Tseday Zewdu Tegegn "My decision to join UBC was mainly because I found a wonderful supervisor and research center in the area of my interest. UBC is home to many brilliant minds that are at the forefront of cutting-edge research. " Read More Baraa Orabi "I think three factors had a differentiating effect on this decision: UBC's unique multidisciplinary environment which is key to my research as a computer scientist and bioinformatician. UBC being on the West Coast generally and... Read More Debbie Pierce "UBC is well known internationally for its Faculty of Forestry, and I was lucky enough to find a great fit in my adviser, Terry Sunderland. To me, it was also important to have a collaborative research environment, both professionally and... Read More Cynthia Lam "UBC boasts amazing research labs, an inclusive community, and of course a beautiful campus. On top of this, I've never been further than 125km away from home. I wanted a chance to fly across the country to explore the world (and myself) a... Read More Roshni Mangar "Since I can remember, I have been fascinated with the marine environment and all of the organisms on my island, Mauritius, and specifically the world of marine mammals. Over the years, my obsession with Orcas shifted to the complex... Read More Natasha Klasios "UBC is one of the top-rated research universities in the world. This really interested me, because I knew it would open up many doors during my degree and upon my graduation. After connecting with my supervisor, I knew UBC and her lab would not... Read More Manpreet Thandi "I have always lived in Vancouver but had never seen or explored the campus of UBC prior to beginning my graduate education. I was blown away with not only the physical beauty of the campus, but also the tremendous support of the faculty at the... Read More Mahdi Ebrahimi Kahou "UBC Economics has the best graduate program in the country, and one of the best in the world. The graduate students at UBC have an astonishing track record of obtaining academic jobs in prestigious universities and research institutes. " Read More Chantelle Cocquyt "I decided to study at UBC following a visit to the campus where I was stunned by the kindness of the administrators and staff as well as the beauty of the campus itself. The environment at UBC is one of welcome and ambition and I was confident... Read More Oliver Jacobs "I chose to study at UBC because of an immensely supportive supervisor and lab where I could use virtual reality and eye-tracking to pursue my research goals. Furthermore, UBC, and the Department of Psychology, in particular, are internationally... Read More Cameron Herberts "The clinical research network in Vancouver makes it one of the world’s leading sites for translational genomics research. There is a provincial population of ~4 million, all served by a single health care system, offering unique opportunities... Read More Gunwant Matharu "Location, location, location, right? UBC is one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever had the honour of seeing. My love for the mountains and the ocean is overwhelming, and every time I step outside into the fresh air, I am feel happier... Read More Thomas Brenner "I decided to study at UBC for many reasons. Most importantly, I met my current supervisor at a conference, loved the work she was doing, and wanted to be a part of it. It also doesn’t hurt that UBC has an amazing international reputation, and... Read More Thea Brain "The University of British Columbia was a clear choice for me when I decided to continue my education. I was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. completing my B.A. in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Capilano University and my M.A. in Special... Read More Raelyn Sullivan "Choosing a University to study at is not easy, especially when you have many good offers. What puts UBC above other institutions is both the amazing area, and the people. Vancouver is a wonderful (though expensive) city, with opportunities to... Read More Mauricio Carvallo Aceves "My decision to apply to UBC was a combination of several factors. I found the school’s reputation, both academically and in its engagement with sustainability issues to be very interesting. I also wanted to be exposed to a new context and... Read More Kennedy Borle "I completed my MSc at UBC and found a sense of home in the lively genetic counselling research hub that exists here, and the wonderful city of Vancouver. Choosing to attend UBC for my doctoral training was an easy decision, the high caliber of... Read More Erika Dort "After exploring a few doctoral programs at various institutions, I was ultimately connected with Dr. Richard Hamelin, a forest pathologist and geneticist, whose research program really resonated with me and aligned with my research interests.... Read More Pierre Rogy "I decided to join UBC initially a bit by accident. I was looking for a Master's supervisor, and was suggested to apply with Diane Srivastava at UBC. Having only been in eastern Canada, I was up for the adventure in Vancouver and thus tried my... Read More Trevor Bolduc "I decided to pursue my graduate studies at UBC as I wanted to remain on the west coast after my undergraduate degree. Having spent the past several years on Vancouver Island, I was excited to explore more of British Columbia. I was also... Read More Ashley Battaglini "I decided to study at UBC for its emphasis on research and its rigorous approach to conducting research studies. Also, I decided to attend UBC to work with my supervisor, Dr. Joelle LeMoult, because of her exceptional research background and... Read More Shawn Shortill "The BC lower mainland and Vancouver Island have always been my home. I grew up exploring the beaches and forests here, and received my education at Camosun College and the University of Victoria in BC. Apart from being a global leader in... Read More Natasha Damiano "I am perhaps one of the few UBCer’s who is from Vancouver, and who also completed all of my degrees at this institution. As an undergraduate this was not a choice. My family couldn’t afford sending me away to school so I didn’t really consider... Read More Sydney Moore "I chose to pursue my PhD at UBC, as it is an internationally accredited university with a high standard for research. Over the years, I have seen the quality and quantity of research that has come out of the UBC Dairy Facility. Upon visiting... Read More Jin Wen "I came to UBC not only because of its amazing/renowned Psychology department, but also because of its location in British Columbia. Having lived on the west coast most of my life, my ideal criteria for school was somewhere relatively close to... Read More Sasha Tuttle "I chose to study at UBC due to the presence of my current supervisor, Dr. Claire Kremen. My supervisor is an outstanding and knowledgeable scholar with a plethora of experience. Her background in wild pollinator conservation and habitat... Read More Sofie McComb "The UBC Faculty of Forestry is a leading forestry science and research institute that is incredibly interdisciplinary in nature, which I believe is essential for tackling environmental dilemmas. Additionally, Vancouver and the adjacent Salish... Read More Jessica Koski "During the time I was connecting the dots of my purpose and slowing down to listen to inner wisdom and signs, one by one things aligned and pointed to the University of British Colombia. ‘Sparkly breadcrumbs’ as one mentor calls it. Now that I’... Read More Neha Sharma-Mascarenhas "There are several reasons for this: Firstly, UBC is among the leading universities in the field of environment and sustainability research. Secondly, my program at UBC offers exactly what I was looking for in a PhD program and provides... Read More Darryl Gray "The decision to study at UBC was always my first choice in academic institutions. This is my own personal opinion, I wanted the opportunity to study and learn research from some of the best minds in the research field. At first, I was not... Read More Mohammad Zandsalimy "UBC is a world-class university providing numerous opportunities for one’s growth. Utilizing these offerings can help me in my ultimate quest in life. Furthermore, collaborating with one of the best-known CFD scientists in the field, Prof. Carl... Read More Shaoxuan Ren "As one of the best universities in the world, UBC has many world-leading faculties and researchers whom I can learn from and work with. UBC also provides great research facilities that are useful tools for my research. " Read More Atlanta-Marinna Grant "When deciding what school to apply for, I truly searched for professors and departments I felt were doing grassroot and community-led engagement in a thoughtful and ethical way. Spaces I could grow and learn in, but also a space in which... Read More Alexandra Tully "First and foremost, my priority for graduate school was to attend a world-class institution contributing to shaping my field of research. Second, I hoped to find a collaborative research environment that cared about its community. The Stewart... Read More Carrie Peters "My supervisor, Dr. Nicola Hodges, was the main reason I wanted to study at UBC. I was interested in her research on how the motor system is engaged during action observation and prediction. Also, being a bigger university, I was excited about... Read More Sarah Skinner "The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education at UBC has a “Supporting Inclusive Education” concentration as an option in their master’s programs. The field of education is currently going through a massive... Read More Sahar Ghadirianniari "I personally think when one wants to pursue a PhD degree, it is more important to decide which professor to work with than at which university to study. I was lucky that the faculty I was eager to work with (Prof. Scott McDougall and Prof. Erik... Read More Brandon Hillier "I am continuing on into a PhD program but originally arrived here as a master's student. Reputation of the university aside, I elected to study at UBC for its strong links to Asia (i.e., the Centre for Japanese Research) and centrality in the... Read More Ewan Wright "UBC is a world renowned organisation in a fantastic city. Being able to meet students and teachers from Canada and around the world is a great benefit to my research, career and life. Furthermore, my supervisors at UBC are experts in their... Read More Patrick Pata "I decided to study at UBC to work with my supervisor, Dr. Brian Hunt, and for the opportunity to work on a project that I am passionate about. UBC also has a nice campus close to the ocean. " Read More Saattvic Saattvic "UBC ticked a lot of my boxes. The university itself, and my program, are both very highly ranked internationally. The faculty includes several established and young researchers with interests closely connected to mine. The financial support (... Read More Tasha Wainstein "UBC was an immediately attractive choice for my PhD studies based on its outstanding reputation as an academic institution, in particular as a research-intensive university. Once I arrived in Vancouver late in 2018, and had the opportunity to... Read More Kate Peterson "I chose to study at UBC because the forestry program is one of the top programs in this industry. The experts and scholars in the forestry field present at UBC were a huge draw for me. Additionally, I had visited Vancouver in the past and fell... Read More Kathryn Anderson "My supervisor and I compliment each other's goals and interests extremely well. I knew I wanted to attend UBC after I interviewed with Dr. Bredin. I attended the UBC School of Music and I wanted to remain at UBC to keep my connections and... Read More Lindsey Paskulin "I was primarily led to UBC through the positive reputation of the Anthropology Department and my interest in working with Dr. Camilla Speller. Given Dr. Speller’s expertise as a biomolecular archaeologist working to incorporate more... Read More Sarah Panofsky "My PhD will be my fourth UBC degree and I am confident that the university will provide me with the comprehensiveness, relevance, and rigour that I seek in my studies. Connection to place is also important. Studying at UBC allows me to maintain... Read More Lisa Trainor "I have been at UBC since my undergraduate degree. Initially, I decided to study at UBC because I was recruited to play on the varsity women's ice hockey team. Now, it is the opportunity to study at a leading research university with world class... Read More Justin Turner "UBC is a world-renowned leader in research and education, however, I was most drawn to study here because of its position as a centre of excellence within BC. I also previously completed a Master of Occupational Therapy at UBC (2015-2017) and... Read More Reid Warsaba "Growing up in Regina, Saskatchewan, I have always been interested in living in Vancouver. The city is so alive and vibrant. It feels like a big city while still being very much involved in nature. I also had a lot of family and friends already... Read More Kim McCullough "I was fortunate to study at UBC for my Master's degree and instantly fell in love with the program, the people, the university environment, and Vancouver itself. When it came to applying to PhD programs, UBC was at the top of my list, no... Read More Pages« first ‹ previous … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … next › last »
Tseday Zewdu Tegegn "My decision to join UBC was mainly because I found a wonderful supervisor and research center in the area of my interest. UBC is home to many brilliant minds that are at the forefront of cutting-edge research. " Read More
Baraa Orabi "I think three factors had a differentiating effect on this decision: UBC's unique multidisciplinary environment which is key to my research as a computer scientist and bioinformatician. UBC being on the West Coast generally and... Read More
Debbie Pierce "UBC is well known internationally for its Faculty of Forestry, and I was lucky enough to find a great fit in my adviser, Terry Sunderland. To me, it was also important to have a collaborative research environment, both professionally and... Read More
Cynthia Lam "UBC boasts amazing research labs, an inclusive community, and of course a beautiful campus. On top of this, I've never been further than 125km away from home. I wanted a chance to fly across the country to explore the world (and myself) a... Read More
Roshni Mangar "Since I can remember, I have been fascinated with the marine environment and all of the organisms on my island, Mauritius, and specifically the world of marine mammals. Over the years, my obsession with Orcas shifted to the complex... Read More
Natasha Klasios "UBC is one of the top-rated research universities in the world. This really interested me, because I knew it would open up many doors during my degree and upon my graduation. After connecting with my supervisor, I knew UBC and her lab would not... Read More
Manpreet Thandi "I have always lived in Vancouver but had never seen or explored the campus of UBC prior to beginning my graduate education. I was blown away with not only the physical beauty of the campus, but also the tremendous support of the faculty at the... Read More
Mahdi Ebrahimi Kahou "UBC Economics has the best graduate program in the country, and one of the best in the world. The graduate students at UBC have an astonishing track record of obtaining academic jobs in prestigious universities and research institutes. " Read More
Chantelle Cocquyt "I decided to study at UBC following a visit to the campus where I was stunned by the kindness of the administrators and staff as well as the beauty of the campus itself. The environment at UBC is one of welcome and ambition and I was confident... Read More
Oliver Jacobs "I chose to study at UBC because of an immensely supportive supervisor and lab where I could use virtual reality and eye-tracking to pursue my research goals. Furthermore, UBC, and the Department of Psychology, in particular, are internationally... Read More
Cameron Herberts "The clinical research network in Vancouver makes it one of the world’s leading sites for translational genomics research. There is a provincial population of ~4 million, all served by a single health care system, offering unique opportunities... Read More
Gunwant Matharu "Location, location, location, right? UBC is one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever had the honour of seeing. My love for the mountains and the ocean is overwhelming, and every time I step outside into the fresh air, I am feel happier... Read More
Thomas Brenner "I decided to study at UBC for many reasons. Most importantly, I met my current supervisor at a conference, loved the work she was doing, and wanted to be a part of it. It also doesn’t hurt that UBC has an amazing international reputation, and... Read More
Thea Brain "The University of British Columbia was a clear choice for me when I decided to continue my education. I was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. completing my B.A. in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Capilano University and my M.A. in Special... Read More
Raelyn Sullivan "Choosing a University to study at is not easy, especially when you have many good offers. What puts UBC above other institutions is both the amazing area, and the people. Vancouver is a wonderful (though expensive) city, with opportunities to... Read More
Mauricio Carvallo Aceves "My decision to apply to UBC was a combination of several factors. I found the school’s reputation, both academically and in its engagement with sustainability issues to be very interesting. I also wanted to be exposed to a new context and... Read More
Kennedy Borle "I completed my MSc at UBC and found a sense of home in the lively genetic counselling research hub that exists here, and the wonderful city of Vancouver. Choosing to attend UBC for my doctoral training was an easy decision, the high caliber of... Read More
Erika Dort "After exploring a few doctoral programs at various institutions, I was ultimately connected with Dr. Richard Hamelin, a forest pathologist and geneticist, whose research program really resonated with me and aligned with my research interests.... Read More
Pierre Rogy "I decided to join UBC initially a bit by accident. I was looking for a Master's supervisor, and was suggested to apply with Diane Srivastava at UBC. Having only been in eastern Canada, I was up for the adventure in Vancouver and thus tried my... Read More
Trevor Bolduc "I decided to pursue my graduate studies at UBC as I wanted to remain on the west coast after my undergraduate degree. Having spent the past several years on Vancouver Island, I was excited to explore more of British Columbia. I was also... Read More
Ashley Battaglini "I decided to study at UBC for its emphasis on research and its rigorous approach to conducting research studies. Also, I decided to attend UBC to work with my supervisor, Dr. Joelle LeMoult, because of her exceptional research background and... Read More
Shawn Shortill "The BC lower mainland and Vancouver Island have always been my home. I grew up exploring the beaches and forests here, and received my education at Camosun College and the University of Victoria in BC. Apart from being a global leader in... Read More
Natasha Damiano "I am perhaps one of the few UBCer’s who is from Vancouver, and who also completed all of my degrees at this institution. As an undergraduate this was not a choice. My family couldn’t afford sending me away to school so I didn’t really consider... Read More
Sydney Moore "I chose to pursue my PhD at UBC, as it is an internationally accredited university with a high standard for research. Over the years, I have seen the quality and quantity of research that has come out of the UBC Dairy Facility. Upon visiting... Read More
Jin Wen "I came to UBC not only because of its amazing/renowned Psychology department, but also because of its location in British Columbia. Having lived on the west coast most of my life, my ideal criteria for school was somewhere relatively close to... Read More
Sasha Tuttle "I chose to study at UBC due to the presence of my current supervisor, Dr. Claire Kremen. My supervisor is an outstanding and knowledgeable scholar with a plethora of experience. Her background in wild pollinator conservation and habitat... Read More
Sofie McComb "The UBC Faculty of Forestry is a leading forestry science and research institute that is incredibly interdisciplinary in nature, which I believe is essential for tackling environmental dilemmas. Additionally, Vancouver and the adjacent Salish... Read More
Jessica Koski "During the time I was connecting the dots of my purpose and slowing down to listen to inner wisdom and signs, one by one things aligned and pointed to the University of British Colombia. ‘Sparkly breadcrumbs’ as one mentor calls it. Now that I’... Read More
Neha Sharma-Mascarenhas "There are several reasons for this: Firstly, UBC is among the leading universities in the field of environment and sustainability research. Secondly, my program at UBC offers exactly what I was looking for in a PhD program and provides... Read More
Darryl Gray "The decision to study at UBC was always my first choice in academic institutions. This is my own personal opinion, I wanted the opportunity to study and learn research from some of the best minds in the research field. At first, I was not... Read More
Mohammad Zandsalimy "UBC is a world-class university providing numerous opportunities for one’s growth. Utilizing these offerings can help me in my ultimate quest in life. Furthermore, collaborating with one of the best-known CFD scientists in the field, Prof. Carl... Read More
Shaoxuan Ren "As one of the best universities in the world, UBC has many world-leading faculties and researchers whom I can learn from and work with. UBC also provides great research facilities that are useful tools for my research. " Read More
Atlanta-Marinna Grant "When deciding what school to apply for, I truly searched for professors and departments I felt were doing grassroot and community-led engagement in a thoughtful and ethical way. Spaces I could grow and learn in, but also a space in which... Read More
Alexandra Tully "First and foremost, my priority for graduate school was to attend a world-class institution contributing to shaping my field of research. Second, I hoped to find a collaborative research environment that cared about its community. The Stewart... Read More
Carrie Peters "My supervisor, Dr. Nicola Hodges, was the main reason I wanted to study at UBC. I was interested in her research on how the motor system is engaged during action observation and prediction. Also, being a bigger university, I was excited about... Read More
Sarah Skinner "The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education at UBC has a “Supporting Inclusive Education” concentration as an option in their master’s programs. The field of education is currently going through a massive... Read More
Sahar Ghadirianniari "I personally think when one wants to pursue a PhD degree, it is more important to decide which professor to work with than at which university to study. I was lucky that the faculty I was eager to work with (Prof. Scott McDougall and Prof. Erik... Read More
Brandon Hillier "I am continuing on into a PhD program but originally arrived here as a master's student. Reputation of the university aside, I elected to study at UBC for its strong links to Asia (i.e., the Centre for Japanese Research) and centrality in the... Read More
Ewan Wright "UBC is a world renowned organisation in a fantastic city. Being able to meet students and teachers from Canada and around the world is a great benefit to my research, career and life. Furthermore, my supervisors at UBC are experts in their... Read More
Patrick Pata "I decided to study at UBC to work with my supervisor, Dr. Brian Hunt, and for the opportunity to work on a project that I am passionate about. UBC also has a nice campus close to the ocean. " Read More
Saattvic Saattvic "UBC ticked a lot of my boxes. The university itself, and my program, are both very highly ranked internationally. The faculty includes several established and young researchers with interests closely connected to mine. The financial support (... Read More
Tasha Wainstein "UBC was an immediately attractive choice for my PhD studies based on its outstanding reputation as an academic institution, in particular as a research-intensive university. Once I arrived in Vancouver late in 2018, and had the opportunity to... Read More
Kate Peterson "I chose to study at UBC because the forestry program is one of the top programs in this industry. The experts and scholars in the forestry field present at UBC were a huge draw for me. Additionally, I had visited Vancouver in the past and fell... Read More
Kathryn Anderson "My supervisor and I compliment each other's goals and interests extremely well. I knew I wanted to attend UBC after I interviewed with Dr. Bredin. I attended the UBC School of Music and I wanted to remain at UBC to keep my connections and... Read More
Lindsey Paskulin "I was primarily led to UBC through the positive reputation of the Anthropology Department and my interest in working with Dr. Camilla Speller. Given Dr. Speller’s expertise as a biomolecular archaeologist working to incorporate more... Read More
Sarah Panofsky "My PhD will be my fourth UBC degree and I am confident that the university will provide me with the comprehensiveness, relevance, and rigour that I seek in my studies. Connection to place is also important. Studying at UBC allows me to maintain... Read More
Lisa Trainor "I have been at UBC since my undergraduate degree. Initially, I decided to study at UBC because I was recruited to play on the varsity women's ice hockey team. Now, it is the opportunity to study at a leading research university with world class... Read More
Justin Turner "UBC is a world-renowned leader in research and education, however, I was most drawn to study here because of its position as a centre of excellence within BC. I also previously completed a Master of Occupational Therapy at UBC (2015-2017) and... Read More
Reid Warsaba "Growing up in Regina, Saskatchewan, I have always been interested in living in Vancouver. The city is so alive and vibrant. It feels like a big city while still being very much involved in nature. I also had a lot of family and friends already... Read More
Kim McCullough "I was fortunate to study at UBC for my Master's degree and instantly fell in love with the program, the people, the university environment, and Vancouver itself. When it came to applying to PhD programs, UBC was at the top of my list, no... Read More