Why did other students choose UBC?

Lexis Ly

"Oh gosh, when I was in junior high, I saw the video that some UBC students made where they were lipdubbing to "Raise Your Glass" - I will admit that it had an effect on me at the time. Aside from that, I knew I wanted to move away from home,...

Serena Formenti

"UBC hosts the Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR), directed by my current research supervisor, Dr. Dominique Weis. The PCIGR supports users from academia, government, industry and non-profit organizations, across Canada...

Rachel Moylan

"I chose to pursue my PhD at UBC because of the breadth and depth of educational experiences available and the opportunity to live and work in such a beautiful city and province. "

Morgan Towriss

"I grew up in the metro-Vancouver area and so choosing UBC for my undergraduate degree made sense as it allowed me to stay close to home. Later as I was deciding to go to grad school, I reflected on my time at UBC and how much I enjoyed my...

Alexa Norton

"I did my undergraduate degree at UBC and am happy to be back as a doctoral student. I've lived and worked in Vancouver since 2010, and studying at UBC enables me to stay connected and accountable to my community. There are brilliant minds...

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Erin Tattersall

"I chose to study at UBC for the opportunity to work with academics at the forefront of innovative and interdisciplinary research focused on wildlife and land stewardship. UBC is actively working towards embracing diverse ways of knowing and...

Trinh Nguyen

"Years ago, while searching for a higher institution for my graduate program, I fell in love with a picture of UBC's rose garden and all the ocean and mountains surrounding it. After that, I felt the UBC online system was really professional,...

Rinni Mamman

"UBC is renowned for its exceptional programs and the opportunities to collaborate with experts in various fields. As a person who has lived in several countries, I wanted to explore the Canadian way of life and education, and decided to pursue...

Meghna Mohandas

"Once I decided to pursue my PhD in urban planning, UBC was an obvious choice. The School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) is a world-renowned department in the discipline. My supervisors Dr. Leonora Angeles and Dr. Julia Harten have...

Gopal Khanal

"The University of British Columbia (UBC) stood out to me as the ideal place to pursue my graduate studies for several reasons. UBC’s strong commitment to sustainability and its global reputation for excellence in conservation science were...

Zeba Khan

"I remember falling in love with UBC in 2015 when I first saw the beautiful greenery and the stunning backdrop of the campus. I jokingly told my friends that I never wanted to leave UBC! I completed my BSc and MSc at UBC and built strong ties to...

Laen Hershler

"I chose to continue my studies at UBC due to my positive experiences during my B.Ed and Master's programs. The close relationships I formed with my supervisor and the relevant work being done here were significant motivators. My journey at UBC...

Xiaocong Guo

"UBC is a top-tier university in Canada and across the world. I can leverage the exemplary training environment and its culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Choosing to study at UBC was easily the best decision I could have made for...

Michelle Gagnon

"I chose UBC because of its excellence in high quality education and research. From my first interactions with the School of Nursing staff and faculty, I felt a sincere sense of collegiality and welcomeness. The support from my supervisor, Dr....

Manvi Bhalla

"I chose UBC for its strong interdisciplinary focus and commitment to social justice. UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative and its emphasis on collaborative, community-based research made it the ideal place to pursue my PhD. Additionally, UBC’s...

Judith Valerie Engel

"Wanting to pursue a DMA, I decided to come to UBC, as the program is already more established here than it is in some European countries. I also appreciate the infrastructure and pathways available at this university - including, for instance,...

Amin Adibi

"Before starting my program, I had the privilege of working, living, and studying as an uninvited guest on the ancestral unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation at UBC for a few years. And what can I say, it is the most beautiful...

Elaine Williamson

"I chose to study at UBC because of its reputation for academic excellence and its strong commitment to Indigenous research and community engagement. UBC offers a unique environment where I can learn and contribute to the body of knowledge on...

Frances Macapagal Maddalozzo

"My mentor advised me to consider returning to UBC, my alma mater, to benefit from studying directly with Indigenous faculty. Having earned my B.A. and B.Ed. from UBC and my M.Ed. from TRU, returning felt like coming home. When I reached out to...

Rachel N. Stern

"I applied to graduate school in the fall of 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the places I applied was UBC Geography, as I was excited by the work on social-environmental relationships there. I was drawn to the community-...

Fatimah Bahrami

"After completing my 12-month training period at the Perceptual Neuroscience Laboratory for Autism and Development at McGill University during 2019-2020, I was fortunate to come across the studies of Prof. Adele Diamond from UBC. Her systematic...

Esther Roorda

"Firstly, UBC has a great selection of classes and world class faculty who are engaged in interesting research in engineering, sustainability and education. I feel particularly appreciative and lucky to have had the opportunity to work with both...

Sharayu Jakhotiya

"The Faculty of Forestry at UBC is world-renowned, with exceptional researchers engaged in multidisciplinary work around the globe. UBC also offers abundant opportunities for learning and research funding, which are crucial for achieving one’s...

Nicole (Nikki) Kaechele

"First and foremost, because Terre Satterfield was at UBC and I wanted to learn with her. I knew that studying at UBC would offer a truly multidisciplinary experience, and that the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES)...

Sarinn Blawatt

"Research is a touch point that influences the kinds of care people who use substances will receive, but it often stands alone without meaningful engagement, appropriate contextual framing or accessible representation. This is why I chose to...

Karen Lok Yi Wong

"UBC School of Social Work has a reputation for integrating research, practice, policy, and teaching, which is what I believe in social work as a practitioner/clinician, researcher, policy advocate, and educator in social work. My supervisor,...

Bulgan Batdorj

"I am honored and grateful to be a part of the UBC community. The Institute of Resources, Environment and Sustainability has provided an ideal setting to explore critical issues in resource governance. I am thankful for my supervisor, Dr. Nadja...

Ana Laura Arrieta Zamudio

"I chose to study at UBC because I believe it is an institution that can equip me with valuable tools and skills throughout my journey as a scholar. Additionally, UBC has excellent fieldworkers and semanticists who can help me further develop my...

Marie Boulinaud

"First, studying in the Faculty of Forestry at UBC was a long-time dream for the great programs it offers and its faculty members. Also, the location of UBC in British Columbia was for me a great fit as First Nations are trying to revitalize...

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Xue Qi (Amy) Wang

"The University of British Columbia (UBC) is an ideal institution for my PhD studies for several reasons. UBC is renowned for its cutting-edge research facilities, such as the Biomedical Research Centre, which offers state-of-the-art...

Pardis Semnani

"When I was admitted to the department of mathematics by my advisor and learned about her area of research, algebraic statistics, I found it intriguing that her problems of interest build a bridge between pure and applied mathematics. That is...

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Tetiana Poliakova

"I was recruited to UBC by my supervisor, Dr. Cheryl Wellington, shortly after I evacuated the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia and was unable to continue my training back home. Cheryl recruited me via the Science For Ukraine NGO, run by...

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Kai Jacobsen

"UBC is a top research university with many resources available to support community-engaged research and impactful knowledge translation. I am keen to join UBC initiatives related to community-based research and knowledge translation, such as...

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Hebah Hussaina

"I completed both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees at UBC, and throughout those experiences, I became embedded within the community here. It was an easy choice to continue studying at UBC because of the love that I have for my community....

Jorden Hendry

"My experience with the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health solidified my decision to choose UBC for my graduate studies, as it offers a unique environment that values Indigenous perspectives and fosters meaningful research and leadership...

Jamie Kwon

"The opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration at UBC were a key deciding factor. I was fortunate to work with a team of experts from a variety of seemingly disconnected fields such as engineering, pathology, and radiation oncology....

Genevieve Bonnor

"I completed my undergraduate degree at UBC and love the open research culture here, so I decided to pursue my graduate degree here as well. The faculty here are some of the best in the country and are always open to help with questions or ready...

Michael Sekatchev

"I was born in Vancouver, but I spent eight years living in southern France. I attended an international school there until 2018, when I returned to Vancouver to complete my final year of high school. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity...

Raha AtashPa

"I chose to study at the University of British Columbia (UBC) for its exceptional commitment to fostering interdisciplinary research and its globally recognized support for innovative art-based scholarship. UBC stands out as a leading...

Mohit Pandey

"Prior to joining UBC for my Ph.D., I was working in deep learning applications in late-stage drug discovery - particularly with large clinical trials. I had a chance to talk with my supervisor before coming to UBC. He made me realize how even...

Shelby Marozoff

"UBC has a strong reputation for research excellence, and I believe that having my graduate degree from UBC will help me in my career afterwards. There are also a number of awards and fellowships which are available to graduate students...

Fang Fang Li

"UBC is a world-class institution known for its many multidisciplinary collaborations, particularly with its many industry, government, and non-profit partners. I was fortunate to find supervisors at UBC matching my research interests who also...

John Harvey O'Hara

"I decided to study here because the CENES department is a hub for queer German studies, and there are few places like it in the world. The mentorship and sense of community here have encouraged me greatly as I've developed my project further. I...

Bonnie Leung

"The UBC School of Nursing is Canada's top-ranked nursing program and is internationally renowned for their contributions to nursing and health research, nursing philosophy and health system leadership. "

Talia Morstead

"My decision to study at UBC was driven in large part by my desire to work with Dr. Anita DeLongis, a foremost expert in the field of stress and coping. After coming across Dr. DeLongis’ work during my undergraduate studies and having the...

Parker Muzzerall

"UBC is a globally renowned institution for studying issues related to the environment and climate change, and the Sociology Department in particular has one of the strongest contingents of environmental sociologists in the world. These, paired...

Jackson Moore

"UBC is a world-class university and a leader in genomics research. Having done my undergraduate here as well, I developed a love for the city and the lifestyle it offers. "

Loulou Cai

"I grew up just outside of Vancouver, but went to McGill for my undergraduate studies. I decided to return to Vancouver for my graduate studies because of the scientific climate, the opportunities for knowledge translation and the beautiful...

Brook Hadwen

"UBC's Kinesiology department is ranked first in Canada and fourth globally, with esteemed faculty members to work with and learn from. After reading some of the top-notch research that the department conducted, I couldn’t wait to be a part of...

Sharada Balaji

"My supervisors! Having done my undergraduate degree at UBC, I was looking for a change of scenery for my graduate work. Meeting with both of my (then potential) supervisors, seeing the work they did, and their enthusiasm and friendliness made...