Mastering the Internship Hunt Workshop

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Ready to ace that internship interview? Curious about how to network effectively? This is the workshop for you! Prepare to…

🤝 Connect: Learn to network like a pro and build connections that open doors to dream internships.
🎙️ Ask Questions: Ask your burning questions to seasoned students who’ve received offers at Amazon, Tableau, Citadel, Twitch, Datadog, Jane Street, Databricks, Notion, Samsung, Tesla and more!!
💡Gain Insider Tips: Discover the job search, resume and interview strategies that helped our panelists land their dream internships!

🔗 Register Today: https://ubccsss.org/intern

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Google Summer of Code @ Liquid Galaxy Info Session

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Looking for an exciting coding experience? Check out the Google Summer of Code @ Liquid Galaxy info session, brought to you by the CSSS!

Google Summer of Code is an international online program focused on introducing folks to open-source software development. Participants will work with an open source organization — in this case, Liquid Galaxy — on a 12+ week programming project under the guidance of mentors.

The Liquid Galaxy project focuses on developing a panoramic Google Earth-based controller, and has been a GSoC organization since 2011.

Join Emilie, our VP Academic, past Liquid Galaxy Google Code-in Winner and GSoC co-mentor, for more information on the GSoC program, the Liquid Galaxy project, and application tips!

RSVP here!

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Hacktoberfest Workshop

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Are you interested in learning Git or participating in Hacktoberfest? Check out our new workshop happening on Tuesday! Git is a powerful version control system for software, ubiquitous in industry, academia, and the world of open source, and Hacktoberfest is a global open-source contribution event that happens annually in October. Whether you’ve completely new to it or want a better understanding of the fundamentals, attending this workshop will give you the knowledge you need to use Git and contribute to open source confidently and effectively. RSVP here!

Location: DMP 201 Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM

*This event is run by the CSSS and is not affiliated with GitHub or Hacktoberfest.

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Pumpkins x Programmers

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Are you tired and stressed from midterms? Do you wish you could de-stress by carving away at a pumpkin? Now’s your chance! CSSS is hosting a pumpkin carving event, complete with pumpkin pie and prizes for the winning team. Sign up individually with the link in our bio and carve your prize-winning pumpkin in groups of 3. Bring your spookiest smile to take a “byte” of pumpkin pie and carve some pumpkins! Spots are limited, so RSVP here and keep an eye out for a confirmation email!

Location: Pho Real Lounge in the ICICS, outside of where Pacific Poke was formerly located

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Meet the Team - First Year Pizza Party!

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Hey first years! For those of you interested in our CSSS First Year Pizza Party, the RSVP form has been closed early. Unfortunately due to high demand, we will not be able to invite everybody who RSVP’d to attend. Check your emails to see if you’ve received an invite. If you haven’t received an email, you have been waitlisted for now. Keep an eye on your emails - spots may open up later in the week. We’ll have lots more events coming your way, so don’t worry if you aren’t able to attend this one!

P.S.: Having trouble finding the Pho Real (formerly Pacific Poke) Lounge? Google “Pacific Poke” and choose the location on Main Mall, or if that doesn’t work, meet us outside ICICS Room X035!

P.P.S: If you can’t make it to this event, then you might be interested in another event we’re hosting! The UBC CSSS is hosting a First Year Panel on Monday, September 11! The FYP is a panel designed for first years to ask questions about CS programs/admission/careers. The panel will feature upper-year students and professors and will be primarily moderated Q&A. This is also intended as an opportunity for first years to network with one another, so come by to meet other prospective CS students and learn more about your CS journeys at UBC! RSVP here!

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