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UBC Extended Learning (ExL) offers relevant, ever-evolving continuing studies courses and programs designed to give you the knowledge to realize your potential.

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🚨 The countdown is on! Enrolment for 3 popular bootcamps closes May 6. Don’t miss your chance to gain industry-ready skills! 🎮 Game Development 🕹️ Game Design 💻 Software Development Bootcamps start May 13—secure your spot now! ⏳➡️ bit.ly/4iP5KZx #Bootcamp #Career

🚨 The countdown is on! Enrolment for 3 popular bootcamps closes May 6. Don’t miss your chance to gain industry-ready skills!

🎮 Game Development
🕹️ Game Design
💻 Software Development

Bootcamps start May 13—secure your spot now! ⏳➡️ bit.ly/4iP5KZx

#Bootcamp #Career
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¡Feliz Día del Idioma Español! 🌍✨ Today, we celebrate #SpanishLanguageDay! Did you know this holiday was established by the UN and coincides with the passing of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes? Interested in learning #Spanish? Check out 👉 bit.ly/43BNs9w

¡Feliz Día del Idioma Español! 🌍✨ Today, we celebrate #SpanishLanguageDay!

Did you know this holiday was established by the UN and coincides with the passing of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes? Interested in learning #Spanish? Check out 👉 bit.ly/43BNs9w
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Struggling to find files when you need them? Try these #tips! ✅ Use consistent naming like "ProjectName_Date_Version" ✅ Organize files in folders/subfolders ✅ Sync across devices ✅ Schedule regular backups. How do you stay #organized?

Struggling to find files when you need them? Try these #tips! ✅ Use consistent naming like "ProjectName_Date_Version" ✅ Organize files in folders/subfolders ✅ Sync across devices ✅ Schedule regular backups. 

How do you stay #organized?
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Today is an opportunity to grieve the loss of innocent lives, honour them, comfort those impacted and offer appreciation for those serving in response to the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy. Available supports for UBC community members: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc

Today is an opportunity to grieve the loss of innocent lives, honour them, comfort those impacted and offer appreciation for those serving in response to the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy.

Available supports for UBC community members: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc
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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 💚 Taking care of your mind is just as important as reaching your goals. We’ll be sharing tips all month to support your well-being—stay tuned! 🌱 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2025 #MentalHealthMatters

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 💚 Taking care of your mind is just as important as reaching your goals. We’ll be sharing tips all month to support your well-being—stay tuned! 🌱

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2025 #MentalHealthMatters
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#SelfCare supports both mental and physical health 💚 Regular exercise, good sleep, hydration and relaxation techniques all help you feel your best. Learn more from NIMH: bit.ly/42xudvE 🌿

#SelfCare supports both mental and physical health 💚 Regular exercise, good sleep, hydration and relaxation techniques all help you feel your best. Learn more from NIMH: bit.ly/42xudvE 🌿
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On-demand vs. live online learning — which suits your style? 🧠💻 Both offer unique perks in flexibility, interaction & pace. Explore the key differences to find your best fit: bit.ly/4jqaLIw #OnDemandLearning #LiveOnlineLearning #TechEducation #UBC

On-demand vs. live online learning — which suits your style? 🧠💻

Both offer unique perks in flexibility, interaction & pace. Explore the key differences to find your best fit: bit.ly/4jqaLIw

#OnDemandLearning #LiveOnlineLearning #TechEducation #UBC
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Feeling overwhelmed? A digital #detox—taking intentional breaks from screens—can boost your focus, mood and #MentalHealth. ✨ It’s a great way to recharge and find balance. When was your last unplug?

Feeling overwhelmed? A digital #detox—taking intentional breaks from screens—can boost your focus, mood and #MentalHealth. ✨ It’s a great way to recharge and find balance. When was your last unplug?
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#Burnout is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, recognized by the #WHO. According to Mental Health UK, signs include fatigue, sleep issues and low motivation. Take breaks, set boundaries and seek support—you matter. 💚 Learn more: bit.ly/42gXxHW

#Burnout is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, recognized by the #WHO. According to Mental Health UK, signs include fatigue, sleep issues and low motivation. Take breaks, set boundaries and seek support—you matter. 💚 

Learn more: bit.ly/42gXxHW
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"Mental health is the same as mental illness." 🤔 Think that’s true? It’s actually a myth. #MentalHealth is about well-being; mental illness refers to diagnosed conditions. 💚 Learn more from the Mental Health Commission of Canada: bit.ly/4cBuPoF

"Mental health is the same as mental illness." 🤔 Think that’s true? It’s actually a myth. #MentalHealth is about well-being; mental illness refers to diagnosed conditions. 💚 

Learn more from the Mental Health Commission of Canada: bit.ly/4cBuPoF
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Meet Casey 💼🌱 After leaving accounting, he found purpose through UBC’s Organizational Coaching program. Now he helps young finance pros avoid burnout & build sustainable careers.⁣⁣ ⁣ 🎓 Apply by June 18: bit.ly/44X2UOk #UBCCoaching #CareerChange

Meet Casey 💼🌱 After leaving accounting, he found purpose through UBC’s Organizational Coaching program. Now he helps young finance pros avoid burnout & build sustainable careers.⁣⁣
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🎓 Apply by June 18: bit.ly/44X2UOk

#UBCCoaching #CareerChange
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Manjeeve Sookram, a Mechatronics grad, turned his passion into a game dev career! After completing our Game Dev Bootcamp, he landed a Junior QA role in the industry. 🎮🔥 Read his story: bit.ly/450SRI2 #StudentSpotlight #GameDevelopment #Gaming #Vancouver #UBCExL

Manjeeve Sookram, a Mechatronics grad, turned his passion into a game dev career! After completing our Game Dev Bootcamp, he landed a Junior QA role in the industry. 🎮🔥

Read his story: bit.ly/450SRI2

#StudentSpotlight #GameDevelopment #Gaming #Vancouver #UBCExL
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Want to learn a #language quickly? 🌍 Small habits = big progress! Change your phone’s language, learn through music & shows, use mnemonics and practice with a friend, classmate or colleague—regular conversation is key! #LanguageLearning #LifelongLearning

Want to learn a #language quickly? 🌍 Small habits = big progress! Change your phone’s language, learn through music & shows, use mnemonics and practice with a friend, classmate or colleague—regular conversation is key!

#LanguageLearning #LifelongLearning
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Let’s talk #SignLanguage! 🖐️ They’re more than hand gestures—facial expressions and body language are also key. #ASL even uses eyebrow movement to mark questions! Learn more about sign language: bit.ly/45mL7Qy #LanguageLearning #LifelongLearning #SignLanguage #ASL

Let’s talk #SignLanguage! 🖐️ They’re more than hand gestures—facial expressions and body language are also key. #ASL even uses eyebrow movement to mark questions! Learn more about sign language:  bit.ly/45mL7Qy

#LanguageLearning #LifelongLearning #SignLanguage #ASL
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"Untranslatables" capture feelings so precisely that they don't translate neatly. From the Oxford English Dictionary’s March 2025 update: 🇵🇭 Gigil—the urge to squeeze something cute, 🇲🇾 Alamak—a burst of surprise or dismay. Explore more:bit.ly/3Z1RFQS

"Untranslatables" capture feelings so precisely that they don't translate neatly. From the Oxford English Dictionary’s March 2025 update: 🇵🇭 Gigil—the urge to squeeze something cute, 🇲🇾 Alamak—a burst of surprise or dismay. Explore more:bit.ly/3Z1RFQS
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🌍 Language is full of surprises! Did you know over half the world is bilingual? Or that English, Spanish & Russian share the same language family? With 7,000+ languages spoken today, there’s always more to explore. Ready to learn? bit.ly/4c7QswI #LanguageFacts

🌍 Language is full of surprises! Did you know over half the world is bilingual? Or that English, Spanish & Russian share the same language family? With 7,000+ languages spoken today, there’s always more to explore. Ready to learn? bit.ly/4c7QswI 

#LanguageFacts
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What is #InformationLiteracy? 🤔 #UNESCO defines it as the ability to seek, evaluate, use & create information effectively—an essential skill for smart decisions in learning, work & life. 📚 Stay tuned for tips and fun facts all month!

What is #InformationLiteracy? 🤔 #UNESCO defines it as the ability to seek, evaluate, use & create information effectively—an essential skill for smart decisions in learning, work & life. 📚 Stay tuned for tips and fun facts all month!
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Feeling overwhelmed by info? 📚 #InformationOverload can lead to stress and fatigue. Try this: use lists, filter smartly, avoid multitasking and tidy your space—#InfoLiteracy is about managing the flow! Learn more: bit.ly/4cyUP3Y

Feeling overwhelmed by info? 📚 #InformationOverload can lead to stress and fatigue. Try this: use lists, filter smartly, avoid multitasking and tidy your space—#InfoLiteracy is about managing the flow! 

Learn more: bit.ly/4cyUP3Y
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Not all info is created equal! Use the #CRAAPtest to check sources for credibility: Is it current? Relevant? From a trusted source? Accurate? What's the purpose? Stay sharp—your future self will thank you! 🎯

Not all info is created equal! Use the #CRAAPtest to check sources for credibility: Is it current? Relevant? From a trusted source? Accurate? What's the purpose? Stay sharp—your future self will thank you! 🎯
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🎬 Wrapping up our month on information literacy with films that explore #misinformation: #TheSocialNetwork shows how platforms shape perception, while #InsideJob exposes misleading narratives. These films show why #CriticalThinking is more important than ever!

🎬 Wrapping up our month on information literacy with films that explore #misinformation: #TheSocialNetwork shows how platforms shape perception, while #InsideJob exposes misleading narratives. These films show why #CriticalThinking is more important than ever!