ELI Blog
Welcome to the ELI Blog! Stay up to date on what is happening at the UBC ELI and see the UBC ELI from the perspective of the people that make up our institution. Through the ELI Blog, you can gain insight into the students, CAs, teachers and staff of the UBC ELI. We also welcome contributions from you. We encourage you to leave comments or to submit your own blog posts.
It’s Not Just a Dance!
Performing at International Night represents a magical moment for me. Not only do I get the opportunity to showcase part of my heritage, but also I get to meet students and teachers in a relaxing atmosphere; something I barely do hiding behind my desk eight hours a day. The dance I usually perform is called [...]
The Real Truth About Money
Many Americans believe that having money and possessions are the most important things in life. Depression has increased three to ten times from two generations ago. More money leads to depression because personal wealth gives more social anxiety than satisfaction. People spend more time earning money than doing activities that are more fulfilling in life. [...]
The Issue of Downloading Music Online
Although downloading music through unapproved channels is illegal, statistics indicate that it is widespread.” Shoshana Altschuller and Raquel Benbunan-Fich argue about this in the paper ‘Is music downloading the new prohibition? What students reveal through an ethical dilemma.’ Music plays a huge role in every person’s life. Most artists completely dedicate their lives to music; [...]
Playland!
Students gathered in downtown at noon to take the bus to Playland. It was the perfect day to go to the amusement park; the sun was shining and there was a slight breeze to calm our nerves before we plunged to the ground from 47 metres on the “Hellevator” and spun around on the “Crazy [...]
Clothes Can Change the Way You Behave
Nowadays, there are various types of clothes with unique styles, different patterns, and traditional materials. Unlike before, males and females consider what they wear and disregard how much money they spend. Living in modern society, these people desire to gain respect from their colleagues and friends. Do you believe that the clothes you wear can [...]
The Art of Calligraphy
Do you know what calligraphy is? It is an ancient form of writing. Living in a wired world, people may not take interest in the art of writing. However, I am developing a deeper appreciation for it, and I am becoming a calligraphy addict. My first exploration into the world of calligraphy was in second [...]
How to Greet Someone?
In such a global age, what is the best way to greet someone? Answering such a question should be approached in a delicate way in a place like the ELI, where students come from everywhere around the globe and don’t always share the same culture and habits. The act of greeting is universal, but the [...]
Keeping an Open Mind
Do you enjoy trying out new activities? Do you like to meet new people? Are you open to discussing different ideas? I personally feel like I face these kinds of questions on a daily basis, especially in a place like the ELI. With the presence of so many different cultures and ideas, I feel like [...]
My First Two Weeks in Vancouver
I left Japan two weeks before I began classes at the UBC ELI. To be honest, this was my first time visiting a foreign country by myself. I had visited many foreign countries in the past, but I had only joined sightseeing or study tour groups. I had not done anything special or individually on [...]
Are You a Night Owl?!
“What’s eating you? You look so sleepy.” “I stayed up too late.” “Why didn’t you go to bed earlier?” “I don’t know. I rarely go to bed before 2 am.” This was a conversation that occurred between my friend and I. Staying up late has become a common phenomenon in today’s society. There are an [...]
