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UBC Student Review

University of British Columbia Full Review 2023

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Likes
- Diversity equity and inclusion.
- Ample opportunities to engage oneself.
- Like minded people to network with.
Dislikes
- Expenses and tuition. Tuition is very high.
- Grading schemes and department set averages.
- Hard to make friends easily in general.
Campus Life
My college has two campuses, and all major faculties are available. There are a lot of clubs on campus for example, I am a part of the squash club and Model UN club. There are a lot of extracurricular activities taking place throughout the year.
Securing a job is further difficult; full-time is almost very difficult. It is rare to find a job within the first 6 months of graduating. The average salary range is 50-90k. Students find jobs by networking, with the highest salary of 150k and the lowest at 40k
Likes
- The campus life is diverse and lots of options for clubs courses, etc.
- The teaching staff, is really helpful and friendly.
Dislikes
- Housing crisis, the long waiting list for on-campus housing.
- Gyms can be crowded sometimes.
Campus Life
Library is very nice and big and the campus life is very diverse, a lots of clubs.
Accommodation
The dorm rooms were pretty good but not great per term is around 2400 CAD. There are single rooms and shared rooms.
Likes
- The beautiful campus, the people, opportunities, and the unique college experience. UBC was a very fast-forward institution that cared and prepared their students for a bright future.
Dislikes
- The tuition fee is exceedingly too expensive for international students, it’s impossible to live on campus due to the high cost of living and expensive rent.
Campus Life
Lots of opportunities to connect with clubs and organizations of different interests, students at Sauder are extroverted, making it a faculty that is relatively easy to grow connections and make friends. UBC as a whole has hundreds of clubs that accommodate the interests of thousands of students and the campus is very well equipped in providing numerous facilities, libraries, and places for recreation.
Accommodation
Did not live in the dorms, lived off-campus where average rentals nowadays for a shared apartment (2 bed 2 bath) is around $3,000-$3,500 per month.
Likes
- The campus! And my course. Fun fact: UBC has been a film spot for many movies. So you can just imagine how beautiful the campus is.
- There are specific people who help international students as well.
Dislikes
- Specific to my course I have no complaints. But my friends in other courses wish that their course (data science) was more application based rather than theoretical. So maybe I don't like the fact that some courses are not application oriented.
Campus Life
UBC has so much to offer. Wifi is available to all, separate libraries for different departments, free access to all research papers which usually require the public to pay an amount, and recreational clubs are endless. As a graduate student I don't find time to be a part of the clubs but if one wishes to, they can. Lastly the campus is HUGE with so many gardens, greenery, beaches and cafes. It's like a whole new city in Vancouver.
Accommodation
I have chosen to live off campus. Cost of living in Vancouver is comparatively higher as compared to other cities in Canada. My monthly expenses including rent, phone bills, utilities and groceries are between $1400-1500. The cost varies if you choose to live far away from campus or closer. The farther you live the cheaper. If you want to have a private bedroom, it's more expensive. Cost of living becomes easier once a student finds a part time job.
Likes
- I love the campus, the professors, the counseling services, and the students.
- The student council also seems to actually care about others, so that’s always a bonus.
- The professors are understanding yet challenging, which is a great balance.
Dislikes
- I wish the courses were more interesting or out-of-the-box.
- I would also appreciate a decrease in various fees, as most international students do.
- I also wish UBC was more attentive towards helping socially awkward/anxious students socialize, especially those who do not get on-campus housing first year.
Campus Life
UBC is known for its campus: the facilities, events, clubs, location, etc. The campus is a town itself, and is absolutely beautiful. It has a beach (Wreck Beach) just 400 steps below which sounds like a lot, but isn’t when you descend, but maybe, when you ascend. It has various indoor and outdoor gym facilities, although the membership fee may not be attractive for some students, it has rose gardens, core buildings for student collaboration and social activity, the CALENDAR (an organization or UBC club that hosts parties and events for all sorts of celebrations), it celebrates diverse festivals from unique cultures, including Diwali and Holi (and everyone is eager to join in), as well as cafes and restaurants in and around the campus buildings, including UBC’s own club and pub inside one of the buildings (known as the NEST).
Accommodation
UBC has a variety of dorms, some with great community but lesser-quality facilities, and others with the reverse. They have dorms that you can share with others, I believe up to 4 or even 6 people, but each person in one room (the cheapest, which also tend to have a living room and a kitchen area so you don’t have to use the cafeteria if you would rather save up and cook), and double and single rooms (most expensive). The price also depends on the dorm you get into. If you get into dorms, you can expect to pay C$900-1400 per month, depending on your dorm’s qualities/closeness to facilities and newness, as well as type (shared or single). You also have to pay a separate fee for the dorm’s cafeteria, which is about C$3000-4000 per semester.
Likes
- I liked the place along with the university, so that was a big factor
- The campus facilities and resources also contribute to a fulfilling college experience, providing ample opportunities for research, collaboration, and community engagement. Overall, I value the sense of belonging and the rich learning experiences. it can be overwhelming at first but you find your path in your own time.
Dislikes
- while the campus community is generally supportive, I've noticed occasional instances where issues related to diversity and inclusion could be addressed more proactively.
Campus Life
Campus life is fun, a lot of fun events take place weekly for people to participate in and feel like a part of a community both socially and academically.
Accommodation
Student housing is the cheapest accommodation option while at UBC, the rent is a decent price compared to off campus housing/accomodations.
Likes
- The QS ranking was a major factor. And the Masters program was a professional course which would provide me further in depth knowledge of the field
Campus Life
Amazing college life , active clubs in all arenas and numerous resources available to foster various talents.
Accommodation
The housing is negative aspect. Campus housing is also expensive and average rentals go up to 800 CAD.
Likes
- UBC is the top most ranked university in Canada. I got offer letters from both universities i.e. York University and UBC as well but I choose UBC over York due to its top ranking.
- Immense resources for everything, UBC has so many opportunities even during the degree they have a number of jobs for working on-campus and it is ranked amongst the top universities in Canada. The faculty is so good and it is indeed a pleasure to connect with all of them.
- The professors allow you to think innovatively and help their best to make your concepts clear. The studying pattern is so different from my home country, at first I was apprehensive about it but after giving my first exam at UBC I realized that their focus is to make you understand the concept, and the exams are application based so you do not need to cram everything and spill it out in the exams, usually, they teach you how to apply the rule or the law laid down by the judges in a scenario and ask you your opinion.
Dislikes
- There is nothing I dislike about UBC. I can say that the campus is so huge that you need more time than a year to explore it. UBC has so and fun activities and events that it makes it really hard to utilize and attend all of them in that one year along with your studies and part-time.
Campus Life
Campus life is really good as I mentioned there are so many events for students to interact and connect. There are a lot extra curricular activities as well the only challenge is to spare time for all of that with your studies.
Accommodation
There was on-campus housing available. I would recommend opting for on-campus housing at least in your first term. It is a myth that it is expensive however with the increasing rent rates in Vancouver, BC it costs you the same. Moreover, if you go off-campus housing then you have to see the traveling time also.
Likes
- It's very renowned and one of the best universities in the world.
- What truly sets my university apart and makes it special to me is its small, tight-knit community. Unlike UBC Vancouver's sprawling campus, our university fosters a close and intimate environment that allows for meaningful connections and personalized experiences.
Dislikes
- Firstly, the lack of vibrant events and social events on campus has left me yearning for a more engaging atmosphere that fosters student connections and memorable experiences.
- Secondly, it is disheartening to see some professors receiving consistently poor reviews from students yet remaining in their positions without any discernible improvement. This raises concerns about the university's commitment to maintaining a high standard of teaching and ensuring student satisfaction.
- Additionally, the inadequacy of transit facilities poses a significant inconvenience for students, making commuting to and from the campus a challenging aspect of university life.
Campus Life
The campus life leaves much to be desired, as there is a noticeable lack of engaging and enjoyable events and activities. Furthermore, the gym and fitness facilities fall short of expectations, with limited space that can hardly accommodate the number of students.
Accommodation
I live off campus.
Likes
- It was in the top 3 universities in Canada and among the top 50 in the world. There was interesting research going on in the field of my interest. It was located in a city whose weather was preferable.
Campus Life
There are around 21 libraries and WiFi available everywhere. There is a huge stadium and running track. There is an aquatic centre with an Olympic size swimming pool. There are gym facilities available and there are quite a lot of committees in every department. There are also many campus-wide events happening every month.
Accommodation
I was living in a basement apartment off campus about 40 min from the university. There were public transport facilities available, so it was not a huge issue. The infrastructure is quite good and the facilities like laundry and grocery store are also all available within walking distance. There are banks available on campus. The cost for my accommodation was $825 + utilities per person.
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