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Although I am only two years in to my program, I have grown really fond of my university. The campus is incredibly beautiful and well-maintained, balancing the natural environment, and the infrastructure. It encourages a sense of community, by having a very clearly laid out campus. It feels like a little town, where everyone is genuinely motivated and interested to learn. I have been lucky enough to have passionate professors, who have all created an environment where I’m comfortable to learn and make mistakes. I feel comfortable in the student body, and feel well represented. Overall, I am proud to study here.
View moreI’d fully recommend this university to anyone who loves spending their day exploring new places. The campus is huge–despite being in my fourth year, I still find myself exploring a new area of campus.
I’m also a big fan of nature. There’s nothing better than taking a stroll around the beach after a long day of studying. We’ve also got tons of parks and reserves to wander around!
But the best part of my university experience has been the people. Vancouver is a melting pot of diverse cultures–and in UBC, you can find almost everyone from around the world in your class. I’ve learned so much from the different people I’ve become friends with. Best of all, everyone is very friendly and warm, as they’re also exploring Canada together with you.
View moreIt was difficult coming to UBC for the first time, not knowing anyone, and being thrust into the university experience, but I found that with time, getting use to the profs, and these profs are great, and making friends made my experience a lot easier, this is a great place to study.
View moreThis review is for freshmen students at UBC! Contrary to what I’ve heard about living in Vancouver, attending UBC, and how difficult it might be to find your people in this large community, making friends and connections was much less complicated than I could have ever imagined. UBC is a big campus and it might seem overwhelming at first, but you will be able to easily find someone in either your classes, the dorms, dining halls, or academic clubs! Don’t be scared to reach out to someone first, everyone is in the same boat as you here. Saying hi sometimes is all it takes to meet someone who might become a part of your life! Be open to new opportunities, join clubs and associations at UBC, and make connections with your professors. I noticed that something that worked for me was joining interesting clubs and applying for executive positions there to get more involved with campus life! I got closer to other teammates and developed some professional skills at the same time! Most importantly, don’t be nervous and have fun! You’ll meet the right people and have the best university experience, as UBC has so many great things to offer!
View moreI came to the University of British Columbia – Okanagan (UBCO) campus in 2021. A little bit of context about me: I have moved around my whole life. It’s been hard, but finding that sense of community has helped me fit in. I also wanted to find that community during my undergraduate degree, which is why UBCO caught my eye. It had all the great benefits of a large university campus (facilities, outstanding professors, great clubs) but was in a smaller environment. This made it so much easier for me to make friends and connect with my professors, and as a psychology student, I even did a lot of research in my undergraduate degree. For example, I am involved in 3 research labs, and I am completing my honours thesis right now! Being in the beautiful city of Kelowna is also amazing because there is so much to do around town, and you are also surrounded by nature. My top tip: visit Parlour Ice Cream if you are coming to Kelowna; it’s the best place ever!!
I would also highly recommend students live on residence in their first year. It is guaranteed for first-year students as long as you apply by May 1st, and it’s where I could participate in many events such as a pop-up cat cafe, hot chocolate nights, Just Dance nights, and so many more! I also made my friends for life on residence, and I am now even a Residence Advisor!
In terms of academics, I think the best thing about Psychology professors is that they are experts in their own research fields and are excellent at teaching. Each professor is unique; getting to know each of them is a joy and makes the learning experience so much better.
If you are thinking about coming to UBCO, I would recommend it because it is a place that values community, high-quality education, and acceptance.