Molly Malone
Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology (PhD)
I chose to come here because this is the center of the universe in my field of study. I feel fortunate to be able to live and play in such an incredible place while simultaneously researching human interactions with the environment reaching back thousands of years. I also came on a whitewater kayaking trip to BC in 2006 and fell in love with the place. When I figured out that the UBC Anthropology department had the type of program I needed, it was a dream come true.
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Juliane Jones
Doctor of Philosophy in Music (PhD)
I chose to study at UBC because of the strengths of the East Asian Studies and Ethnomusicology programs. Moreover, I decided to pursue graduate studies in the UBC ethnomusicology program because of its interdisciplinary approach to music studies.
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Arvind Saraswat
Doctor of Philosophy in Resource Management and Environmental Studies (PhD)
The Institute for Resources Environment and Sustainability at UBC is one of the very few interdisciplinary programs that allows students to work on issues in a holistic manner and not be bound by disciplines.
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Thomas Harrison
Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD)
UBC has arguably the strongest neuroscience faculty in Canada, and my supervisor is a leader in his field. The Brain Research Centre regularly hosts lectures by prominent neuroscientists from around the world, and I am surrounded by interesting people and ideas.
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Ehsan Mohammadi Zahrani
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)
I had several opportunities around the world to continue my study toward a PhD, but I selected UBC as my final destination since the Corrosion Research Group of the Materials Engineering Department, led by professor Alfantazi, is one of the most prestigious and leading research groups in the world in the area of corrosion. It has been my golden opportunity to be able to find an outstanding professor in this world-class leading research group to support me in doing research in the area of my interest.
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Jee Young Lee
Master of Science in Experimental Medicine (MSc)
UBC has a reputation for its research facilities and well respected faculty members. Well, if I really have to give a reason, I would say it’s the weather. I did my undergraduate studies in Guelph, Ontario. The cold weather doesn’t bother me much, but I figured it would be nicer if I don’t have to shovel snow every day just to get to school.
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Dada Docot
Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology (PhD)
The Ethnographic Film Unit that is hosted by our Department, the very strong Japanese Studies program at the Asian Center, and of course, the opportunity to work with my research supervisor, all encouraged me to come to UBC. I had also heard many positive things about the Department of Anthropology at UBC – for one, that it just beside the world-famous Museum of Anthropology.
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Olena Morozova
Doctor of Philosophy in Bioinformatics (PhD)
I came to UBC to join the research group of Dr. Marco Marra, who is a leading expert in the field of DNA sequencing, and particularly in applications of DNA sequencing to the study of human cancers. I believe that sequencing-based approaches can shed light onto many enigmatic diseases, such as neuroblastoma, and ultimately help guide the development of novel therapies.
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Julian Yates
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD)
UBC's geography department is consistently ranked among the best in the world. My supervisor, Dr. Karen Bakker, is an expert on issues of water governance in Canada, the UK, and beyond. She was recently promoted to the Canada Chair position for Political Ecology, and was featured in the Globe and Mail's "top 40 under 40". Dr. Jamie Peck, who sits on my advisory committee, is the Canada Chair Professor of Urban and Economic Geography.
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Chelsey Hauge
Doctor of Philosophy in Cross-Faculty Inquiry in Education (PhD)
I came to UBC for several reasons. Primarily, there a number of senior scholars and other students working in similar areas with whom I can collaborate and learn who have interests similar to my own. This has been key to developing my ideas and identifying my own interests. Also, as a native Californian who was living in New York City, I was excited about being back on the beautiful West Coast!
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Sophia Woodman
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (PhD)
UBC has a strong tradition of research on Asia in general and China in particular. I am affiliated with the Institute for Asian Research, and this provides opportunities for regular exchange with scholars in my field. I also appreciate the beautiful environment of the UBC campus and of Vancouver in general.
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Mingbo Niu
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
The Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is considered one of the best in Canada, and offers exciting opportunities for further graduate studies. In addition, UBC is well known for its excellence in electrical engineering, and is complete with an accomplished faculty and modern research resources. These should help set a good stage for me to exercise my keen mental power and diligence. All of those greatly attract me.
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