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    Measuring Minds: UBC Psychology Mini School
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    Measuring Minds: UBC Psychology Mini School

    by UBC Future Global Leaders

    Measuring Minds introduces psychological measurement through survey design, statistical coding and guided labs, connecting personality research to everyday behavior.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Measuring Minds at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    High school; completed grade 10

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada

    Cost

    $2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Accommodation: Optional single-room campus residence
    Meals: Commuter lunch; residence full board
    Certificate / Outcome: Letter of Completion
    Campus experience: Social activities; UBC Recreation Card
    Tutors / faculty: Zhichun Qi, UBC psychology graduate student
    Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday: 3-hour mornings, 1.5-hour afternoons

    Measuring Minds summary

    Measuring Minds explores how psychologists measure personality and behavior, combining survey design with statistical coding and data visualization.

    Lectures, interactive activities and guided labs use everyday questions about sleep, mood, attention and stress to make quantitative psychology concrete.

    It suits students who want to test their interest in psychology through collaborative practical work, including beginners in coding.

    What is Measuring Minds: UBC Psychology Mini School?

    Measuring Minds: UBC Psychology Mini School is an introduction to psychological measurement offered by the UBC Department of Psychology through UBC Extended Learning. It forms part of Future Global Leaders and combines lectures, interactive activities and guided laboratory sessions.

    Students examine personality, design survey questions and explore reliability and validity before using statistical coding to communicate data visually. Collaborative exercises connect these methods to sleep and mood, attention and screen time, and stress and coping. The emphasis on doing and discussing makes it a practical way to explore the research side of psychology.

    Why Succeed highlights Measuring Minds

    • Survey design, reliability and validity introduce the methods behind psychological claims.

    • Guided statistical coding connects psychology with practical data analysis without requiring prior coding experience.

    • Everyday topics such as sleep, screen time and stress give abstract measurement concepts a clear purpose.

    • Teaching through UBC's Department of Psychology connects the course to a quantitative research environment.

    Who is Measuring Minds for?

    Best for

    Students curious about how psychology turns questions about behavior into measurable data, especially those who enjoy discussion and practical exercises.

    Not ideal if

    You want to avoid numerical analysis or prefer a course centered on counseling practice rather than psychological measurement.

    Is Measuring Minds worth it?

    Measuring Minds is worth considering if you want to understand psychology as an empirical subject before choosing further study. Designing questions and working with data can reveal whether you enjoy the methods behind behavioral research, while guided labs make the introduction accessible to coding beginners.

    The value depends on your interest in measurement and analysis: this is a focused introduction rather than broad coverage of every branch of psychology. Campus experience and a completion letter can support reflection on your learning, but Future Global Leaders does not provide a direct pathway to UBC or another university.

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    Cost and what is included

    $2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD; includes 45 hours of mini school classes., Lectures, interactive activities and guided labs., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card for swimming and drop-in sports., Optional residence: single room and three meals daily., Optional residence: designated airport transfers and evening/weekend activities., Optional residence: local medical insurance for international students..

    Accommodation

    Optional single-room campus residence

    Meals

    Commuter lunch; residence full board

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada.

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    How much preparation does Measuring Minds need?

    Effort level

    Moderate, with sustained daily participation.

    Best started

    Begin family-account, accommodation and travel planning several weeks before a confirmed session starts; allow longer for visa arrangements.

    Main challenge

    Turning abstract ideas about reliability and validity into useful survey questions and understandable data.

    Typical preparation

    • Think of one everyday question about sleep, attention or stress that you would like to investigate.

    • Arrange a laptop or tablet and become comfortable managing files before classes begin.

    • Prepare separate parent and student email addresses, and plan to complete the information package within 48 hours of registration.

    • Discuss commuting or residence with your family and review the attendance and conduct expectations.

    Useful if

    You want to test your interest in quantitative psychology.

    What do students do on Measuring Minds?

    You explore psychological measurement through lectures, collaborative activities and guided labs. Survey design and coding exercises connect questions about everyday behavior to data you can analyze and explain.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Examine how psychologists define and measure personality.

    2. 2

      Design survey questions and explore reliability and validity.

    3. 3

      Use statistical coding to turn raw data into visual stories.

    4. 4

      Discuss what the analysis reveals about sleep, mood, attention and coping.

    Measuring Minds dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Programme dates

    6-17 July 2026

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • High school students ages 15-18.

    • Completed grade 10 or equivalent.

    • Canadian and international students may participate.

    • No coding experience required.

    • Recommended academic standing: 78%, 3.5 GPA, B average or IB 5.

    • English learners: recommended IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 or equivalent.

    • No transcripts or proof of English required.

    How much does Measuring Minds cost?

    Mini school fee

    $2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD — Canadian citizens/permanent residents; international students.

    Funding or discounts

    • Residence add-on: $2,650 CAD — Private room, full board and residence services.
    • UBC President Bursary: Needs-based support — For grade 11 British Columbia students meeting program eligibility.

    What's included

    45 hours of mini school classes., Lectures, interactive activities and guided labs., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card for swimming and drop-in sports., Optional residence: single room and three meals daily., Optional residence: designated airport transfers and evening/weekend activities., Optional residence: local medical insurance for international students.

    How to apply to Measuring Minds

    1. 1

      Review the age, school-stage recommendations and Future Global Leaders refund policies.

    2. 2

      For a scheduled session, add Measuring Minds to your cart and choose commuter or residence options.

    3. 3

      Have a parent or guardian create or log in to the Family Account.

    4. 4

      Add the student as a family member using an email address different from the parent's.

    5. 5

      Assign the student to the selected session and complete checkout.

    6. 6

      Select New Application in the Family Account and submit the information package within 48 hours of registration.

    7. 7

      Follow the student emails to set up the student account and Campus-wide Login.

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    What does Measuring Minds cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Personality measurement

    Examine the science of personality and how psychologists measure the human mind.

    Survey design

    Design survey questions that turn behavioral interests into measurable information.

    Reliability and validity

    Explore core concepts used to evaluate psychological measurement.

    Statistical coding and visualization

    Use guided coding to turn raw data into clear visual stories.

    Everyday behavioral questions

    Connect analysis to sleep and mood, attention and screen time, and stress and coping.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Measuring Minds?

    A typical day during the program.

    Morning classes

    Three hours of mini school teaching each weekday.

    Afternoon classes

    A further 1.5 hours of subject classes replaces university preparation lectures.

    Campus activities

    The illustrative schedule includes activities, study time and free time.

    Residence activities

    Residence students can join social activities or use study and free time.

    Who teaches on Measuring Minds?

    The course identifies Zhichun Qi, a graduate student in the UBC Department of Psychology's Rights Lab, directed by Dr. Jason Rights. The lab works to improve statistical and methodological practice in psychology and related research.

    Where do students stay on Measuring Minds?

    Residential plan

    • Private campus room: Stay in a furnished single room in a UBC student residence.
    • Full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily, including weekends.
    • Residence support: Student life assistants live on site and provide 24/7 support at a 10-to-1 student-to-staff ratio.
    • Activities and transfers: The add-on includes evening/weekend activities and airport transfers within designated service times.

    Non-residential plan

    • Commuter meals and recreation: Weekday lunch and a UBC Recreation Card are included.
    • Commuter responsibilities: Families arrange transport and accommodation; commuter monitoring is limited to in-class attendance checks.

    Residence rooms are on mixed-gender floors with shared bathrooms; rooms have no provided air conditioning or fan.

    What happens after Measuring Minds?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Explore psychology learning pathways and career opportunities.

    Test your interest in university psychology.

    Develop survey-design and data-analysis skills.

    Receive a Letter of Completion subject to attendance and conduct requirements.

    Future Global Leaders is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university.

    Where does Measuring Minds take place?

    Classes take place on the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada, with campus residence and commuter options. Public buses serve the central UBC Bus Loop, and Vancouver International Airport is approximately a 30-minute drive away.

    Measuring Minds FAQs

    Students explore personality measurement, survey design, reliability and validity, and statistical coding. Guided labs connect data analysis to sleep and mood, attention and screen time, and stress and coping.

    No coding experience is required. Activities are collaborative and step-by-step, and students should bring a laptop or tablet; a laptop is highly recommended.

    Yes. Commuter students attend campus classes and receive weekday lunch in the residence dining hall and a UBC Recreation Card.

    Residence includes a private room, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, airport transfers within designated service times, and evening and weekend activities. Local medical insurance is included for international residence students.

    Student life assistants live in residence and provide support 24/7, with a 10-to-1 residence student-to-staff ratio. Staff have first aid, CPR-C and AED certification and enhanced criminal record checks.

    Students receive a Letter of Completion if they remain in good standing with program and conduct expectations and miss no more than one class without approval.

    No. Future Global Leaders offers experience of university learning and residence life, but it is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university.

    Mini school students have afternoon subject classes instead of university preparation lectures. They can access the lecture materials to review independently.

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