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I am writing to apply for the position of Student Information and Program Support Assistant at the UBC Go Global. My experience as an international student at the University of British Columbia has made me grow as a global and self-motivated, and gain perspective in a way that I had never imagined. I have a strong desire to build a successful career at UBC, and to contribute to the international learning opportunities and student services provided by the Go Global.

During my last academic years at UBC and until recently, I have worked as an intern at a pharmaceutical platform company called, Vesta Health Systems Inc. I had an opportunity to not only gain analytical skills as a business analyst, but also to provide basic administrative support such as data entry, confidential document management, and responding to inquiries of both native speakers and non-native speakers of English. Even though I had short, limited knowledge in bio-chemistry and pharmaceutical studies in the beginning, my passionate
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Performing restaurant service activities required me develop multitasking ability, interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a highly diverse population. To ensure excellent service standards, I always tried to be patient, empathetic and passionately communicate with customers, identify their needs to achieve satisfaction, and help improve the restaurant’s brand perception.

I believe these skills I have learned from my previous experiences align well with the qualification as a student service assistant at the Go Global. I am extremely enthusiastic about UBC Go Global’s focus on international learning opportunities, and am certain I would make a valuable addition to the team.

Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you and learning more about the

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