sci-1ers! Im a Science One alumnus of 2010-11. This year Im studying biochemistry and chemistry. Im in charge of managing the logistics of many exciting events that we are in the process of planning for you this year! My hobbies include playing tennis or other various sports, reading a good book, and watching action movies. The best advice I have for you is to maintain a balanced life and not become a study -a-holic! But still be sure not to procrastinate: you guy are in for a great year =].
VP INTERNAL
JAY CHI
SOCIAL COORDINATOR Hey new Sci One-ers! Im Laura

and I will be the Social Coordinator of SOS this year. My job (along with Susan) is to make sure you guys get to have funif you only focus on academics, you will die of boredom. Feel free to give any suggestions for activities youd like to see done and I look forward to getting to know you guys!
LAURA HAN
HEY GUYS! I'm Susan and I am SOCIAL COORDINATOR also one of the Social Coordinators this year!! My job (along with Laura :D ) is to brainstorm fun events for you guys, so please come out to them! You'll need the mental rest from all the intense work you'll be doing while youre in Science One! I can't wait to meet you all. :) Feel free to ask me any questions or give suggestions. See SUSAN PARK you soon! :D
TREASURER
SIMON TAI
Hey everyone! This year I am studying statistics and economics. As your SOS treasurer I am responsible for balancing the budget and ensuring that all events are well funded. My biggest advice for this year is to study (like you never did before), keep calm (dont stress out too much, everything will work out), and enjoy first year (by being involve on campus)! We have ton of awesome events plan for you this year. I look forward to meeting you all!
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Mentorship Program
We understand and empathize that your first year of university, and in particular Science One, can be a daunting task to undertake. With that in mind, the mentorship program has been a SOS tradition of sorts in the past few years. Well pair you up with a past Science One student mentor, who is your go-to person for occasional questions. They will also provide helpful advice or tips to help ease your way into your Science One year. Whether its help with time management or pre-exam preparation tips, a SOS mentor is there for you. Well do our best to pair you up with a compatible mentor (with perhaps a similar degree or career interests), so they can help Acting out string theory! you answer any questions you may have when facing the decision of choosing your own degree! The sign-up form for the SOS mentorship program is included with your registration form for the club. If you have any questions feel free to talk to Jay or Kathy, or send us an email at: [email protected].
SOS Sports
With such a packed schedule, not to mention tons of reading, we all need some leisure time. The freshman 15 is hardly ever attractive, but luckily for you, SOS has planned lots of intramural sports opportunities, so join us and show UBC what youve got! There are also other sporting events that you can get involved with, including the Day of the Longboats, Storm the Wall and Lace Up for Kids. The Day of the Longboat is coming up soon; deadline is Wednesday September 21st! The 2010/2011 Ultimate Team posing at the Playoffs. Dont ever worry about not having enough people for a teamwe have some very enthusiastic alumni that are up for anything! The UBC REC teams range from sports such as ultimate, basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, hockey, to dodgeball and futsal. (Science teams get 40% rebate on teams! Check out www.rec.ubc.ca) Also keep an eye out for some friendly competition with CSP! Let us know which team you would like to form and we will go through all the technical mumbo jumbo so you can work on your physics questions.
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SOS Events
The SOS execs have spent all summer planning events for the upcoming school year. These events will not only facilitate your academic experience but also help you unwind and relax. Sure, math and physics are fun but Im sure our Halloween party with CSP will also be a blast. Also look forward to the year end Science One/ CSP formal, and make sure to bring your dancing shoes! It will be a night of celebration and much needed after the grueling months of classes. We are also bringing back the annual Whistler Ski/ Snowboard Trip, which is 3 days and 2 nights of snowy fun. More info to come soon!
All dolled up at the Science One/CSP formal.
This year, we have added a special event to help you with your T2 Projects. Our lovely execs will simulate a mock T2 conference to show you what to expect on the big day. Look forward to not just these events, but to numerous others. Watch out for emails containing more information.
"So then the deer eats the rabbit..."

-Fok ShuenLeung
Science ONE Survival Tips:

Engage with your professors, go to office hours and just talk to them. If you enjoy their lectures, you will love meeting them one-on-one to talk about their research or just life in general. (Some of them even have Facebook!) Get to know your classmates! Youre in a small class, so make the most it, find a study buddy (or group) because the math problems can get really tricky! You will get SOAKED at Bamfield, so bring waterproof clothing, including rubber boots. Have fun at Bamfield, its the time to bond with your new classmates and teachers. However, after youre back, be prepared to start doing readings ASAP. Dont procrastinate! Keep up with your class material, its really easy to fall behind and midterms come way sooner than you think! Be careful when you fall asleep in class. READ the question (multiple times)!
Find one person to master and control the lights in IBLC 261. Some profs can barely manage that thing, and guest lecturers will definitely be lost.
LASTLY, come out to SOS events, they were planned especially for you! Bamfield 2010: Quiz Night (left) and during the BIOL 140 field study (right)
Events
Term 1
Welcome Back BBQ SUS & SOS Rep Elections Day of the Longboat Meet Your Mentor Night Pre-Midterm Study Session Halloween Party Final Exam Cram Session Science One Hoodies Secret Santa
Term 2
Whistler Trip Mentor Night #2 T2 Project Seminar SOS Elections Beyond Science One Sports Day Science One & CSP Semiformal End of the Year BBQ
At the year end BBQ, showing some love to the Science One 10/11 hoodies designed by fellow student, Melody Lu.
Contact Us
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Your Next Step: What YOU Need to Do

Meet Your 2011/2012 SOS Execs!

SOCIAL COORDINATOR Hey new Sci One-ers! Im Laura

All dolled up at the Science One/CSP formal.

"So then the deer eats the rabbit..."

Science ONE Survival Tips:

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