M. Ryan MacIver "The motivation to pursue a PhD was different than the motivation to pursue a masters degree. During my masters research, I had a good experience with the subject matter and my supervisor so I decided to stay. " Read More Reid Mitchell "After growing up in Ontario I came to UBC for undergraduate studies in Kinesiology and continued at UBC with a Master of Science under the supervision of Dr. Jordan Guenette. My time in this beautiful place, the network (both professional and... Read More Scott Ramsay "The world-class researchers across disciplines that I will be able to collaborate with and utilize during my graduate program to enhance my knowledge and understanding. " Read More Cheryl Inkster "UBC is one of the leading research institutions in the province and the only one in the Lower Mainland that offers my program of study. Pursuing my studies at UBC grants me the invaluable opportunity to collaborate with esteemed supervisors who... Read More Philipp Kreyenmeier "During my undergrad, I already worked with my supervisor and found Dr. Spering's laboratory, and UBC in general, to be an excellent and innovative research environment. " Read More Uche Joseph Ogbede "I chose UBC because it is a research-intensive institution that provides a stimulating academic environment where I can acquire and develop excellent skills necessary to achieve my career goal. Besides, I have always been attracted to best... Read More Fernanda Rojas-Marchini "I decided to study here because the department of Geography has a really good reputation as a critical thinking space, my professors are incredibly remarkable in what they do, and because Vancouver is inside a temperate rainforest ecoregion.... Read More Áurea Vericat Rocha "The beginning of my story at UBC goes back to the year 2011 when I met Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl in Madrid. Through her, I learned that UBC is one of the few universities that offer a graduate degree in early childhood education. Dr.... Read More Emily Amburgey "My decision to attend UBC was based on the university’s commitment to research, community, and social impact, all of which are important to me both personally and academically. The Anthropology department in particular offered a program through... Read More Denali YoungWolfe "Hosted on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm territory, UBC is a place where world class Indigenous academics and knowledge keepers come together. This is a centre of excellence, and I am grateful to be here. " Read More Marie Paul Nisingizwe "I chose to study at UBC for several reasons. First, UBC has a very strong international reputation, and I knew that I would learn a great deal from the available courses. Second, I have had the chance to work with my current supervisor Dr.... Read More Adriana Brodyn "I decided to study at UBC because I knew the Department of Sociology would provide me with rigorous methodological training in an intellectually supportive environment. After visiting UBC upon my acceptance and meeting Dr. Ghaziani, who would... Read More Jennifer Adkins "There is no question that The University of British Columbia is one of the most beautiful campuses, but it was the impressive experience, research, and achievements of the scholars that attracted me to study here. UBC is one of the top... Read More Susanna Klassen "A combination of the natural environment of British Columbia, the community of like-minded food systems researchers affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS), the academic environment fostered by the Institute for Resources... Read More Natasha Orr "I chose to pursue graduate research in UBC’s Reproductive and Developmental Sciences program for many reasons. Firstly, this program offers the opportunity to work in clinical and biological research. Secondly, UBC provides multiple... Read More Eric Simons "For an archaeologist who works with living people on the British Columbian coast, UBC offers three attractive strengths: 1) UBC’s archaeology program is housed in the university’s Department of Anthropology, a situation that encourages... Read More Javiera Pumarino "I decided to study at UBC because it is one of the top Universities in North America. I particularly value its vibrant research community and the support provided through first-class facilities and varied resources. Specifically, I chose the... Read More Magdalena Vergara "I first decided to study in Canada to learn from its multicultural policies in order to integrate them in my practice. My first choice was UBC Faculty of Education as a world leader in educational research in Canada and worldwide. " Read More Kirsten McIlveen "UBC Geography is one of the few geography departments in North America that has faculty (ie my advisor, Dr Gerry Pratt) with interest and expertise in the new sub-disciplinary field of carceral geography; it is to this sub-discipline that I can... Read More Estefanía Milla-Moreno "I was looking for a place that would help me to pursue a degree, while raising a family at the same time. When we looked at UBC and I found my current supervisor, I confirmed that this was the right place to start my MSc program. After... Read More Yujie Ji "I see UBC as an ideal place to develop my research interests because of its outstanding faculty and interdisciplinary approach to anthropology. I feel very privileged to have the chance to work with my supervisor, Dr. Mark Turin who has 27... Read More Stephanie Glick "After completing my Master’s degree (in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies alongside Teacher and Counselor Education), questions about the role of education in society continued to percolate. In researching UBC, I fell in love with the depth... Read More Sumreen Javed "UBC is a world-class university and pursuing a doctorate degree from this prestigious institute will be a perfect opportunity to help me develop novel strategies in the lab that will contribute to the translational research. This will bolster... Read More Elizabeth Nethery "My supervisor is at UBC and this was the best location for my family. My doctoral program is well regarded and has a variety of courses. This is also one of the only universities in Canada with both a Midwifery program and a School of... Read More Alvin Qiu "I chose to study at UBC because I was attracted to the exciting research that is being conducted here. On top of that, having grown up in Toronto and having previously studied in Montreal, this was a great way to experience life in another... Read More Mackenzie Kinney "Initially my attention was drawn to UBC because I wanted to experience life on the west coast and get lost in the mountains. My decision to study here was only made easier by the incredibly collaborative and supportive environment of the... Read More David Champagne "It was mostly following a need to meet new networks of activists, policy markers and scholars in my field. But also, to discover some of the most creative and relevant contemporary research in sustainability and political economy. Moreover, I... Read More Amelia Hesketh "I was drawn to UBC because of the prospect of working with my current supervisor, Dr. Chris Harley, who is a well-regarded expert in intertidal ecology. As an added bonus, UBC and its Department of Zoology are also among the best of their kind... Read More Jennifer Ji "I completed my undergraduate degree in Biotechnology at UBC, during which I was able to become more involved with its research community. UBC is one of world’s biggest research hubs and its connections to the world's research stage is truly... Read More Sara Cannon "I saw my supervisor, Simon Donner, give a talk in about his work in Kiribati and I was immediately interested in working with him. I interviewed at a few universities in the United States, but Simon was the first person I heard mention the... Read More Ira Sutherland "I grew up near UBC and have a deep connection with the area. I'm very happy to stay here, but the main reason I am studying at UBC is that the Faculty of Forestry offers incredible opportunities for research and is comprised of a great... Read More Mark Trinder "UBC is a world-renowned research and medical institution situated between the natural beauty of mountains, forests, and ocean. The supervision of the PhD portion of my MD/PhD degree by Dr. Liam Brunham’s lab at the University of British... Read More Stefan Bourrier "It is hard to turn down an opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world! It is also hard to turn down an opportunity to study at one of the best universities in the world! The international reputation of UBC is excellent... Read More Federico Andrade-Rivas "I consider myself someone who carefully thinks about the big picture of my life choices. My decision was based on a combination of several factors. Firstly, I wanted to study in a world-class research facility recognized in Latin America for... Read More Jungsoo Park "I decided to study at UBC because of the strength of the PhD program. With faculty members doing research in multiple areas, I feel the program at UBC will expose me to a diversity of subdisciplines within the field of ecology and microbiology... Read More Shunya Yagi "I visited Vancouver for the first time when I was 14 years old and I loved the city. Since then, I had been eager to study at UBC someday. When I was looking for a graduate program after I completed my undergraduate degree, I decided to apply... Read More Michelle Coombe "UBC allows me to reach my research goals by offering courses focusing on quantitative epidemiological methods, mentorship from a supportive committee, and a collaborative research atmosphere. " Read More Maj Britt Jensen "UBC and my program are the specific environment that will guarantee that rigorous critique and subversive creativity, research and artistic practice can be pursued simultaneously without having to organize any of the parts into a... Read More Daphne Ling "I came to UBC in 2011 to work full-time in Prof. Adele Diamond’s lab. I had gotten in touch with her when I had freshly graduated with my BSc and she had flown me out for an interview and subsequently created a position for me. I am fortunate... Read More Rebekah Kartal "I decided to study at UBC because of the strength of the geography program. With the faculty members doing research in multiple areas, I feel the program at UBC will expose me to a diversity of subdisciplines within the field of geography. In... Read More Mihai Cirstea "I did my undergraduate degree at UBC and have lived in Vancouver since I was 5 years old. I absolutely love this city and definitely wanted to stay. It was an easy decision to return to UBC, given its prestigious standing as one of the top... Read More Helena Biasibetti Brendler "I chose to aim further and come to UBC for its impact worldwide, being a research powerhouse and because of the high calibre of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program. The Vancouver location was also a pull since I love being... Read More Florian Lüskow "I decided to come to UBC and work in the group of Prof. Evgeny Pakhomov to continue my studies on gelatinous zooplankton (GZ) and their functional links in coastal food webs. Fascinated by this topic since a talk by my former supervisor at my... Read More Erika Gavenus "I decided to study at UBC, because of the school's strength across the fields of natural resources, coastal ecology, and public health. I am confident that I will find at UBC the challenge and support I need to elevate my research and abilities... Read More David Wakeham "My supervisor is a leading scholar in the field, and part of the Simons Foundation It From Qubit collaboration, an international/interdisciplinary network with nodes all over the world and opportunities for travel and research. UBC also has a... Read More David Moulton "I came to be a part of Dr. Hinch's research program, which provides an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the field due to topical research in an extensive collaborative network. His lab has an amazingly supportive atmosphere and... Read More Rabe Arshad ""A place of mind" is a term that highly encouraged me to study here. Apart from research, there are so many other activities that you could do on campus. As per my understanding, your health and research are highly correlated. One can conduct... Read More Rafiuzzaman Mohammad "UBC is a world-renowned university and is consistently ranked among the top 40 schools in the world. In the category of research income, volume and reputation UBC ranks 26th, and 8th in terms of international mix. Graduate students are provided... Read More Temitope Onifade "Simple: I have the best fit at UBC. First, my supervisor, Dr Stepan Wood, is a leading Canadian scholar and one of the leading international figures in my area. He is the Canada Research Chair in Law, Society and Sustainability (Tier 1), and... Read More Henrik Jacobsen "UBC has several scholars in the field of environmental politics, which made it very attractive. Moreover, the political science department has been highly supportive during the application and admissions process and made sure I would have... Read More Pages« first ‹ previous … 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 next › last »
M. Ryan MacIver "The motivation to pursue a PhD was different than the motivation to pursue a masters degree. During my masters research, I had a good experience with the subject matter and my supervisor so I decided to stay. " Read More
Reid Mitchell "After growing up in Ontario I came to UBC for undergraduate studies in Kinesiology and continued at UBC with a Master of Science under the supervision of Dr. Jordan Guenette. My time in this beautiful place, the network (both professional and... Read More
Scott Ramsay "The world-class researchers across disciplines that I will be able to collaborate with and utilize during my graduate program to enhance my knowledge and understanding. " Read More
Cheryl Inkster "UBC is one of the leading research institutions in the province and the only one in the Lower Mainland that offers my program of study. Pursuing my studies at UBC grants me the invaluable opportunity to collaborate with esteemed supervisors who... Read More
Philipp Kreyenmeier "During my undergrad, I already worked with my supervisor and found Dr. Spering's laboratory, and UBC in general, to be an excellent and innovative research environment. " Read More
Uche Joseph Ogbede "I chose UBC because it is a research-intensive institution that provides a stimulating academic environment where I can acquire and develop excellent skills necessary to achieve my career goal. Besides, I have always been attracted to best... Read More
Fernanda Rojas-Marchini "I decided to study here because the department of Geography has a really good reputation as a critical thinking space, my professors are incredibly remarkable in what they do, and because Vancouver is inside a temperate rainforest ecoregion.... Read More
Áurea Vericat Rocha "The beginning of my story at UBC goes back to the year 2011 when I met Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl in Madrid. Through her, I learned that UBC is one of the few universities that offer a graduate degree in early childhood education. Dr.... Read More
Emily Amburgey "My decision to attend UBC was based on the university’s commitment to research, community, and social impact, all of which are important to me both personally and academically. The Anthropology department in particular offered a program through... Read More
Denali YoungWolfe "Hosted on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm territory, UBC is a place where world class Indigenous academics and knowledge keepers come together. This is a centre of excellence, and I am grateful to be here. " Read More
Marie Paul Nisingizwe "I chose to study at UBC for several reasons. First, UBC has a very strong international reputation, and I knew that I would learn a great deal from the available courses. Second, I have had the chance to work with my current supervisor Dr.... Read More
Adriana Brodyn "I decided to study at UBC because I knew the Department of Sociology would provide me with rigorous methodological training in an intellectually supportive environment. After visiting UBC upon my acceptance and meeting Dr. Ghaziani, who would... Read More
Jennifer Adkins "There is no question that The University of British Columbia is one of the most beautiful campuses, but it was the impressive experience, research, and achievements of the scholars that attracted me to study here. UBC is one of the top... Read More
Susanna Klassen "A combination of the natural environment of British Columbia, the community of like-minded food systems researchers affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS), the academic environment fostered by the Institute for Resources... Read More
Natasha Orr "I chose to pursue graduate research in UBC’s Reproductive and Developmental Sciences program for many reasons. Firstly, this program offers the opportunity to work in clinical and biological research. Secondly, UBC provides multiple... Read More
Eric Simons "For an archaeologist who works with living people on the British Columbian coast, UBC offers three attractive strengths: 1) UBC’s archaeology program is housed in the university’s Department of Anthropology, a situation that encourages... Read More
Javiera Pumarino "I decided to study at UBC because it is one of the top Universities in North America. I particularly value its vibrant research community and the support provided through first-class facilities and varied resources. Specifically, I chose the... Read More
Magdalena Vergara "I first decided to study in Canada to learn from its multicultural policies in order to integrate them in my practice. My first choice was UBC Faculty of Education as a world leader in educational research in Canada and worldwide. " Read More
Kirsten McIlveen "UBC Geography is one of the few geography departments in North America that has faculty (ie my advisor, Dr Gerry Pratt) with interest and expertise in the new sub-disciplinary field of carceral geography; it is to this sub-discipline that I can... Read More
Estefanía Milla-Moreno "I was looking for a place that would help me to pursue a degree, while raising a family at the same time. When we looked at UBC and I found my current supervisor, I confirmed that this was the right place to start my MSc program. After... Read More
Yujie Ji "I see UBC as an ideal place to develop my research interests because of its outstanding faculty and interdisciplinary approach to anthropology. I feel very privileged to have the chance to work with my supervisor, Dr. Mark Turin who has 27... Read More
Stephanie Glick "After completing my Master’s degree (in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies alongside Teacher and Counselor Education), questions about the role of education in society continued to percolate. In researching UBC, I fell in love with the depth... Read More
Sumreen Javed "UBC is a world-class university and pursuing a doctorate degree from this prestigious institute will be a perfect opportunity to help me develop novel strategies in the lab that will contribute to the translational research. This will bolster... Read More
Elizabeth Nethery "My supervisor is at UBC and this was the best location for my family. My doctoral program is well regarded and has a variety of courses. This is also one of the only universities in Canada with both a Midwifery program and a School of... Read More
Alvin Qiu "I chose to study at UBC because I was attracted to the exciting research that is being conducted here. On top of that, having grown up in Toronto and having previously studied in Montreal, this was a great way to experience life in another... Read More
Mackenzie Kinney "Initially my attention was drawn to UBC because I wanted to experience life on the west coast and get lost in the mountains. My decision to study here was only made easier by the incredibly collaborative and supportive environment of the... Read More
David Champagne "It was mostly following a need to meet new networks of activists, policy markers and scholars in my field. But also, to discover some of the most creative and relevant contemporary research in sustainability and political economy. Moreover, I... Read More
Amelia Hesketh "I was drawn to UBC because of the prospect of working with my current supervisor, Dr. Chris Harley, who is a well-regarded expert in intertidal ecology. As an added bonus, UBC and its Department of Zoology are also among the best of their kind... Read More
Jennifer Ji "I completed my undergraduate degree in Biotechnology at UBC, during which I was able to become more involved with its research community. UBC is one of world’s biggest research hubs and its connections to the world's research stage is truly... Read More
Sara Cannon "I saw my supervisor, Simon Donner, give a talk in about his work in Kiribati and I was immediately interested in working with him. I interviewed at a few universities in the United States, but Simon was the first person I heard mention the... Read More
Ira Sutherland "I grew up near UBC and have a deep connection with the area. I'm very happy to stay here, but the main reason I am studying at UBC is that the Faculty of Forestry offers incredible opportunities for research and is comprised of a great... Read More
Mark Trinder "UBC is a world-renowned research and medical institution situated between the natural beauty of mountains, forests, and ocean. The supervision of the PhD portion of my MD/PhD degree by Dr. Liam Brunham’s lab at the University of British... Read More
Stefan Bourrier "It is hard to turn down an opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world! It is also hard to turn down an opportunity to study at one of the best universities in the world! The international reputation of UBC is excellent... Read More
Federico Andrade-Rivas "I consider myself someone who carefully thinks about the big picture of my life choices. My decision was based on a combination of several factors. Firstly, I wanted to study in a world-class research facility recognized in Latin America for... Read More
Jungsoo Park "I decided to study at UBC because of the strength of the PhD program. With faculty members doing research in multiple areas, I feel the program at UBC will expose me to a diversity of subdisciplines within the field of ecology and microbiology... Read More
Shunya Yagi "I visited Vancouver for the first time when I was 14 years old and I loved the city. Since then, I had been eager to study at UBC someday. When I was looking for a graduate program after I completed my undergraduate degree, I decided to apply... Read More
Michelle Coombe "UBC allows me to reach my research goals by offering courses focusing on quantitative epidemiological methods, mentorship from a supportive committee, and a collaborative research atmosphere. " Read More
Maj Britt Jensen "UBC and my program are the specific environment that will guarantee that rigorous critique and subversive creativity, research and artistic practice can be pursued simultaneously without having to organize any of the parts into a... Read More
Daphne Ling "I came to UBC in 2011 to work full-time in Prof. Adele Diamond’s lab. I had gotten in touch with her when I had freshly graduated with my BSc and she had flown me out for an interview and subsequently created a position for me. I am fortunate... Read More
Rebekah Kartal "I decided to study at UBC because of the strength of the geography program. With the faculty members doing research in multiple areas, I feel the program at UBC will expose me to a diversity of subdisciplines within the field of geography. In... Read More
Mihai Cirstea "I did my undergraduate degree at UBC and have lived in Vancouver since I was 5 years old. I absolutely love this city and definitely wanted to stay. It was an easy decision to return to UBC, given its prestigious standing as one of the top... Read More
Helena Biasibetti Brendler "I chose to aim further and come to UBC for its impact worldwide, being a research powerhouse and because of the high calibre of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program. The Vancouver location was also a pull since I love being... Read More
Florian Lüskow "I decided to come to UBC and work in the group of Prof. Evgeny Pakhomov to continue my studies on gelatinous zooplankton (GZ) and their functional links in coastal food webs. Fascinated by this topic since a talk by my former supervisor at my... Read More
Erika Gavenus "I decided to study at UBC, because of the school's strength across the fields of natural resources, coastal ecology, and public health. I am confident that I will find at UBC the challenge and support I need to elevate my research and abilities... Read More
David Wakeham "My supervisor is a leading scholar in the field, and part of the Simons Foundation It From Qubit collaboration, an international/interdisciplinary network with nodes all over the world and opportunities for travel and research. UBC also has a... Read More
David Moulton "I came to be a part of Dr. Hinch's research program, which provides an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the field due to topical research in an extensive collaborative network. His lab has an amazingly supportive atmosphere and... Read More
Rabe Arshad ""A place of mind" is a term that highly encouraged me to study here. Apart from research, there are so many other activities that you could do on campus. As per my understanding, your health and research are highly correlated. One can conduct... Read More
Rafiuzzaman Mohammad "UBC is a world-renowned university and is consistently ranked among the top 40 schools in the world. In the category of research income, volume and reputation UBC ranks 26th, and 8th in terms of international mix. Graduate students are provided... Read More
Temitope Onifade "Simple: I have the best fit at UBC. First, my supervisor, Dr Stepan Wood, is a leading Canadian scholar and one of the leading international figures in my area. He is the Canada Research Chair in Law, Society and Sustainability (Tier 1), and... Read More
Henrik Jacobsen "UBC has several scholars in the field of environmental politics, which made it very attractive. Moreover, the political science department has been highly supportive during the application and admissions process and made sure I would have... Read More