Emily Tang, GSS President 2025
Dear Graduate Students,
We are delighted you have chosen to study at UBC – a place known for its vibrant community and incredible diversity. Whether you’re a Vancouver local or an international student, fresh out of college or returning as a mature student, there is a place for you here. The Graduate Student Society (GSS) will be your home away from home, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
The GSS offers a wide variety of events throughout the year, including:
• Networking sessions
• Comedy nights (because we all need a good laugh after exams and thesis writing!)
• Puppy yoga (come show off those downward dogs)
• Painting nights
• Subsidized tickets for concerts, soccer games, and ski trips (typical Vancouverite activities, amirite?)
• Game nights (maybe a meet-cute with an enemies-to-lovers trope, who knows?)
• Family Day at Acadia Park
• Grad Orientation Afterparty at Koerner’s Pub – August 28, 6-9 PM
(You should definitely come – it’s a great time. Who knows? You might even meet the love of your life. It’s happened before – true story!)
We also offer GSS Financial Aid (GSFA) – because we understand how tough life can get—and we advocate for:
• Increased graduate student funding
• Parental leave tuition pauses
• Support in supervisory relationships
• Housing security
…and so much more!
I’m really looking forward to meeting you all around campus. If you need anything – or if you’re interested in getting involved with the GSS – feel free to reach out to me at president@gss.ubc.ca.
As the UBC slogan puts it best:
Tuum est – It is yours (to slay)!
Warmly,
Emily Tang
President, Graduate Student Society of UBC Vancouver
University of British Columbia
President, Graduate Student Society of UBC Vancouver
University of British Columbia
