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I would say one of the biggest things to keep in mind, is don't just focus on your studies. Make sure you get involved in business clubs (becoming an exec), get to know your professors/TA's, attend networking sessions, do 2+ semester of co-ops/external internships, and visit your school's career advisors. GPA is very important, but it is only 30-50% of the whole picture; your extra curricular and work/co-op experience make up the larger half.
There's way too many students who graduate without doing any of the above and are either unemployed for long periods of time or are working in dead-end jobs outside of their areas of study. In today's economy, you're competing with thousands of other business students for a few coveted positions and some might even argue that non ubc/sfu graduates are at a disadvantage. Whether you want to stay in Vancouver or go to the States or Asia, entry level positions have a ton of competition and you want to stand out from your competitors. As a recent graduate, I've noticed that almost every single one of the 'keeners' that were really involved in business clubs or other school positions have landed great positions at companies with bright futures.
Most importantly, don't stress too much and have fun while you're at it. University can be some of the best years of your life. Keep a good balance between academics, extra curricular, and having fun.
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