Diversify your degree and develop a sense of community by getting involved in the many exciting opportunities at UBC French, Hispanic & Italian Studies.
Attend social, academic, and professional events organized by the FHIS Graduate Student Association and/or become a member of the organizing committee.
The FHIS Graduate Student Association consists of a group of MA and PhD students in both French and Hispanic Studies that strives to advocate for the needs and interests of fellow students at the department. We hope to foster a sense of community among FHIS graduate students by organizing social events throughout the academic year that promote wellbeing and an inclusive environment. We host monthly events that bring graduate students together to chat, have snacks, and take a break from their responsibilities. In addition to these social events, we facilitate the FHIS Graduate Students Symposium with the help of the Graduate Advisor and plan networking initiatives to support their professional and academic development.
Organizing committee roles: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Social and Academic Events coordinator, CUPE 2278 Representative, French Table Organizer.
Contact fhis.grad@ubc.ca if interested.
Graduate students attending a "Friendsgiving Celebration" organized by the FHIS Graduate Student Association (2024).
As a graduate student representative, you can improve the overall graduate student experience by communicating the views and concerns of graduate students in your program at Departmental Meetings and Committee Meetings.
Contact fhis.grad@ubc.ca if interested.
Become the graduate student representative for the Equity Diversity & Inclusion Committee, which coordinates departmental efforts and recommends initiatives to raise awareness of issues related to inclusion and diversity. The committee is comprised of representatives from tenure-stream faculty members, lecturers, staff, and graduate students.
Contact fhis.grad@ubc.ca if interested.
Explore your career options while getting paid, develop professional work experience, and a rich network of contacts. Co-operative Education (Co-op), allows you to explore a range of careers during four- or eight-month paid work terms. These opportunities will help you excel in both academic and professional capacities and prepare you for your future career. The Arts Co-op Program partners with employers across Canada and around the world in the non-profit, private business, and government sectors.
Volunteer as a tutor at the FHIS Learning Centre, which provides free tutoring and conversation practice to UBC students of French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese in order to become proficient in their target language.