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Sorry for posting such a late response for a class introduction. My name is Andy, and I enjoy movies, music, and anime. I hope taking this class could enhance my skills as a writer, because I am very looking forward to read my own work and hopefully be proud of them. I consider being a good writer is an essential element of a cogitative individual. I can't wait to put ideas into practice, and begin writing!

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Hello my fellow classmates, my name is Marcus, and I am a fourth-year Psychology major. I love reading about Psychological beliefs and theories. For instance, my absolute favourite is the Secret by Rhonda Byrne. It will allow you to appreciate the connections you make between yourself and the universe. Personally, I hope I can learn to become a proper writer and take my writing ability to the next level. I have attached an image of an otter because they brighten up my day, and I hope this image will also brighten up yours! Good luck to everyone in this course, and have a great day!

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Hi everyone, my name is Summer, and I am a 2nd-year student at UBC. I’m from New Westminster and as of right now I’m not sure what major I want so I plan to just try a variety of courses to get a better idea of what I want to do. This photo is from when I went to the teamLab museum in Tokyo during my summer vacation a few years ago. It was such a magical experience that I hope to go again someday.

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Hi everyone, my name is Kyle and I am currently in Vancouver. I'm currently studying finance in my undergrad, and I'm big into the outdoors, especially fishing. I look forward to developing my creative ability and improving my writing overall.

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Hi everyone, my name is Tammie (she/her) and I am a 2nd year science student majoring in Computer Science! I love fictional works such as comics, movies, animes, and novels, and I love to draw in my freetime. Often in my sleep or when I am listening to music, I create stories and/or characters in my head (not anything full fledged or well done) for fun and be immersed in a different world. I hope that after this course I am able to solidify the ideas I have floating around, actually bring them to the real world and write an actual story with them! I haven't been reading much for the past few years either due to school and other interests, so I hope to pick that up again and gain inspiration and motivation with all of you :)! I'm not the best at writing in general so I really hope to improve that during this course!

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Hey everyone, my name is Maddy (she/her) and I'm a third-year student majoring in Poli Sci. My favourite genres to read/watch are psychological thrillers. I've taken a couple of CRWR courses and have enjoyed interacting with the faculty and students. So from this course, I hope to learn from everyone and better myself as a writer. Above, I have attached a photo of my cat (Charlie) trying to eat some bacon. Looking forward to meeting you all virtually!

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Hello everyone, my name is Minder! I'm 3rd year student studying Political Science and minor in Law and Society. Im from Vancouver and spend a lot of my free time walking my dog and travelling.

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Hi writers! My name is Natasha, and I’m one of your TAs this semester. I’ve lived all over the Lower Mainland, and am currently digging New Westminster aka New West. I moved back here a year ago to be closer to school, but still close to family. I’m in my first semester of an MFA, and am excited to work with you all!

This is a photo of the TV set my son made for me when he was just a little guy. I love it because he made it with my grandma, and because it’s always playing my favourite show 💞

Happy writing!

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Hello everyone! My name is Ivona and I use she/her pronouns. I am in Vancouver, and I am going into my fifth year at UBC, majoring in Geography, Environment, and Sustainability with a Law and Society minor. I love going on nature trails and I enjoy watching television shows! I have attached an image of my two dogs, Laki (5) and Kiki (8). They are always so excited to see me when I come home and they bring me a lot of happiness!

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Here are my cats: Oscar (L), Rocko (R).  Neither contribute to rent or chores so if anyone has any tips on how to tell them to get a job, that would be great!

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Hi everyone, I'm Mary (she/her).
I'm a fourth-year anthropology major and creative writing minor. I'll be attending classes in Vancouver this fall. I am a poetry-fiend and have spent most of my time in the writing field writing poetry. I'm originally from New Zealand, and in my spare time, I like to walk around and count all the dogs I saw that day.

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Hi everyone,
My name is Himali, and I am going into my fourth year at UBC (specialising in psychology and economics).
I enjoy writing poems, songs and short stories. I attached a picture of the view one can see on the ferry ride to Victoria.
I moved to Victoria in May for my co-op term. This photo holds special meaning for me as it reminds me of happy memories over the summer, exploring a new city! I also really love the ocean and the mountains!

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Hi! My name is Sophia (she/her), and I'm a third-year English student.
I've always loved reading (hence the English student thing), and writing has always been a dream of mine. My favourite genres are fantasy (Mistborn and The Poppy War are essential) and romance (Emily Henry is a goddess), though I am also delving into some non-fiction lately (mostly of the feminist variety).
I can't wait to start this class and get into creative writing again—it will be a nice break from essay writing, that is for sure.

This is a photo of my dog, Cookie, who I miss dearly while at school. :,)

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Hi Everyone! My name is Farah (she/her) and I'm a third year Geological Engineering student. one of my absolute favourite genres to read is Historical Fiction, however lately it's been more memoirs/non-fiction but i'm coming back to the fiction side hehe. I am hoping to find joy in writing again; it's been too long.

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Hello! My name is Richard Jung, and I am a 2nd year BIE student. My pronouns are he/him. I'm from Korea, and can speak a bit of Chinese and Japanese too.

My hobby is writing random stuff, mostly short fictions. I love reading poems but bad at writing them myself. Other than writing, I also do some translation job as a hobby/job.

I like fantasy genres the most, just because  I can inspect into the unlimited imagination of the authors.

I'm looking forward meeting with you!

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Hey I'm Hamada and I am in my fourth year at UBC, my pronouns are he/him. I am currently in London Ontario and spend my time working out going to museums, and whatever there is to do really. I like creative writing so I took this course. This is Luna, her breed loves to 🤬 everywhere so she's really bad about that but otherwise she's pretty cool.

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Hi there! My name is Jaian (pronounced like "giant" without the 't'). My pronouns are he/him. I'm a second year Arts student. I'm not 100% sure what I want to major in yet, but I think it would be Poli Sci. I'm thinking about minoring in Creative Writing.

I'm from Winnipeg, Manitoba. I was actually born in the Philippines but I moved to Canada when I was 13. Now, my family lives in Calgary, Alberta. I live off-campus this year.

I watch a lot of TV shows, and I love reading books. I'm a BIG Taylor Swift fan, so please feel free to talk to me about her! I  really like writing because I feel like it gets everything out for me. It feels like scraping the insides of a pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern. (that metaphor coincidentally fits Halloween lol)

I can't wait to have fun this semester!

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Hi everyone,

I'm Yuting (she/her) and I will be one of the TAs for this class. Very much looking forward to reading all the ideas you will be putting into writing this semester!

I'm from Beijing, China, and I'm beyond excited to be in Vancouver for the next two years. I'm doing my MFA primarily in fiction, and I'm also working on some poetry and children's literature.

Besides writing, reading, I am immensely passionate about pole dancing. If anyone's a pole dancer, reach out!

Looking forward to the semester we have ahead of us!

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My name is Amanda (she/her) and I'm in my 2nd year at UBC studying English Literature. I live in Vancouver, but I'm originally from Brazil. I tend to usually write contemporary stories but I absolutely love fantasy books and TV shows! I'm a sucker for rom-coms too. I hope I can improve my writing skills so I can be more comfortable writing fantasy stories since I tend to complicate the world and plot a lot.

The photo above is of my dog Max!

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Hi, my name is Linda (she/her) and I'm in my last year at UBC, studying Applied Animal Biology. I currently live in Vancouver. I have taken a few CRWR courses throughout the years at UBC and have always thoroughly enjoyed them which is why I decided to take this class. I love reading, probably because growing up my mom was a teacher-librarian so I was surrounded by books. It's been a while since I've written fiction, so I am excited to try it again this term.

The picture above is of my family dogs Finnegan and Tracker. They are the best. Not pictured is my own pet - Monty - a tuxedo cat. Also the best.

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My name is Taia and I am a 2nd year arts student. My preferred pronouns are she/her. I am currently living in Coquitlam and commuting to campus. I love to read fiction in my spare time. This is a picture of my dog Snicklefritz, who I spend most of my time with.

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I took this picture at the beach when watching the sunset with friends. I love sunsets so this was a perfect picture for me. 

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My name is Ameena (she/her) and I'm currently in my 3rd year at UBC studying Psychology. I'm also currently living on campus! I'm really excited for CRWR because it's helped me become a lot more comfortable with my writing and improve a lot. I've taken two other creative writing courses before, but decided I want to improve more on my fiction-writing skills. Growing up I read a lot of books and I've always hoped that one day I'd be able to write similarly to the authors I loved so much growing up.

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My name is Shuang (he/him), and I'm a 2nd year Arts students going into a Computer Science major. I am currently living in Vancouver, but I originally came from China and later on Thailand. I am really excited for this course because I took CRWR 200 last year with professor Taylor and it had been my favorite class. I love ficiton, especially anime and fantasy novels because they can show me a world that is different than our own. This ear piercing in the picture is a gift from a closest friend who I had drifted apart with.

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My name is Hailey and I am currently in my 5th year at UBC studying Kinesiology. My pronouns are she/her. I live on Campus and am originally from Port Moody. A fun fact about me is that I play on the Varsity Women's Basketball team and recently just had surgery on my leg (I will be cleared by season!). This is a photo of my team! This was last year, so not fully updated :)

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I'm Melanie (any pronouns), and I'll be attending CRWR 209 from UBC's Vancouver campus, which is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. I'm in my 4th year of my undergrad, majoring in GRSJ. I'm really looking forward to taking CRWR 209 and exploring the things I like to write. I  would love to hear what everyone likes to read, recommendations are always appreciated, I'm willing to read anything that's good no matter what the genre is. The picture above is of my dog, Charlie. I got him when I was 12, and now he's 12. He's been by my side for half of my life, and I can say he is my favourite living being. We are glued to one another, and I'm very lucky to have him living on campus with me. Charlie and I are looking forward to learning with everyone!

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Hello! My name is Sadie. I'm a second-year majoring in something English or English-adjacent as I am currently undecided. Hopefully that will change by the end of this term or the next! I currently live on campus in Vancouver but call Seattle home. Pictured above is my cat Mavis, whom I miss dearly every single day while I'm at school--she, however, probably doesn't return the sentiment and is thrilled to have my room all to herself.
I'm taking this class more-or-less as a continuation of CRWR200; I'm looking forward to more in-depth coursework on the subject of fiction since that is what I typically read and write in. My taste is books has absolutely no underscoring whatsoever, but I'd say my favorite author right now is Otessa Moshfegh, and I'm currently reading Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin.

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My name is Mila (she/her) and I’m a 4th year Bachelor of Media Studies student currently situated in South Surrey. I have taken a number of CRWR courses at UBC mostly to learn about the different genres and styles of writing, but also to test the waters and figure out what I like best. My favourite so far was probably CRWR 208 with Taylor Brown-Evans, as I have always been really into comics, but I wouldn't have started making them if I hadn’t taken that course. I occasionally write some poetry and lyrics! I’m excited to learn more about the conventions of fiction, as I would like to apply it to my personal projects. Also, I’m an animal lover, and I’m so grateful that my backyard is near a forest. I always have little critters stopping by — I've added a picture of a racoon that my family has endearingly started to call the family “dog.”

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My name's Daniyal, and I'm a 3rd year Neurosci student. I am currently living in Vancouver but I come from Pakistan. I've always loved writing and enjoy writing fantasy(though I'm currently writing fanfiction for a game that I absolutely adore called Omori). I listen to all sorts of music and would love to share my music and reading tastes with everyone! Looking forward to this course and hopefully interacting with everyone!

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I'm Jonathan ten Bolscher (he/him), a third year Law student on Exchange from the Netherlands. I'm somewhat of a hobbyist writer in my free time (if I manage to keep a halfway consistant schedule) and would love to actually learn about the art of writing. My favorite authors include Sally Rooney, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Bryan Washington, all of whom manage to capture something in their writing that I endlessly attempt to pursue. I'm currently living on campus, so I'll be calling from WESB 201. See you guys via Zoom soon!

The photo is of my dog, who is currently back at home in Holland and who I miss very much.

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Hey everyone, my name is Rhea (she/her) and I'm in my third year, majoring in Sociology.  I live in Coquitlam, and have lived there my whole life!  I am taking this course because I have always loved creative writing. In fact in high school, I took two regular creative writing classes, then in my senior year, I did my own creative writing independent study, where I wrote a chap book. One of my poems even got published! And this is the third creative writing course I'm taking at UBC. Although I gravitate towards writing poetry, I enjoy writing fiction as well, and wanted to improve my fiction writing skills. I also just love reading in general, my favorite genres are definitely science fiction and romance!
In the picture, that's my dog/ best friend Zane. He's 3 years old, and he's an Australian labradoodle :)

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Whats up everyone, or the 0 people that will ever read this. My name is Pamath Yakandawela (he/him), and I am in my third year of school, with a second year standing. Although these sentences are sounding cranky, I promise I am very pleasant and not a complete 🤬. I live in Coquitlam, which other than nothing to do here, you have nothing to do here. Not to mention, the city is getting more and more crowded which is absurdly triggering my claustrophobia, even while im living in my own home. And a fun fact is I suck at spelling, so if anyone were to read this over again and again and again, I gaurantee you find a couple of spelling errors. I don't really have much that's super important to me, but here's the way the corner of my room looks. I like the mini basketball hoop. I guess that's pretty important to me.

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Hi everyone!
My name is Angela Li (she/her) and I'm in my fourth year of biology after finishing co-op this past year. I'll be attending from Burnaby this term and I am not very looking forward to the hour long bus commutes hahah. I really love writing, and English has always been my favourite subject growing up. When I was younger, I used to keep a journal and write in it everyday. Sometimes when I'm bored, I'll pick up one of my journals and read some of the things I've written for a good laugh or to be reminded of my happy childhood. Since this is my final year at UBC, I wanted to take some fun courses that interest me, and I am really looking forward to learning more about fictional writing. I also am very excited to meet everyone, although virtually, and I hope to make friends with others who are equally passionate about writing as I am!

Here's a picture of a sunset my boyfriend took since we really enjoy watching sunsets together. :)

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Hi everyone!
My name is Abigail (she/her) and I'm in my second year of arts, majoring in Philosophy. I love all types of writing, especially journaling and poetry :) I'm excited about this course since I always struggle with finishing my fiction work and would like to finally create a decent piece !! The picture is of my cat Butterscotch :)
Looking forward to meeting y'all on zoom!

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My name is Abraiz Khan (he/him) and I am a second year in the arts faculty, aiming for a computer science major. I am an international student from India and am attending UBC from Vancouver by commuting to cammpus.
I love writing as a hobby and usually write short fiction, similar to sonething you would find in a "Love Death Robots" episode.
The picture is my dog Benji. He is borderline insane but we love him all the same.

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My name is Nate Holers (he/him), and I am a 4th year studying Cognitive Systems. I love to read and write, and I just took CRWR 200 this past summer! I find writing to be really exciting and fulfilling, and I can't wait to write some fiction this term. I need this course to hold me accountable! The photo is of me releasing a butterfly at my grandma's funeral this summer <3

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Hi everyone! My name is Sophia (she/her), and I'm in my third year of an English Honours degree with an emphasis in literature. I'm from Vancouver, and I just transferred from Langara College. It's been great exploring campus, even though I  have gotten lost more than once or twice. The MOA and the Nest are my favourite places so far:) I love to read, and I'm excited to improve my creative writing skills and have a chance to read other works! My favourite book series growing up was Anne of Green Gables.
My photo is from a summer trip to Sechelt with my friends. I have known them since primary school and had so much fun spending time with them this summer. Love everyone's dog pictures, and I'm
so excited to meet everyone virtually!

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Here’s a picture of a sunset at Iona beach in Richmond,BC. I love catching sunsets.

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Hi everyone! my name is Kenward Tran and my pronouns are he/him. I am a 4th year student majoring in Global Resource Systems specializing in climate change and sustainability. I’ll be attending this semester from East Vancouver and will be commuting to campus daily! I am looking forward to this class and hope to get to know some of you through the online synchronous sessions.

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Hi everyone! my name is Kenward Tran and my pronouns are he/him. I am a 4th year student majoring in Global Resource Systems specializing in climate change and sustainability. I’ll be attending this semester from East Vancouver and will be commuting to campus daily! I am looking forward to this class and hope to get to know some of you through the online synchronous sessions.

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My name is Sarah (she/her) and I'm in Vancouver while I take this course. I've never been much of a writer on my free time, but I did enjoy writing what I *had to* write for school in the past.  As for reading, I LOVE(d) to read. I don't read anymore, ever.. I probably haven't read an actual book since ninth grade, I just never find the time to anymore. But I know that if I were to pick up a book now I'd still like reading. On that note, ONLY fiction books.

Because of that, I am so especially excited to take this class because not only have I quite enjoyed reading fiction books, the most writing I've ever done has been fiction as well. However, what I really hope to take away from this course is creating a stronger skill set in my writing skills as I feel most of what I've written in the past has been quite cliche or piggybacked off of previous books I've read.

Unlike my interest in book genres, my music taste has a pretty wide range. I love "emo" music (think MCR, PTV, etc.), country ("real" and "fake"), indie, folk, (some) pop and a lot of random songs I wouldn't know how to label :'D

For my photo, I am sharing a screenshot of my favourites folder on my phone, which are all photos from this summer, my favourite summer yet.

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Hi everybody! My name is Aisha (she/her) and I am a second year studying English Literature.

I am from Surrey.  I spend my time either reading, drawing or watching Bollywood movies with my family. One of my favourite novels is The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I recommend that book to everyone. I have also always loved writing and am looking forward to expanding my skills in this class.

The photo is of a picture I was trying to take while on a trip this summer. I went with my friend and I felt like a learnt a lot about myself. I, however, did not learn how to take a picture as the photo is horribly ruined by my finger :)

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Hello, my name is Olivia, my pronouns are fe/fem/fers, and I’ll be attending this semester at UBC as a second year, hopinh to double major in English language and creative writing. I’ll be the one in all pink with brightly-coloured hair. Here is a photo of a self-portrait my girlfriend drew :)

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Hi everyone! I'm Nicole and I'll be attending UBC this fall semester. I'm in my second year, majoring in English and minoring in Art History and I also go by she/her pronouns. I'm from Alberta, but I moved to Van last year for my first year. I have two cats, Atticus and Juno (Juno being a very new addition to the family) and I love them both so much that I've made them my entire personality. Juno's a little menace but I love her, and so does Atticus (as seen in the photo).

I'm very excited about this course and I can't wait to work/learn with you all!

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Hi! My name's Hana and I'll be attending the fall semester at UBC. I'm in my third year studying psych as well as a master's of management.

I love travelling and did my first trip with a friend this summer to Paris and Nice! I also just got back from Hawaii with my family :)

I've grown up loving writing and used to write little songs in my diaries as a kid. This summer, I decided to join the UBC newspaper, The Ubyssey and it has been so much fun!

Here's a link to my most recent article if you want to give it a read <3

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The leaves are turning orange, there's a chill in the air and classes are back in session.... so get your head out of the books while you still can and enjoy some of the arts and culture the city has to offer. The Ubyssey has some suggestions for some artistic destinations, with special attention to free admission and student discounts!

Museums and Galleries

Museum of Anthropology

The Museum of Anthropology is a great place to visit on a rainy day when you don't want to stray too far from campus. The MOA offers many exhibitions showcasing Indigenous artwork, European ceramics collected by Dr. Walter C. Koerner (yes, that Koerner) and sculptures by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid.

Free admission for students (with UBC ID). RSVP here.

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Looking to learn more about the Pacific Northwest The Vancouver Maritime Museum just might be the place for you! Featuring the wheelhouse experience, the museum allows visitors to drive a simulation of the St. Roch boat through the Arctic.
$11 for students.
HR Macmillan Space Centre

If you're looking to take your date on a Friends-inspired outing, we recommend the HR MacMillan Space Centre. Just one bus away from campus, the space centre is just the place to watch the stars and impress the Rachel to your Ross.
$18 entry.
UBC Botanical Garden

UBC's Botanical Garden is the oldest university botanic garden in Canada and features a display of plants from around the world. If you're looking for nice scenery while you eat lunch between classes or a place to watch the sunset before you head home, this is the place to go!

Free admission for students (with UBC ID). For non-UBC students, get your tickets here.

Belkin Art Gallery

Contemporary art fans, the Belkin Art Gallery should be the #1 spot to visit on your list. Their Belkin collection, which contains over 5,000 pieces, also holds more than 20,000 archival pieces from the post-war history of art in Vancouver. This fall, they're reopening for their new exhibition, Elemental Cinema which features filmworks from Denise Ferreira da Silva and Arjuna Neuman.
Free admission for all ages.
The Hatch Art Gallery

Located on the second floor of the Nest (right across from The Ubyssey's office!), the AMS' own student-curated gallery is a quiet place to get away from the rush of the first week of classes to contemplate some paintings. Their new exhibition is a colourful collection of abstract geometry, which is sexier than it sounds!
Free admission for all ages.
Theatre and performance

UBC Improv

Using only a couple random nouns from the audience, these whacky theatre kids create entirely improvised storylines for your enjoyment.
$5 per show, or $20 for the year for a membership of free shows.
Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Parents visiting town and you want to show off all the cultural experiences you've set out to try while you're out here for uni? Take them to Queen Elizabeth Theatre! Named by the Queen of England herself (RIP), this theatre is home to the Vancouver Opera and Ballet. With big-ticket acts coming through, including musical Jesus Christ Superstar this coming season, tickets can be expensive, so keep an eye out early.
Prices vary for each show.
Comedy After Dark

Maybe it's been one of those weeks when your school work is piling up and midterms are just around the corner, and you just want to go out with a friend and get a good laugh. Check out Comedy After Dark. This stand-up comedy gem offers shows every night from Wednesday to Sunday, starting at 7:30 p[.] m.

Prices vary for each show, generally in the $5-$30 range. RSVP here.

Film

UBC Film Society

Enjoy the movie theatre experience for cheap without trekking off campus! The UBC Film Society screens weekly double-features every Thursday in the LIFE building.

For a $5 yearly membership, go to all screenings and events for free.

The Rio

The Rio Theatre on Commercial [Drive] shows everything from new releases to esoteric animated movies from the 80's. They also present live performance and burlesque.

Cinematheque

Located downtown, the Cinematheque shows independent and foreign films - the perfect place to take that Italian Studies student out for a first date.
10$ for students.

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A UBC student guide to seeing art in Vancouver

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The leaves are turning orange, there's a chill in the air and classes are back in session.... so get your head out of the books while you still can and enjoy some of the arts and culture the city has to offer.

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Hiya! I'm Dave and I'll be attending this fall semester at UBC. I'm in my fourth and last year now, I'm actually a Psych major, but I'm taking this class as it seemed like a class in which I could do something a little more different than what I'm used to. My personal pronouns are he/him.
The picture I have taken holds a special place in my heart as it's the view I look out to from my dorm room. I find just staring out into it from time to time really makes everything that might be stressful feel a lot less so :)
As for an ice breaker, I'm currently super into personality types and also recently went through a stranger things marathon!
Looking forward to seeing you all at some point on zoom!

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What's up, my name is Virgo (he/him) and I'm a second year visual arts/English major. I currently live in Vancouver and that's where I'll be attending class from.

I'm most passionate about making comics as it combines my love of drawing with my love of fiction writing, but I also frequently experiment within both mediums. The photo above is a doll who's face I repainted last year – it's currently sitting on my shelf and hasn't (to my knowledge) come alive or put a curse on the house yet, so it's safe to say it's friendly I think. Pleasure to be here!

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Hi! I am Julia [she/her] and I am a second year student hoping to major in International Relations. I live in surrey, so I decided to try a schedule made entirely of online courses, which in hindsight might not have been the smartest idea since my boyfriend lives in Vancouver. I chose this class because I remember liking creative writing in high school, but they never let me enroll in the creative writing courses:( I am looking to polish my rusty skills. In this picture are my two birds that I rescued. I never managed to find their previous owners, so now they're mine. Finders keepers I guess!

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Hi! I'm Mehrsa (They/Them) and I'm a second-year CMS major. I come from a city in Iran named Karaj and I've been in Vancouver for a little bit over a year now.
I'm generally open to new experiences and trying new things so if you need a friend for these you can count on me. In my free time, I would read and watch anything from movies to anime.

I used to write a lot when I was younger. I would write short or even long stories and read them to the class in elementary school:)) and then later just for my friends. I used to make up a lot of OCs and make worlds for them (in weird amount of details!) but then fear of not doing them justice and just writing absolute garbage ate me up and I stopped writing. I really hope that this class is an opportunity to get me back into writing.

btw all your pets are super adorable<3

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Hi everyone, my name is Sarah (she/her) and I am a third year student majoring in history (although I'm three credits behind third year, so technically I'm still second). I live in Richmond with my parents and was born here, but lived in the UK for a few years for my dads work. I chose this class because I did CRWR 200 last year and I found it helped my writing across my classes, especially English because I was using the techniques that I had write about for the class. I had a lot of fun and writing fiction was my favourite so I decided to do this class, probably with a focus on historical fiction. I have always loved reading and my favourite books are Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, and Frankenstein.

In the picture is my 10 month old puppy Darwin, looking very dashing in his bow tie.

I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

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Hi Everyone. My name is Robin (she/her) and I'm in a third year majoring in Asian area studies. I live at UBC and I walk to school when the weather is nice.
I have always written my own stories since I was young but as I entered high school I just stopped. I've never taken a creative writing course before so I'm looking forward to it.
This is a picture of my cousin's dog. She is 10 years old, always wanted a dog and now my uncle decided to get her since covid started. It has a lot of meaning for me since it is helping my cousin's emotional well-being.

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Hey everyone! My name is Hannah and I am a second year student at UBC. I started out with an interest in a politics major but have switched gears and am now on the path to major in English Lit. Hoping to go into publishing or work in communications for a sports team (rugby or F1). I was born in London, England, with parents from South Africa and Australia/ New Zealand. I LOVE to read, especially a good romance (Sarah J Maas is, and will forever be, my favourite author). Also I am currently writing a novel that I hope to get published in the next few years, it is in the same genre as Maas. By taking this class I am hoping to develop stronger writing skills to benefit my creative writings and writing throughout my career and life.

(The image is me at a Broncos rugby game in Australia this summer.)

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Hi everyone! My name is Owen Greaves and I am a third-year arts student from Richmond BC. I am looking forward to developing my writing skills throughout the course of this semester within this class and I hope to share many creative writing ideas with you all! Here is a picture of my Mexican rescue dog named Lasso who is very meaningful to me!

Excited to get to know you all better throughout this semester.

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everyone I love and hold dear values my dreams. so I guess that's why they hold meaning.

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Helloooo! My name is Ana but everyone calls me AJ (she/they). I am a third year International Relations major, but I've always loved writing. I'll be attending this fall semester from three locations :) Asuncion Paraguay, Quito Ecuador, and Vancouver Canada. I'll write two truths and a lie as a way of an ice breaker...
1. I have 13 tattoos
2. My favorite book isn't actually considered a book
3. I am fluent in 3 languages

Please enjoy this picture of shooting stars.

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Hey guys! My name is Kristen (she/her) and I'm a 2nd year arts student [I have black-blonde hair in the photo!]. I'll be attending fall semester in Vancouver, but originally, I grew up in Taiwan. Aside from writing, I like to play video games (valorant and genshin right now), volleyball, and also listen to music. I've also been getting back into reading as well, with wuxia (Chinese martial arts fiction) books and ones from Avatar the Last Airbender as well.

The picture I attached was taken this past summer when I went back to visit my family. It was our first family picture we've had since I left Jr. High, and it was extra special since we were able to walk around a popular arts district when there were few people around. We did quite a few fun shots like the one I've shown you guys!

Looking forward to meeting all of you soon, both in-person and online :)

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Hi everyone! My name is Dua (she/her). I’m a 4th year student who is majoring in Chemical Engineering and minoring in Creative Writing. I’ll be attending class from either Surrey or Vancouver as I am constantly commuting between the two cities. That is a photo of Magpie - the cat my brother and I have been fostering for 2 months. I still don’t know if I’m going to keep her or let her find her forever home with another dedicated cat lover once she is approved for adoption.

I am a complete “lab rat” - I love anything and everything to do with engineering research and experimentation. My main interests within chemical engineering are sustainable energy, alternative fuels, and waste/pollution reduction methods. My past experiences have included working with hydrogen fuel cells, textile recycling, biodegradable pulp products, and I have even dabbled in lab management.

Despite my technical background, I am an avid fiction reader, and a bit of cinemaphile. I think that’s where my love of writing began before I realized how much I can express myself and my creativity through writing. I don’t know if I’ll ever be a professional writer, but I have absolutely loved my CRWR minor until now (I have taken 3 CRWR classes so far), and I hope to further learn the craft of storytelling in this class.

That’s enough about me. I hope to see you all in class!
P.S. I know I’m an excessive comma user, so please feel free to correct my comma usage.

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Hi everyone! My name is Amanda (she/her) and I'm a second year majoring in psychology. I'll be attending the fall semester from Vancouver, but I'm originally from just outside of Toronto. This is a pictire of my dog, Misty, in one of my favourite spots back home. In my spare time I love hiking, listening to music (mostly Taylor Swift), and watching TV. One of my favourite shows is the Haunting of Bly Manor. Not a very long show, but still worth a watch.

When I'm not in school, I love reading YA novels (kind of embarassing but I prefer light-hearted books to ones that require deep analysis). I enjoy writing fiction with some fantasy aspects, although most of the time I only write with one or two aspects different to the world we live in.

I look forward to meeting you all virtually and maybe some of you in person!

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hi everyone! My name is Corey (they/them) and I’m a second year at ubc, living in Maple ridge, BC. I’m majoring in English with a minor in creative writing. If I’m not commuting or at work, I’m normally playing on my bass guitar or reading/listening to music. I always love new recommendations too:)) oh yes and this is my dog, penny. It was just her birthday last week. Anyways, nice meeting everyone !

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Hi, folks! My name is David Collings (he/him), and I'm a 3rd-year student majoring in English Honours. I've always been fascinated by books and stories—surprise, surprise—and when I can find time to read something for pleasure between assigned readings, fantasy is my usual genre of choice. If you have opinions about semi-obscure fantasy series, come have a chat!

Pictured is Bowen Island's 1992 Dog of the Year, which is a real award that actually existed; I worked at the island's archive this past summer, and came to really enjoy piecing together its history. I'm hoping that some of that experience will inform my writing for this class!

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I'm Mathushaa (she/her) but also go by other nicknames such as Thush. I'm a second year in science majoring in biology. Some fun facts about me are that I listen to almost any type of modern music except for country music and in many different languages too. I also watch a lot of movies and shows in various languages with English subtitles so I always love to discuss those with others and learn about the different trends in other parts of the world. I'm always down to share song and movie recommendations with others and see if we share any similar tastes.

One thing that probably holds meaning to me is my diary from back in elementary which I've had for many years and gives me a sense of nostalgia as I look at how I've changed over the years from a kid to a teen. Also I am an avid lover of chocolate so that also has great importance in my life!

I'm looking forward to building some creative writing skills in this course and also interacting with others!

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Hi everyone! I am Vashika Jain (she/her) and I am in my third year of engineering. I live at my home in Surrey, BC and will attend UBC from there. I have always loved writing stories but since I started university, I have not been able to find the time to write simply. So, I am pretty excited to get into writing again and let my words flow.

I am excited to be in this class and to meet all of you!

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I am Osheen (she/her), a 3rd year psychology major. I live in Surrey and commuting sucks :(
This is my first fiction CRWR course and honestly I am a little nervous. I like reading non-fiction by BIPOC authors and I am beginning to read fiction and actually like it.
I love writing and am passionate about it.

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Hi everyone! My name is Ishika Bansal (she/her) and I am a second year student, majoring in Psychology. I currently live in Surrey, BC and will be attending the Fall semester from here.

In my first year at UBC, I took CRWR 200 which was an amazing experience so I am excited to take CRWR 209! I love writing poetry and short stories, and have recently gotten into reading all kinds of genres. I am obsessed with rom-coms and all things astrology.

I decided to post a picture while travelling because I hope to travel around the world with my friends and family. During this trip, we celebrated my mom's birthday which was super special and memorable.

I look forward to this upcoming semester, nice to meet you all :)

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My name is Sara and I am a second year arts undergrad student with an intended major in GRSJ. I'm from Saskatchewan, but am lucky enough to be able to live on campus here in Vancouver. I love writing fiction and poetry, although I am a little out of practice and have had some of my work published. I say I love to read but really I either devour a book in one sitting or it collects dust on my shelf for years. Other interests include visual art/arts and crafts, singing, mario kart, and watching cat videos on instagram reels. I love everyone's pet photos so far!!

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Hello friends. My name is Masha (she/her) and I am completing my fifth and final year of undergrad in the Honours Biotechnology program here at UBC. After years of filling up my schedule to the max by fulfilling requirements for my program, I am so excited to finally take an elective about a subject I chose and that I am passionate about! I grew up in the White Rock/South Surrey area as I see many of you also have, but I am currently living in Coquitlam and struggling with the 70 min by transit commute each way.

I have attached a photo of my family cat, Percy, because he is meaningful to me and I love him. I am a huge cat person and I miss having a cat around to keep me company (Percy is doing well! I am just not living with my parents at the moment).

My icebreaker: am I the only one who is highly looking forward to the new live-action Percy Jackson series? I feel like I am the only person I know who is hyped about it!

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Hi everyone! My name is Anne (she/her) and I'm starting second year. I'm attending this semester from beautiful Vancouver. I love reading, writing (of course), doing basically any type of art (albeit badly), being outside, and photography. I also love watching movies and then rating them super pretentiously on Letterboxd. Above is a picture of a black bear cub I saw when I did the Bowron Lakes canoe circuit this summer! Looking forward to meeting everyone :)

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My name is Lynette and I'm a 4th year Psychology major and Asian Studies minor. I haven't had much motivation to do much writing since covid so I'm hoping to maybe get back into it a little. I also like all things anime and music and games! (Whether I'm good at them or not is a different matter shh)

Looking forward getting to know some people! ^^

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My name is Sabrina (she/her) and I am a 4th year Commerce student from White Rock, BC. I really enjoy reading fiction in my spare time, some of my favourite authors include R.F. Kuang, V.E Schwab, and Riley Sager. I used to write a lot when I was younger, but since university I haven't had the chance so I am excited to take this class. I've attached a photo of my best friend, Molly, my cat for your enjoyment :)

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My name is Ava (she/her) and I currently live in Wesbrook.  I’m in my 5th year of studying Psychology and a research assistant for the UBC Infant Cognition Centre.

I have always been interested in creative writing but my psychology degree has been very limiting to creativeness. So needless to say, I’m very excited for this course! I used to read a lot before university but now a days it’s mostly textbooks and study’s.

The photo that’s pictured is my dog. She’s a red mini poodle and most definitely the love of my life. Her name is Cabby (named after the wine “Cabernet”) because that was my grandmothers favourite wine to drink when she was reading her favourite books.

Hope everyone is having a great start to the semester :)

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Hi everyone! My name is Sharon Yuen and I am a 4th year Commerce Student. I have lived in Vancouver all my life and I really like going outdoors to beaches or parks. The picture above is one of my favourite spots in Burnaby. I love to watch movies and listen to podcasts. My favourite movie genres are comedy and drama! I also love listening to other peoples' stories which is why I chose this class.

I used to read and write a lot when I was younger, but I have not been doing so as I grew up. I hope that through this class I will get back into reading!

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Hi everyone! My name is Erin (she/her/they) and I'm in my second year at UBC. I'm a psychology transfer student from Queen's, but I've lived in BC my entire life. I love to write and share stories, which is why I'm primarily taking this course. I believe that listening, connecting to, and sharing stories with other people (new and old) is an important part of a psychological healing or growth process.  The photo I chose to share is from a solo camping trip I made out to Texada Island this summer, where I found sweet times and re-connection with myself. Looking forward to sharing the semester with you all!

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My name is Alyssa (she/her) but I also go by Aly. I live here in Vancouver but I grew up just outside the city in Surrey. I am in my second year doing my Major in English lit. As you can see from my (embarrassing) photo above, I am a varsity athlete here at UBC on the women's golf team. It took a lot of work for me to get here so it is something that I take pride in. I love the sport but I love the people I meet even more. I absolutely love writing and I am trying to get more into reading, but I can see myself pursuing a career that pushes me to be a creative person. Ideally I would like to make my way into the film industry but I am currently planning to go into education to be an English teacher.

I am excited to meet everyone soon!

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I am Michael, he/him. I am in my fourth year here. Did you hear that Queen Elizabeth died? I wonder if Charles will be on the Canadian money now. Personally, I think it should be Michael J Fox. A true canadian icon.
Attached is a picture of my two guinea pigs, Jodie and Sasha, also icons.

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Hi gang, I'm John, your prof, and it's amazing to see all your images and inspirations here, to learn some of your stories and backgrounds, and to hear where you're calling from (basically everywhere!). I've left a more detailed intro in Canvas, but on this Padlet, I wanted to share something with you.

This is a photo of Rudy and I on his 7th birthday, just before the pandemic hit. It’s hard to tell from Rudy’s expression (did you know that Cardigan Welsh corgis are known as the sad clowns of the corgi world?), but he loves his birthday because we invite friends and family over, BBQ hot dogs (get it?!) and he opens an obscene amount of presents (toys, treats), and then eats a doggie cake baked in the shape of a bone. And he gets to wear a brand-new bowtie that we buy for him for every special event, like his birthday!

Perhaps this is a great metaphor for writing and life? – celebrate the moments that are meaningful with cake and friends/family because you never know what’s around the corner (like a pandemic!).

Have a great semester and reach out anytime. I'd love to keep hearing and reading your stories.

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My name is Casandra (she/her) and I'm going into my third year in the BIE program.  I currently live in Surrey, BC.  I'm really excited to take this course because I love reading books and stories! I hope by taking this course it will help further my creative writing skills.

I have attached a picture of a beach I visited during the summer in Hawaii. One of my favourite things to do in my free time is to relax and swim at the beach.

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My name is Felix and this is a picture of my dog. Her name is Maple, yes like the syrup. Quite the fitting name too since she moves slow like the syrup moves from the bottle to your waffles. She's an oldy now who waddles about around the backyard and she's quite the hefty beast which makes it look like she's in a permanent lat spread. But we love her unconditionally and try to give her the best life possible.

I'm a 2nd year Kinesiology major currently living in Burnaby (yes, the commute to school is brutal). This is the second writing class I've taken so far in my university career. To be quite honest, I don't write all that much and I don't read regularly or as a hobby either. But I understand that it can be very beneficial to be good at writing and analyzing books and stories, hence why I have taken this course. I hope to get better at interpreting and analyzing stories and books and improve my writing skills.

Here's a quick list of what I like to do: play volleyball, go to the gym, listen to music (current favourite artist: Khalid), play the piano, hang out with friends, and watch movies and TV shows (currently watching "You" on Netflix).

Thanks for reading and I look forward to a great semester with all of you.

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Howdy Y'all!

My name is Francesca and I am a second year student studying to major in Biology and minor in creative writing. The final goal is to become a Vet and help all animals. Currently while I am studying at UBC, I am also doing an online Vet Tech Diploma to help further my studies in my Veterinarian career. I hope to become a small animal Veterinarian in the end! In the above photo is my best friend (the fluffy black doggo!) in the entire world, he is the reason I am so inspired to study so hard and allow my creative juices to flow. When he was a puppy and I was six years old, he got injured and little six year old me figured out what was wrong. From that moment on I knew I wanted to help animals. Sadly, Titan (black fluffy doggo!) passed away in April due to a respiratory disease alongside laryngeal paralysis. All that is to say (as you can tell I am a story teller), he has encouraged me to become a better writer and be confident in what I truly believe in!

I love reading and writing Mystery novels. Although, I do like writing a good sob story. I wrote a short story on high school that got published and made almost everyone who read it, cry. So, if I am not scaring the pants off of you with a good murder, you can bet I will make you cry!

I will be taking this class from the UBC campus :)

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Hi everybody! My name is Aniko (She/her) I'm a 4th year Psychology Major, currently living in Langley! I personally don't do much writing, however, I love reading just about every genre and would love to learn a bit more about how to write, which is what attracted me to this course!

I've attached a picture of my husky named Bentley who always brings me joy, so hopefully his face can bring you all some joy too :)

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My name is Yoshi (yes like the Mario character) and I am a second year Geography student specializing in Sustainability and the Environment. I go by she/her pronouns and I am from Boston Massachusetts, but my family is originally from Japan.

Fiction is one of my favorite genres to read as well as write because you can get very creative with your narratives and its just overall more enjoyable to read. High school really ruined books for me because we were forced to read really boring books so I haven't been able to get myself to start reading books again, but I hope this class gets me back into that rhythm!

Here's a picture of my friends cat that I am absolutely obsessed with; his name is Theo!

Excited to meet you all!

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My name is Bridget and I am a third year arts student. My pronouns are she/her and I grew up in Vancouver. I live just off campus with some roommates and my dog Kashmir. I have always loved writing especially fiction. I always preferred writing without rules or strict content expectations so fiction is where I thrive. I am hoping to pursue a career in filmmaking and screenwriting so I’m excited to see what kinds of tools and experiences I gain from this class. Excited to meet everyone and get the school year started!

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My name is Mackenzie and I am a third year psyc, I live in Richmond which is about a 30 minute drive (on a good day) to campus. My preferred pronouns are she/her. To be honest I find writing fiction the most challenging for me so I thought I would take this course as a way to push my creativity and creative limits! The photo I have chosen is of my dog Cooper... as you can see he loves to play with his ball and often stares at me like this while Im not paying attention to him. Cant wait to share ideas and writing with you all!

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my name is Alice and I am a forth year Psychology student. I am now living in China, choosing to finish my first 2022 winter term at home. I love reading and writing since my childhood, and literature for children and young adults is preferred! So I have finished studying in CRWR 203 & 303. Fiction is also my love, and I hope to learn something valuable and inspiring for my writing.
Hope to enjoy the course with you all! ;)

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Hi! My name is Peter and I am a fourth year Commerce student. I am living on campus this year and looking forward to completing my last year at UBC. My preferred pronouns are he/him. I have included a picture of my dog, Mumbles, who is another member of our family. He is a 12 years old golden doodle that lives at home with my family in Richmond.

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Hi everyone! My name is Rimike Oni and I am a third year International Relations student who really really loves to read. I transferred to UBCV for the remainder of my undergrad degree, and am located in Vancouver as such! I like to write adult fiction, mostly just stories about life and things that are hard to work through, or wrap our heads around. I also love romance, and have tried to write some of that too! I've been seriously considering going to grad school for writing after I graduate, and I suppose I'm hoping to use a few creative writing courses as a metric for how realistic that is! I also just love to write. I also do the usual, I love music and movies and hanging out with my friends. I did this on my compute and couldn't upload a picture for some reason, but if I could have, it would have been of my little sister who just turned 6! I look forward to this course!

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Hey everybody, My name is Aafreen I am in my second-year psychology major at UBC. I live on campus but am originally from Mumbai, India. When I was a lot younger I detested reading, which is quite odd for someone taking a writing class.  It was around the time I turned 12 years old that my aunt gifted me a book called Matilda by Roald Dahl, which absolutely changed my life, turning me into a complete bookworm.
This is going to be the first writing class I take at university and I am so excited about it. I love writing and reading fiction.
Reading is the only thing that lets your imagination run wild, which is honestly why I love it so much there are no limits and no bounds.
I am excited for this class to start and begin writing again.

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Hi everyone! My name is Jordana (she/her/hers) and I am a 3rd year kinesiology student. I live on campus, so I'm pretty close to all my courses. I really enjoy meeting new people, so hopefully I can meet a few people in this class!

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A super funny pic of my dog Jasper on his 6th bday creeping up on a piece of cheese (a favourite of his)

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Hey folks! I’m Emma (they/them) and I’m entering my 4th year as a GRSJ major and English Lit minor. I currently live on campus and my family is in Langley. I’ve loved reading since I was a kid and it’s a hobby I spend as much of my time doing as I possibly can. I read lots of sci-fi and fantasy but lately, I’ve been dabbling in more contemporary works, and I’m beginning to shift my focus to speculative fiction by QTBIPOC authors. I took CRWR 200 in my first year and I really enjoyed it, so I’m back for more before I graduate! In this course, I’m hoping to explore my own voice and what I might have to say; I’m often hesitant to write because I feel that I don’t have anything worthwhile to say, and I wanna squash that. I want to embrace creativity and joy, play with ideas, and get a feel for what writing means to and looks like for me.

Here’s a rapid-fire list of other things I like: dancing, biking, rollerblading, playing the flute/guitar, sour candy, cleaning & being organized, mutual aid, the colour yellow, enjoying the sun, rock & pop punk music, wearing a mask, 90s and 00s nostalgia, sushi, steamed soup dumplings, video games, and MUCH more (because I am a cool, complex being)

I’d love to have some reading & writing buddies, if you’re also in that boat and wanna chat/hang (and/or do any of the above together^) you can message me on insta @emma.owens! Looking forward to meeting and working with you all!

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Hey all! My name's Angela (she/they) and I'm a 2nd year planning to major in ENGL and minor in PSYC. I'll be attending class directly on campus in student res so if anyone ever wants to hang out after classes or study together, let me know! My insta is angela.roh if ya wanna get in contact.

I absolutely love indulging in fiction through all kinds of media, but my absolute favourites have to be Avatar: The Last Airbender (hehe now I feel like rewatching it again), The Owl House, Genshin Impact, and the HP series. Honestly,, there’s probably more but those are the ones I can remember off the top of my head. I also enjoy dabbling in fandoms from time to time, just to see the creative works of each one because WOW, there are some seriously talented people out there.

Other than that, I really really need to work on actually reading again (I say, as a prospective ENGL major), as well as writing my daydreams into reality, so I’m hoping this class will help out with that! But really, I’m just excited for this course overall; grade 6/7 me would be quaking in her seat, and I’m quaking along with ‘em. Look forward to meeting y’all!

P.s. I don’t have any pets but I came across this cat on the street a really long time ago and my heart's been stolen since.

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Hiya! I’m Jacqui (she/her), and I’m starting my first year here as a kinesiology student. I used to read a lot of fantasy, but I’m currently on a romcom spree (let me know if you have any recs!). If you see me giggling or poking at my phone it’s probably because of the slow burn. Please don’t run away. Other than reading fiction books, I sometimes read comics from the bat family (DC)!

I enjoy brainstorming ideas but never took my creativity much further than that, so I’m looking forward to seeing how I write and watching myself improve.

Can’t wait to get to know and learn from you guys :)

I’ve also attached a photo of the kitten I was fostering last year!

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Hey everybody, my name is Aslan. I am a second-year student in the Bachelor of Arts program. I live in Kitsilano and I am excited to start my first year at UBC after transferring from a college close to the UBC campus called Corpus Christi.

My favourite kind of writing, fictional or otherwise, is driven by character. I generally find myself drawn to genres of crime and mystery, comedy, and satire. I am excited to see how this class challenges me and helps me grow in understanding of character.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

(Above is a picture of my two dogs William and Ortiz. William is a Scottish Terrier and Ortiz is a chihuahua, they both like lounging around, and Ortiz relies on William to mellow him out when he's anxious.)

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Hey everyone! My name is Kaia (she/her). I'm a second year Kinesiology student with a strong interest in creative writing.
I'm attending these lectures from Vancouver (I'm renting my first apartment!) but previously I've lived on Vancouver Island and in Manitoba.

I'll read pretty much anything I can get my hands on, but I tend to really like sci-fi and fantasy. I enjoy writing poetry as well as short fiction.

The picture showcases one of my 4 dogs (Charlie) and also my intense love of the colour orange (my old bedroom walls; I'm not sure what my parents were thinking).

I look forward to meeting you all!

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My name is Ana Sofia (She/Her); I'm attending this course from Vancouver and living in Kits. I'm currently in my 2nd year majoring in Psychology and I loveeee creative writing (I also love psych). I grew up on a potato farm and I like to think most people like potatoes so I usually have something in common with people I meet.

I attached a photo of my dog Silver. I also have a dog named Tequila and a cat named Wheelbarrow.

My Instagram is @anasofiagroot if you want to talk more!

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Hey all! My name's Nick (he/him) and I'm a second-year student studying Computer Science (also planning on minoring in Creative Writing).

I love Sci-Fi, horror and a good Anti-hero story. I mainly read graphic novels (have been zooooming through Neil Gaiman's Sandman series lately) but I love writing short stories. I also love writing for video games, which is something that I have been doing for the last few years and am very passionate about pursuing as a career path.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

(P.S. the dog is my girlfriend's, his name is George and he is a Corgi/Boston Terrier mix!)

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My name is Natalie and this is my third year at UBC. My major is psychology and I've been a B.C. resident since birth. I am 20. My favorite genres to write in are romance, fantasy, cultivation and drama. I love to read Harry Potter, and online Chinese-to-English translated novels; I love to watch Youtube videos in my free time, on very random topics, like educational videos on house insurance or crypto scams. I also like to listen to the Conan O'Brien podcast; my favorite interview is the one with Paul Rudd. In this class I hope to learn even more about writing fiction.

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Hi all, my name is Melissa and I am a second year arts student planning to major in Political Science. I grew up in White Rock although am currently living in Kitsilano. I really enjoy reading non-fiction because I love to learn about true events, people or places, although this summer I have gotten into reading more fiction books. I hope through taking this class I can challenge myself by writing fiction based pieces and hopefully learn and improve my writing abilities and skills! Really looking forward to taking this course this term!

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Hello! I'm Marcus. I live in south Vancouver and am a third year majoring in Geographical Science. I love reading and writing fantasy and supernatural genres. I am also a fan of the 'Tales of' RPGs and Dragon Quest games. Nice to meet you all!

This gif is a Baki, a goomba-like enemy from one of my favourite games, Drawn to Life. He's just dancing to the coconut radio. I hope he makes everyone smile!

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Greetings! My name is Ella and this is my second year at UBC. My major is currently undecided but I'm thinking about a major in Creative Writing or English. I've been living in Vancouver for almost my whole life.
Ever since I was little, I've enjoyed daydreaming and writing stories. My favourite genres include Fantasy and Sci-Fi. I also enjoy my fair share of creepy short stories, but don't think I plan on reading a full horror novel in the near future. My bookshelves at home are completely full of books. I've recently had to reorganize and stack them in wacky ways in order to get them all to fit, and yet I still need a new bookshelf.
I am the definition of an introvert, and all my hobbies lie within the arts (writing, drawing, reading, dancing, music, videogames, etc.).
Let's all have a great term!

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Hello there, my name is Will. I'm in my 2nd year at UBC - I have no clue what I'll major in, but I'd love to write for the screen one day so creative writing seems like a good choice. I tend to enjoy thinking about writing more than actually writing, and so I hope this course can help me pick up a pencil for once.  I also enjoy watching horror movies - alone and in the dark. Pretty fun.
I will be attending from Langley.

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I’m Angelo, a 4th year student and I’ve been living in the Lower Mainland for my entire life. I’ve bounced between many different majors but ultimately I chose Psychology.
My specific areas of interest in fiction are sci-fi and fantasy, but as a writer I’m particularly attached to writing within modern settings.
I don’t actually read very much so it’s hilarious that I even like writing. Most of the media I consume is either TV shows, movies, or video games. But as a visual person, I think I aim to represent in writing what I can visualize/describe in my head.

Some things that I hope that I can learn and achieve in this class is to be able to write stories that people care about and relate to. Another thing I hope to be able to do is become better at using language to create better and meaningful imagery. I also hope to be able to write more effortful dialogue. But one step at a time!

Thank you for reading (if you got to this point), I actually spent way longer than I should have writing and rewriting this.
Anyways, nice to meet you all!

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Howdy guys! My name is Wes and I’m a second year Arts student wanting to major in English Literature and Film Studies.

Creative writing and storytelling have been a massive part of my life ever since grade nine when I took my first electives in creative writing and drama. Since then, I have been enthralled by the power of a good tale. Any piece of media whether it be film, books, comics, video games, tv shows, theatre, videos, or music that involves a strong story I HAVE to get my hands on…or at least that’s my goal as I usually fall behind with everything I set out to watch/read

If it involves a story in anyway, even just sitting around a campfire, I am there for it 100% of the time.

My favourite genre to write in is either medieval fantasy (as I am obsessed with worldbuilding) or historical fiction (as I am obsessed with history). My goal with this course is to expand my horizons as pertaining to genre, and getting over that mind-numbing writers block that keeps the best of us bogged down.

I get stumped a lot of the time, so I love to workshop and brainstorm ideas with other people as much as possible. That, but I’m also just a fan of nerding out to anything related to books or movies so if you ever wanna chat or hit a little writing session, DM me @ wesminaker on Instagram :)

Anyways, writings cool and so are you. Much love ❤️

P.S.

Attached above is the most adorable child you will every lay your eyes on: my three year old nephew Cooper who I didn’t get to meet until about a month ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic and living in separate countries. Enjoy :)

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Hi everyone! My name is Arissa and I am in third year majoring in sociology. I live in Kerrisdale, so I am pretty close to UBC. I love reading all types of genres, but my favourite would probably be mystery! I also love to write poetry because I find that it is a good escape from reality :) I am excited to take this class so that I can improve my writing and be creative while doing so! I am looking forward to meeting you all!!

Attached above is a picture of my dog, Velvet :))

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I'm Isaac, a third year international student attending from Vancouver, in the Arts faculty majoring in Psychology. I generally enjoy reading fiction that isn't set in modern environments (so fantasy, sci-fi, historic fiction, etc.).

I'm taking this class to get some formalised learning and practice in writing so I can hopefully write better in my free time.

I included a picture of myself, my mother and grandfather at my graduation parade marking the completion of my basic military training a few years ago since it's something I'm proud of.

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Hi everyone! I'm Sarah (she/her), and i'm a second year business student. I'll probably be hiding in a corner of one of the UBC library's to attend class, but I'd love some company if anyone is interested in making online class a little less lonely (DM at sarah2lizz to talk more)! I'm originally from Edmonton AB but I'm sooo glad I moved out to Vancouver last year to attend UBC (boo snow, yay rain!)! Since moving, I've adopted Charly (photo above) and gained a newfound appreciation for a good vacuum cleaner :) I love to read and one of my talents is starting and finishing a novel within a day. I hope to someday write a novel that people will love so much that they do the same!

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Hey guys, I’m Ella! I am a second year biology student, originally from Calgary, Alberta. Creative writing is a passion of mine, so I’m excited to take this course and have a bit of a break from my heavy science workload. I like writing horror, fantasy, and especially speculative and literary fiction. Anything that makes you think. Attached is a picture of my rabbit, Tiffany (who is dead now, but lives on in my heart and in this post lol)! I’m looking forward to reading your introductions :)