When Surayya Jan got an email from UBC, a quick skim was all she needed.
“I didn’t even read the whole thing,” she said. “I just saw $40,000 and congratulations.”
After the initial shock wore off, Jan, 18, learned she had not only been accepted to UBC, but she’s also getting what is practically a full ride. She didn’t earn the prestigious Meekison Arts Student Entrance Award by following the typical overachiever path.
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