Student Stories

Jalalpoor, Mackenzie 

Jalalpoor, Mackenzie 

Graduating year: 2018
Degree: BKin
Mackenzie played on the varsity softball team for 4 years during her time at UBC, and now has her own company called ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ where her mission is to spread light to others by sharing perspective.

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Gabriella Goodger

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Gabriella Goodger

Gabriella Goodger is a second-year student in the multidisciplinary stream. After she graduates, Gabriella plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in medicine. Gabriella will be a KIN Orientation Leader this September 2021. She says, “Having attended online Jumpstart due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my orientation leaders were integral parts of creating a […]

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Jason Lin

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Jason Lin

Jason is also a volunteer at two physiotherapy clinics, East Vancouver Sports Rehabilitation Clinic (EVSRC) and Kids Physio Group, where he shadows physiotherapists and provides assistance during their treatment sessions. “At EVSRC, I help out in kinesiology and strength and conditioning sessions in the Essentials of Athletics gym, where I also observe, make suggestions, and […]

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Priya Dhaliwal

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Priya Dhaliwal

Priya is a third-year student in the neuromechanical and physiology sciences stream. She plans to pursue a career in health care after she graduates and says “I think it’s best to follow my heart and see where my studies take me. My advice for all students out there is to be yourself and let your […]

Mohammed, Paula

Mohammed, Paula

Graduating year: 1994
Degree: BHK
Upon graduating, Paula says, “In the 90’s, event management barely existed as a career and there were very few opportunities in Vancouver to work in the field of sports marketing. I was lucky to secure a job with the one sport marketing company in the city at that time.” Paula founded In My Kitchen Inc, three years ago and reflects, “Growing up in a culturally diverse household with many passionate cooks, I came to cherish the experiences I had around the kitchen table, and that is how In My Kitchen was born.

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Naina Dhiman

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Naina Dhiman

Naina is a fourth-year student in the interdisciplinary stream. After she graduates, Naina hopes to pursue a Masters of physiotherapy Naina will be a KIN Orientation Leader this September 2021, where she will be “working alongside other KIN orientation leaders to help facilitate a positive, welcoming, and impactful start for the incoming students at UBC!” […]

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Rebecca Tsow

KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Rebecca Tsow

Rebecca is a fourth-year student in the interdisciplinary stream. After she graduates, Rebecca hopes to continue her education to pursue a Master’s of Physical Therapy and eventually work towards a career in physiotherapy. She would also love to travel abroad and spend time living in another country. Rebecca will be a KIN Orientation Leader this […]

Shayan Badiei

Shayan Badiei

Shayan Badiei is a third year student in the neuromechanical and physiological sciences stream. After completing his undergraduate degree, he plans on pursuing a Master’s in physical therapy at UBC and hopes to have a career as a physiotherapist. Shayan is a member of the UBC Red Cross club and says it has allowed him […]

Katie Clark, Fourth Year Interdisciplinary Student

Katie Clark, Fourth Year Interdisciplinary Student

Katie is a fourth year student in the interdisciplinary stream. She recently returned from the U23 World Rowing Championship in Račice, Czech Republic, where she raced in the Women’s Quadruple Sculls and placed 11th. “This regatta was a learning experience for our crew, as we had not been on a start line in 18 months […]

Laura Mar

Laura Mar

Laura is graduating with a BKin in the interdisciplinary stream. After graduation, Laura plans to continue her current research and pursue a career in medicine or counseling. “I was fortunate to have the opportunity to conduct a directed study with Dr. John Kramer. I studied the diversity of sex and age recruitment within pain neuroimaging […]