UBC stories

Choosing Biology for flexibility and hands-on experiences
“I highly recommend the co-op program to anyone in the sciences as it provides hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and a level of professional growth that’s hard to replicate in a classroom setting.” - Emily P., Bachelor of Science
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Hitting the ground running
"Nothing was more helpful than actually being on campus and interacting with UBC’s community, soaking up first-hand what my future studying here was going to look like." - Veronica Grant, BA in Political Science and Psychology
Giving back to her community
"Hearing [female students] say they want to be an engineer one day because of those events and initiatives is extremely encouraging" - Kaila Spencer, BASc in Civil Engineering
Making an impact on the planet
"I knew that nature and forests were always something I was interested in, but I had no idea they were something I could study at university!" - Ainsley Hannah, BSc in Natural Resources Conservation