Student review [#30003] for Economics
at University of Victoria - UVIC

Residence at Uvic is pretty good. They offer multiple types of dorms: single rooms, double rooms, and one with bunk beds. They also have cluster houses, where four people live in an apartment style. you’re given fridges, gas stoves and each person living gets their individual rooms. Events happen throughout the semester. There are study groups, game nights, and other fun events to meet people and make friends. Your residence community leaders also organize small and big activities for your floor, where you can get together with your building mates.

The campus is safe. I’ve never felt unsafe walking back to my dorm even at late hours. There is also a campus safe walk facility, where a campus security officer can walk you back home if you feel unsafe. Particular buildings are open 24/7 (Clearihue). I often study late till night after the library closes. It feels safe and I get a lot of study done in empty classrooms 🙂

The food is something I’m not too fond of. There are restricted options for people with dietary restrictions. The veggie kitchen closes during weekends and when residents are less (Thanks Giving, Christmas), which leaves vegan/vegetarian people with lesser options. Food is overpriced and the quantity of main entrees is sometimes not enough at all. The bakery section is good though