1. Although UBC is huge, it is easy to feel a little bit lost at times but it but because of its big size, it's also easy to find your nietzsche.
2. UBC has one of the most gorgeous campuses in the world, hands down.
3. UBC has a great international community and is extremely diverse.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you can afford it, make sure to live on campus! Residence life has been the shaping factor that has made my year. There are always new and exciting things happening on residence that are either planned by your Residence Advisors or just put together by residents. Whether you're looking to party or just relax, residence life looks to accommodate that desire.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
UBC has two four month terms with very little breaks in between. The classes itself are challenging but very doable if you study. Sometimes midterms occur 2-3 weeks into the course and you have to prepare yourself.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
AMAZING. Make sure to live in first year residence, it will honestly be the funnest and craziest times of your life.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Although it's a little bit repetitive, it's still fairly decent and convenient. Both residences also have a convenience store which is sponsored by your meal plan so it is easy for freshman fifteen to happen.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Vancouver is a great city to live in so if you're looking for some fun, you can take a fourty minute bus to get to the buzzing down town area. However if you're looking for more outdoorsy fun, there is a beach right next to campus which is always crowded around summer time. There's also skiing and snowboarding available 40 minutes away, or if you're really serious about winter sports, there's Whistler, the host of the 2010 winter olympics.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As an international student, I did have to pay more but it is fairly priced and way more cheaper than the schools I looked at in the US
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Too many to name. Some of the more famous ones include LDOC (last day of classes) BLOCK PARTY. Which is this huge party out in the UBC Mckinnes field where we have live DJ's and bands play like MSTRKRFT and Mother, Mother. It's fairly popular and everyone just get drunk out of their mind. Another funny one is called the Undie Run where during the night before exams, students to gather to run in their underware around UBC for one last night fun before exams.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
really, ANY type of student can thrive at UBC. Whether you party, whether you do sports, whether you're really serious about academics.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are SO many clubs at UBC that you can find your own.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The greek life is an important part of UBC party life, however, it's not the only source of party life. The frats have their own houses while the sororities are in panhelinic houses.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are so many resources on campus that can keep you safe. First of all, there's safewalk where if you don't feel good about walking on campus alone at dark, you can call them and they will send over one boy and one girl to walk with you. Of course there's campus security which goes 24/7 and will pick you up if you need. There's also polls all around UBC that if any case you are in an emergency, you can press it.
1. Although UBC is huge, it is easy to feel a little bit lost at times but it but because of its big size, it's also easy to find your nietzsche. 2. UBC has one of the most gorgeous campuses in the world, hands down. 3. UBC has a great international community and is extremely diverse.
If you can afford it, make sure to live on campus! Residence life has been the shaping factor that has made my year. There are always new and exciting things happening on residence that are either planned by your Residence Advisors or just put together by residents. Whether you're looking to party or just relax, residence life looks to accommodate that desire.
UBC has two four month terms with very little breaks in between. The classes itself are challenging but very doable if you study. Sometimes midterms occur 2-3 weeks into the course and you have to prepare yourself.
AMAZING. Make sure to live in first year residence, it will honestly be the funnest and craziest times of your life.
Although it's a little bit repetitive, it's still fairly decent and convenient. Both residences also have a convenience store which is sponsored by your meal plan so it is easy for freshman fifteen to happen.
Vancouver is a great city to live in so if you're looking for some fun, you can take a fourty minute bus to get to the buzzing down town area. However if you're looking for more outdoorsy fun, there is a beach right next to campus which is always crowded around summer time. There's also skiing and snowboarding available 40 minutes away, or if you're really serious about winter sports, there's Whistler, the host of the 2010 winter olympics.
As an international student, I did have to pay more but it is fairly priced and way more cheaper than the schools I looked at in the US
Too many to name. Some of the more famous ones include LDOC (last day of classes) BLOCK PARTY. Which is this huge party out in the UBC Mckinnes field where we have live DJ's and bands play like MSTRKRFT and Mother, Mother. It's fairly popular and everyone just get drunk out of their mind. Another funny one is called the Undie Run where during the night before exams, students to gather to run in their underware around UBC for one last night fun before exams.
really, ANY type of student can thrive at UBC. Whether you party, whether you do sports, whether you're really serious about academics.
There are SO many clubs at UBC that you can find your own.
The greek life is an important part of UBC party life, however, it's not the only source of party life. The frats have their own houses while the sororities are in panhelinic houses.
There are so many resources on campus that can keep you safe. First of all, there's safewalk where if you don't feel good about walking on campus alone at dark, you can call them and they will send over one boy and one girl to walk with you. Of course there's campus security which goes 24/7 and will pick you up if you need. There's also polls all around UBC that if any case you are in an emergency, you can press it.