I embarked on my academic journey at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) with high expectations, and my first term exceeded them in numerous ways.

One of the standout features of UBCO is its commitment to fostering a tight-knit and supportive community. The faculty ensures that every student feels seen and heard, offering ample opportunities for engagement through seminars, workshops, and extracurricular activities. The sense of community extends beyond the classroom, creating an environment where students can build lasting connections with peers and faculty members alike. I like the diverse cultural clubs and course unions/associations on campus (i.e. Asian Student Association, Southeast Asia Club, International Relations Student Association, etc.)

In conclusion, my first term at UBCO has been nothing short of transformative. The combination of academic excellence, a supportive community, top-notch facilities, innovative teaching methods, and engaging extracurricular activities creates an environment that nurtures holistic development. As a first-year student, UBCO will continue to be the foundation for my academic and personal growth throughout my university journey.

My personal rationale regarding University of British Columbia can be described as a one word, fantastic. As I had been dreaming about entering the University of British Columbia, there is so many advantages at attending UBC since there will be tons of great opportunities. Also, connections are very important which I was able to learn at UBC.

I am currently a second year student at UBC, and after having spent a bit more than a year at UBC, I can say that from my experience, professors can be chosen with RateMyProf and usually those reviews help to guarantee a smoother experience, so with that tool my experience has been pretty smooth.

Overall, UBC demonstrated its serious attitude toward academic developing and care for students. I especially like about its course designs since great variety of choosing fields can cultivate students’ views and academic abilities. I will recommend this university to students, who posse a passionate heart to strive for the future.

As a prestigious Canadian university, the University of British Columbia is a perfect place for those who seek to intertwine their academic lives with opportunities to grow as individuals through community engagement and Vancouver’s outdoor scenery. There are hundreds of programs to choose from, varying by faculty, giving people a chance to discover who they are before fixing a career path. A major drawback, however, is the extreme expensive of being able to live in a metropolitan city such as Vancouver which contributes to students experiencing housing crisis and food insecurity.

The university program challenged and grew my ability to do multi-faceted research and to present it in an interesting way. The classes were both large and small. Large ones numbered in the hundreds of students while small ones had around twenty students. This allowed for a diverse range of learning experiences. The teaching staff were of exceptional quality with wide ranging credentials who made themselves available to students. The university, in general, was a very conducive learning environment. However, I did not like the cold winter walks between the carpark and my classes. Also, during part of autumn I had to dodge many worms hanging from trees along the main pedestrian corridor. Student life was abundantly available and the variety of food has increased a lot since I graduated. I would definitely recommend this university to others. Even to this day, when I walk around campus I cannot help but feel a very international vibe and I have heard that, at some overseas education fairs, the university gets a lot of visits from prospective students and parents even when it positions its booth in inconspicuous spots. I am grateful that, ever since graduation, the university has helped open doors for me in career opportunities.

The Political Science program at the University of British Columbia is exactly what you expect. The subject matter is engaging and the professors are incredibly passionate about what they are teaching. I would highly recommend this program to a friend.

As a third-year undergraduate student at UBC who is intending to major in political science with a history minor, UBC offers a wide range of courses not only for my selected major but for all undergraduate art programs. Classes are well organized and most professors follow the teaching guidelines as expected with the exception of some. As a student who has studied abroad, UBC courses have a heavier course load where classes are expected at least 2-3 times a week in addition to tutorials, however, many students seem to have accepted to heavier course load and usually power through it. Academically, there are no complaints about the teaching style, however, on the social aspect, there is not much student life on campus such as college-wide events to bring students together and raise excitement, thus most students are typically found minding their own life/studies which can make the school look seeming depressing at times. Another aspect that totally plummets the student life is the fact that the campus is completed isolated from the main parts of the city without convenient transportation to and from campus. The only mode of transportation is by bus which is guaranteed to be jam-packed on arrival, although the construction of a Skytrain stop nearby has begun a few years ago the project has yet to see completion for student use. Lastly, living on campus seems to be a great experience for students who are ABLE to afford it as there are restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores nearby where students are not required to leave campus, but a fair warning as most students do find themselves making trips off-campus for necessities due to the inflated prices of virtually everything one may need on campus.

One of the best universities in terms of academic choices, Extremely supportive faculty and Top notch lectures. Every faculty reflects a good understanding of what’s required for students to excel in the world.

The POLI department at UBC is very sofisticated and offers a variety of classes as well as some very qualified professors. Professor quality can sometimes variate a lot; however, I’m only speaking on behalf of a second year student. I never intended on doing political science at UBC, but their POLI 100 class really sparked my personal interests to the point where I am now applying for an honours degree in the department.