Curious about what you can do with an Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST) degree? Join us for an evening featuring alumni who graduated from the IDST program and have gone on to pursue diverse and exciting career paths. Hear alumni share their post-graduation journeys, how they shaped their interdisciplinary degrees, and the skills that helped them navigate different industries. There will also be time for questions and conversations.
This event is designed for IDST students, but everyone is welcome – whether you’re exploring the program, considering interdisciplinary pathways, or simply interested in learning from alumni experiences.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Meet our Alumni
Saif Ali (He/Him), BA’ 18
Saif Ali (He/Him), BA’ 18Business and Configuration Analyst, UBC Integrated Service Centre (ISC)
As an IDST undergraduate alumnus, I specialize in aligning business needs with financial systems configuration to enhance workflows, reporting, and service outcomes. I bring over 8 years of experience across finance, analysis, and project delivery.
Sarah Ling (She/Her), BA’ 11 MA’ 18
Community Historian, Documentary Filmmaker
Sarah Ling holds a BA in English Literature with a minor in First Nations and Indigenous Studies, and an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies from UBC with a community-centered research background in Chinese and Indigenous relations. She is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, and was a founding staff member of the Chinese Canadian Museum where she curated and managed several exhibitions. Sarah currently volunteers as President of the British Columbia Historical Federation, and is the Co-Founder of Chinatown Wonders.
Annika Nunan (She/Her), BA’ 23
Policy Analyst at the Urban Development Institute
I grew up in Hong Kong and graduated from UBC in 2023 in the IDST program with a focus on Economics, Political Science, and Philosophy. I now work at the intersection of urban development and public policy, helping ensure government policies are practical and achievable for builders.