Emily Carr University of Art and Design - ECUAD (reviews)

Teaching here is totally unpredictable. About 70% of my professors have been good – not amazing, but solid. The professors are obviously stretched thin, but they’ll actually spend a lot of time helping if you just ask.
The facilities look great but honestly getting access is a pain. You’re super limited in what you can actually use, especially with the workshops. It’s frustrating, but you can still get basic stuff done with what they give you.
Student life is interesting – everyone’s definitely quirky (but hey, it’s art school). Keep an open mind and you’ll meet some pretty cool people. Though fair warning – their admission process is weird. They somehow let in people who aren’t great at art while turning away really talented ones. Kind of impacts the whole learning vibe.
Location’s nice but Vancouver is crazy expensive. The lack of dorms really kills the social scene. There are some clubs but most are pretty dead except for a few good ones.
I actually like being here overall, but that’s mostly because of the people I’ve met. You’ve got to be proactive about getting what you need from the experience.