University of British Columbia Speciality : Politics
programme: Political Science and History

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.