We've all thought about it, right? ...Just me?
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Contrary to certain circulated ideas, The Ubyssey has never published a BuzzFeed quiz… until now!
Have you ever wondered which position in the AMS would fit you best? In honour of the current AMS elections, we’re here to help you find out.
What’s your favourite colour of the following?
If you were a minion from the Despicable Me franchise, which minion would you be?
Which UBC study spot do you enjoy?
You must compete in a lip sync battle for Pentatonix tickets so you can meet the love of your life at their holiday concert — a plot point of Rusty Cundieff’s Meet Me Next Christmas (2024). Which song do you sync?
Blue Chip order?
There’s a fairy in the forest. Her magic wings are beautiful, but you are not sure you can trust her. “Do not be afraid,” she says, her voice sounding like an echo even though you are close enough to hear it from her lips. “What’s your faculty?”
A trolley is hurtling down the path. It’s about to run over 10 deer. You can switch the track, but then the trolley would run over one hawksbill turtle, a critically endangered species (even without the trolley). Time is ticking, so you need to answer fast. What was the AMS’ 2024/25 projected revenue budget?
Who is the best chipmunk in the popular fictional music group, Alvin and the Chipmunks?
President
Role compatibility: $PERCENTMATCH$.
The AMS president is the face of the organization. They are responsible for the AMS’s strategic direction, which means they have some choice in which AMS VPs they work most closely with. Previous presidents have run on campaigns to better the society’s finances, bolster student life, uplift marginalized communities and increase affordability. They need to hold their own against UBC and student critics. While they might not have direct control over everything, what happens at the AMS is under their watch.
Based on our criteria, you might be good at that stuff. You probably have a top hat and a beard. You probably sit on a chair in Washington, DC. Holy shit, you’re Abraham Lincoln.
For serious information about candidates, debates and more about the 2025 AMS elections, check out The Ubyssey'selections coverage.
VP academic and university affairs
Role compatibility: $PERCENTMATCH$.
The VP AUA is responsible for lobbying UBC regarding student priorities. They often work alongside the AMS president and UBC administrators to improve student experience, especially regarding campus life, such as accommodations, food security funding and more.
Based on our criteria, all that might be up your alley. You seem really academic, universal and… affair. Affairest of them all.
For serious information about candidates, debates and more about the 2025 AMS elections, check out The Ubyssey'selections coverage.
VP finance
Role compatibility: $PERCENTMATCH$.
The VP finance is responsible for overseeing the society’s finances. They work on the annual budget, quarterly financial reports and provide clubs with reimbursements. The VP finance works closely with the AMS’s managing director, a full-time permanent staff member who’s an adult-adult and responsible for the AMS’ businesses.
Based on our criteria, this could be the job for you. You seem really good at money stuff… and at making money… and spending money probably. Mostly spending money.
For serious information about candidates, debates and more about the 2025 AMS elections, check out The Ubyssey'selections coverage.
VP external affairs
Role compatibility: $PERCENTMATCH$.
The VP external is responsible for advocating for students at all levels of government. This advocacy often occurs alongside representatives of other student unions and federations, and can include goals ranging from affordability and housing to government support for food security and sexual violence prevention.
Based on our criteria, this role could fit you like a glove. You seem really… out there.
For serious information about candidates, debates and more about the 2025 AMS elections, check out The Ubyssey'selections coverage.
VP administration
Role compatibility: $PERCENTMATCH$.
The VP administration is responsible for overseeing AMS clubs and the Nest’s facilities. They typically have a large team of student staff managing a wide breadth of topics from sustainability to club room bookings and the Commons Lounge. The VP administration also oversees the annual Clubs Fair.
Based on our criteria, you could totally be cut out for this. You seem really into clubs, coordinating club rooms, golf clubs, etc.
For serious information about candidates, debates and more about the 2025 AMS elections, check out The Ubyssey'selections coverage.
